Gorilla tracking re-launched in Bwindi

Sep 25, 2020

Tourism of primates was closed in March in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

TOURISM WILDLIFE

Planning a weekend out in the wild? We have a plan for you. Tourism Minister Tom Butime has Friday officially re-launched primate tourism (gorilla tracking) in Buhoma conservation area of Bwindi impenetrable forest.

The Minister of Tourism, Tom Butiime relaunching Primate Tourism in Buhooma conservation area in Bwindi impenetrable forest. (Photo by Job Namanya)

The minister was accompanied by officials from Uganda Wildlife Authority including the UWA Executive director.

Tourism Minister leading a team of stakeholders in a tour around Bwindi impenetrable forest after the relaunch of primate tourism. (Photo by Job Namanya)

Tourism of primates was closed in March in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

With the easing of lockdown by president Museveni and re-opening of borders and the airport, Butime noted that tourists are now free to visit Uganda national parks.

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) against COVID-19 have been put in place. (Photo by Job Namanya)

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) against COVID-19 have been put in place to ensure the safety of tourists and primates.