Overview

The Chimpanzee Conservation project takes you deep into the heart of Uganda’s tropical rainforests, some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the African continent. While helping to protect the endangered Eastern chimpanzee in Uganda’s Albertine Rift, you will experience the raw beauty of the Itohya Forest, collect valuable behavioural data alongside local guides and conservation experts, and gain a profound understanding of the delicate relationship between people, wildlife, and nature in this remarkable region.

Details

There are approximately 100 wild chimpanzees that live around Munteme Village, whose protection and study are at the heart of this volunteer project. Chimpanzees play a key role in maintaining the health of the forest: as they move through the area, they disperse seeds over long distances, promote plant diversity, stabilise the ecosystem, and help secure the long-term habitat of numerous other species. Protecting these primates, therefore, also means protecting entire landscapes

As a participant, you will be part of a small team of up to five people. Together with local guides and conservation experts, you will collect valuable data on chimpanzee behaviour, assist with practical conservation work in the forest, and gain deep insight into the complex relationship between humans, nature, and culture in Uganda.

  • Discover Uganda’s incredible biodiversity.
  • Observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
  • Learn from conservation experts and local guides about field research and wildlife protection.
  • Immerse yourself in the local culture and see how communities and conservation work hand in hand.
  • Be part of an international volunteer team and gain valuable hands-on experience.
  • Enjoy nature, excursions to protected areas, and unforgettable moments in one of Africa’s most important biodiversity hotspots.

Accommodation

During your stay, you will live in simple, clean, and comfortable rooms at the project camp near Munteme Village. The rooms are equipped with beds and bedding, fans, and storage space for your clothes. The accommodation and your room are shared, though a single room may be available depending on the number of participants. Electricity and hot showers are available, but Wi-Fi is not always reliable.

About us

NATUCATE is a German agency, specialized in voluntary work, field guide training, nature-oriented educational courses and internships with a focus on nature and species conservation as well as animal protection. Moreover, we create and organize individual sabbaticals; commitment for nature conservation and personal development being in the centre. Sustainable and responsible traveling, so-called ecotourism, as well as nature and adventure travel are further areas of expertise.

Our projects, courses and tours, fulfilling high sustainability standards, enable people – from graduates to best agers – to make an active contribution to protecting and conserving endangered species and ecosystems and, at the same time, to broaden their personal horizon. 

Dates, Services, Cost

Dates

  • 2026 Dates ~ 01.06.2026, 15.06.2026, 06.07.2026, 20.07.2026, 03.08.2026, 17.08.2026, 07.09.2026, 21.09.2026, 05.10.2026, 19.10.2026, 02.11.2026, 16.11.2026, 07.12.2026, 21.12.2026
  • 2027 Dates ~ 01.02.2027

Services

  • Placement in the programme
  • Assistance with booking flights
  • Assistance with travel arrangements
  • Assistance with selecting travel insurance
  • Travel Insolvency Insurance
  • Pre-departure information pack
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Accommodation during the programme (shared room or tent)
  • Full board during the programme
  • Programme-related equipment
  • Drinking water, tea, coffee
  • English-speaking support by long-term experienced staff
  • 24/7 support throughout the programme

Rates for participation:

2026 Rates:

  • 2 Weeks ~ 2100.00 EUR
  • 4 Weeks ~ 3000.00 EUR