Gorillas in Uganda with The Jane Goodall Institute

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Raw Wildlife Encounters (RAW) and RAW Africa Eco-Tours who in partnership with The Jane Goodall Institute Australia is giving travellers the chance to experience close encounters with gorillas and chimps in the wild, while making sure that their travel dollars go to a good cause. For the third year running, guests will spend 15-days witnessing first-hand the projects that are being undertaken in Uganda by The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI). RAW travellers will visit the JGI Uganda/Ngamba Chimpanzee Island and explore the Murchinson Falls National Park where they will experience close encounters with rhinos, chimpanzees and crocodiles. They’ll head off on a chimpanzee trek on the Budongo Forest, and also trek looking for the gorillas of Bwindi. Guests will also visit the inspiring Boomu Women’s Group to gain an understanding of Ugandan culture and how communities live alongside wildlife. “Following in the footsteps of highly acclaimed conservationist Dr Jane Goodall is nothing but remarkable, and a dream for many,” Says Jessica McKelson, CEO of Raw Wildlife Encounters. ‘Witnessing endangered species like chimpanzees, and gorillas up close and personal, is breathtaking and will stay with you for a lifetime!’ McKelson continues, ‘This unique travel programme 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.’ For every traveller on this adventure, a donation is made directly to support the work of The Jane Goodall Institute.. The Jane Goodall Institute 15-day Tour is normally $5,690.00 per person, but book before 31st December 2015, a $300 discount will be applied to this tour. The first tour has sold out, with a second tour now added, 22 October, 2016.

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