Africa is renowned for its diverse array of wildlife, including primates, and luxury tour operator Stanley Safaris offers a variety of itineraries tailored to guests' interests. Whether safari goers wish to observe chimpanzees, gorillas, lemurs, or many other fascinating creatures, Stanley Safaris provides curated experiences that ensure encounters with some of Africa's incredible fauna across many different destinations:
Rwanda and Zimbabwe: See Gorillas and Wild Dogs
During the Gorillas and Wild Dog Safari, travelers explore the stunning landscapes of Rwanda and Zimbabwe. In Rwanda, guests can embark on a gorilla tracking adventure at Volcanoes National Park, where lush evergreen and bamboo forests, along with five volcanoes, provide a dramatic backdrop for the experience of observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The itinerary also includes thrilling game drives, canoeing safaris, walking safaris, and catch-and-release shore fishing in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools Nature Reserve. Here, guests can encounter large elephant bulls up close and follow African wild dogs on the hunt, ensuring a jampacked wildlife adventure.
Madagascar: Discover Lemurs on Safari
Throughout the Lemurs of Madagascar Safari guests stay at Mantadia Lodge, situated atop a 100-meter-high hill, offering panoramic views of the forest. In the mornings, safari goers can be awakened by the calls of the Indri Indri, a unique species of lemur found only in Andasibe. Guests can explore Andasibe National Park, one of the best places to see the largest living species of lemur, the Indri, and have the chance to spot the Diadem Sifaka and Common Brown Lemur. The reserve is a prime example of successful secondary forest conservation and wildlife reintroduction. While the resident lemurs are wild, they are somewhat habituated, allowing visitors to enjoy intimate encounters with these fascinating creatures.
Tanzania: Witness Chimps and Big Game
The Chimps and Big Game Safari offers a different approach and experience through Tanzania. Guests are greeted with a flight to Katavi National Park, one of the most remote and pristine parks in Tanzania and even Africa. Accessible only during the dry season, the Katuma and Kapapa Rivers become the primary water sources, attracting herds of buffalo, massive pods of hippos, and crocodiles that dig caves in the riverbanks. The journey continues west to Lake Tanganyika and the lush forests of Mahale Mountains National Park, renowned for the best chimpanzee tracking in Africa. The forests surrounding the camp are home to several families of habituated chimpanzees, providing onlookers with the extraordinary opportunity to spend an hour observing these chimps in their natural habitat as they go about their daily lives.
