{"id":22503,"date":"2015-01-12T09:32:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-12T09:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/witness-gorillas-in-the-wild-in-uganda\/"},"modified":"2015-01-12T09:32:00","modified_gmt":"2015-01-12T09:32:00","slug":"witness-gorillas-in-the-wild-in-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2015\/01\/witness-gorillas-in-the-wild-in-uganda\/","title":{"rendered":"Witness Gorillas in the Wild in Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Raw Wildlife Encounters (RWE) in partnership with The Jane Goodall Institute Australia and Raw Africa Eco-Tours give travellers the change to experience close encounters with gorillas and chimps in the wild while making sure that their travel dollars go to a good cause.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/travmedia.com\/images\/uploads\/gallery\/450546\/450546_num1039894_600x600.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/travmedia.com\/images\/uploads\/gallery\/450546\/450546_num1039894_600x600.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For the second year running, guest spend 15-days witnessing first-hand the interesting and successful projects that are being undertaken in Uganda by The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI).  Raw travellers will visit the JGI Uganda\/Ngamba Chimpanzee Island, which is a ground breaking initiative of the JGI.  Travellers, will also explore the Murchinson Falls National Park where they will experience close encounters with rhinos, chimpanzees and crocodiles.  They&#8217;ll head off on a chimpanzee trek on the Budongo Forest, and also trek looking for the gorillas of Bwindi.  Once guest witness these amazing primates, they&#8217;ll understand what drove Dr Jane Goodall to dedicate her entire life fighting for their survival.<\/p>\n<p>Guests will also visit the inspiring Boomu Women&#8217;s Group to gain an understanding of Ugandan culture and how communities live alongside wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Following in the footsteps of highly acclaimed conservationist Dr Jane Goodall is nothing but remarkable, and a dream for many.&#8217; Says Jessica McKelson, CEO of Raw Wildlife Encounters. &#8216;Witnessing endangered species like chimpanzees, and gorillas up close and personal, is breath taking and will stay with you for a lifetime!&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>McKelson continues, &#8216;This unique travel program has everything an adventurer is seeking, drawing on the beauty, culture, environment and wildlife of a wonderful country.  A once in a life time opportunity with highly experiences staff from Raw Africa Eco-Tours will leave travellers wanting more.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>For every traveller on this adventure, a donation is made directly to support the work of The Jane Goodall Institute..<\/p>\n<p>The Jane Goodall Institute 15-day Tours is $5,690.00 per person and tours dates are:  23rd May, 2015 and 23rd August, 2015.<\/p>\n<p>For more information see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rawildlife.com.au\/tours\">www.rawildlife.com.au\/tours<\/a> <br \/><a data-hashtags=\"travel\" data-size=\"large\" data-via=\"rodeime\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\">Tweet<\/a>   <iframe allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.traveltroll.info&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=true&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;height=80\" style=\"border: none; height: 80px; overflow: hidden; width: 450px;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raw Wildlife Encounters (RWE) in partnership with The Jane Goodall Institute Australia and Raw Africa Eco-Tours give travellers the change to experience close encounters with gorillas and chimps in the wild while making sure that their travel dollars go to a good cause. 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