Why Film With Us?

Born to Protect Wild Apes

Decades of experience managing international film crews across Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC, with intimate knowledge of park protocols and terrain.

Deep relationships with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Rwanda Development Board (RDB), and Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN) — giving us priority access and faster approvals.

Local crew and fixers with proven field knowledge and regional expertise.

Filming Locations

Multi-country filming? We coordinate cross-border projects covering Rwanda’s Volcanoes NP, DRC’s Virunga NP, and chimpanzee projects in Tanzania (Mahale, Gombe).

Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Uganda)

Home to over 50% of the world’s mountain gorillas. Filming includes habituated families and specialized gorilla habituation experiences.

Mgahinga NP (Uganda)

Part of the Virunga range. Offers dramatic backdrops with mountain gorillas and rare golden monkeys.

Kibale Forest NP (Uganda)

Known as the primate capital of the world. Ideal for chimpanzee filming and long-term behavioral documentation.

Budongo Forest, Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)

A lesser-known but rich chimpanzee filming destination with unique biodiversity.

Permits & Accreditation

We handle all paperwork and government liaison:

Primate Filming Permits: Issued by UWA, RDB, ICCN; we manage the entire process.

We assist with Form G, passport scans, scripts, photos, and submission to the Uganda Media Council.

We secure official letters of agreement from national park authorities.

Gorilla film permit – approx. USD 1,000/day per crew (plus individual tracking permits).

Custom Logistics & Services

Drone clearance through bonded agents and Civil Aviation Authority procedures.

Equipment customs handling using Temporary Import Permits (TIP) with 10% processing fees.

Transport options include Customized 4×4 vehicles with camera rigging, charter flights for remote locations.

We offer Accommodation booking, From field camps to luxury eco-lodges, near filming zones.

On-ground security personnel and fixer support to manage permit enforcement.

Best Filming Times

Plan around Uganda’s dry seasons for optimal shooting conditions

December–February

June–October

Rates vary by crew size, locations, permit type, and services required.

Pricing & Packages

Chimpanzee Filming – Full Day USD 1,000 crew support + chimp permit

Gorilla Habituation Shoot – Half Day USD 750 + habituation permit

Multi-Park Safari Filming (10 days) USD 5,800–9,500 per crew: includes Bwindi, Kibale & Mgahinga logistics

Technical & Crew Requirements

We’ll ensure you’re compliant with park limits

Max crew size: 5–6 in gorilla groups (Virunga chain)

Gear guidance: RED/ARRI, sound capture kits, drones (with clearance), field batteries

Crew kits: waterproofing, power banks, boots, and first aid — we help with checklists

We uphold conservation ethics at all times.

Conservation & Ethics

No flash photography

Maintain 7m+ distance

No crew illness on set (flu, cold, etc.)

Need to know something?

Common Inquiries

Who processes the permits?

We do, our team handles all permit, accreditation, and location access.

What if media accreditation is denied?

We work with the Uganda Media Council and can propose replacements or appeal processes.

What happens in case of weather delays?

We build buffer days into your schedule and provide alternate filming activities or indoor setups.

Filming safaris for documentary crews and wildlife filmmakers

Gorilla & Chimp Filming Safaris