Primate tracking and safari vacation, Uganda

Planet

Carbon Reduction

Our 7-day Gorilla, Chimpanzee, and Savanna Safari in Uganda is designed with sustainability and conservation at its core. By choosing carefully selected lodges and community-run accommodations, we significantly reduce energy consumption and promote environmentally responsible operations, from solar-powered facilities to waste reduction practices. Travel within Uganda is optimized for minimal carbon emissions, combining short, scenic drives and domestic flights where necessary, reducing road time while still providing access to key wildlife areas.

Environmental & Wildlife

This safari experience directly contributes to wildlife conservation: all gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits fund anti-poaching patrols, habitat protection, and scientific monitoring of these endangered species. In Queen Elizabeth National Park, our guided game drives and boat safaris support initiatives that preserve wetlands, waterways, and savanna ecosystems, ensuring elephants, hippos, lions, and countless bird species continue to thrive.

Beyond wildlife, your visit benefits local communities, empowering them through responsible tourism employment, cultural preservation, and sustainable resource management. By traveling mindfully, guests actively support Uganda’s efforts to protect its forests, rivers, and wildlife while reducing their own environmental footprint. Every moment on this journey — from trekking mountain gorillas to cruising the Kazinga Channel — becomes a meaningful contribution to conservation, safeguarding Uganda’s natural wonders for future generations.

People

Local Economy

We employ guides from the communities we work in. We pay fair wages to them, which allows them to provide for their families and keeps them interested in working in the tourism sector. We open up opportunities for exposure to new communities, therefore broadening their skills and confidence. Sometimes a guide has not visited a particular area in the country, which can limit their employability opportunities. We allow them to travel along a senior guide and learn, therefore increasing their chances.

Employment, inclusivity & diversity

Our ground operators are local Ugandians and women-owned. We encourage visits to communities and homesteads along the tourism route. On this safari, you will visit the Iike community on Mt Murongole. This community is separated from the rest of the surrounding tribes due to difficulties in cultivation, largely because of the nature of their land. Tourism is a big component in their survival because the money paid goes into buying food for the families. You will visit the amazing Bigodi village near Kibale Forest, which has interacted with chimpanzees for years and contributed to their conservation. All these ensure that dollars directly go into the pockets of communities.