Journal
Planning Guides & Field Notes
Practical, specific writing from the Uganda ground team — not recycled listicles.
Habituated Chimp Communities of Kibale and Their Territories
Kibale's habituated chimp communities and their territories, built on decades of research, are what make this park such a reliable…
Golden Monkey Tracking Permit Costs and Booking Tips
Golden monkey tracking permit costs run well below gorilla permits. Full pricing, booking, and combination tips for Mgahinga.
Chimpanzee Trekking Rules: How Close Can You Get in Kibale?
How close can you get in Kibale? Full breakdown of chimpanzee trekking rules, distance guidance, and why they exist.
Nighttime Primate Walks in Kibale: Spotting Pottos and Bushbabies
Kibale's night walks reveal pottos and bushbabies invisible during standard daytime tracking. Here's how to spot them and what to…
Chimpanzee Tracking for Families: Is Kibale Suitable for Kids?
Is Kibale suitable for kids? Age minimums, physical demands, and family-friendly alternatives for chimpanzee tracking with children.
Combining Chimpanzee Tracking with a Queen Elizabeth Safari
Kyambura Gorge sits inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, making chimp tracking an easy, efficient addition to a game-drive safari.
L’Hoest’s Monkeys and Blue Monkeys: Uganda’s Overlooked Primates
L'Hoest's and blue monkeys are common across Uganda's forests yet rarely get dedicated attention. Here's how to identify and find…
A Guide to Uganda’s Eleven Primate Species Beyond Gorillas
From golden monkeys to nocturnal pottos, Uganda's eleven other primate species round out the country's remarkable primate diversity.
Chimpanzee Tracking Success Rates in Kibale Compared to Gorilla Trekking
Kibale's chimp tracking success rate is strong but runs below gorilla trekking's near-99% figure. Here's why, and how to improve…
How Loud Are Chimpanzees? What to Expect on a Kibale Morning Walk
Chimp vocalizations carry over a kilometer through Kibale forest. Here's what the noise level actually sounds like on a tracking…