Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, is done at Kibale forest national park, Kibale forest, is the prime destination for chimpanzee trekking and also the all-day chimpanzee Habituation Experience. Besides, Kibale, both activities can still be done in Budongo forest at Murchison falls National Park.
Chimpanzee trekking, in Kibale forest is at Kanyanchu, the forest is host to over 13 species and also some day monkeys that can be spotted in the forest. But the stars of this trail, are the chimps, they are the commonly seen and the highly visited primates in Kibale forest national park. the chimp trekking at Kanyanchu have been trekked since 1993 and the chances of visitors locating them, is excellent, the forest hosts a large number of chimpanzees some which are used to the sight of humans, and other are left in the wild. Habituating them means that they get used to humans and will not run away when they have an encounter with the humans. Chimp trekking start at 8:00am and 2:00pm and last for about 3 hours depending on the nature of the weather. You will be guided all through by the rangers/ tour guide during chimpanzee trekking in the forest.
The always famous primate walk offers the opportunity to see chimpanzees in its natural habitat. Kanyanchu communities are used to individuals–some have been tracked for 25 years–and are more than 90 percent likely to find them. Walks at 8:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm and last about 2 to 5 hours from the tourist to the Visitors Centre. The check-in and briefing are suggested for early arrival. visitors are allowed one hour with the chimpanzee, chimpanzee groups are limited to 6 visitors trekking each group, the person taking part in chimp trekking, must be 16 years of age or older. It is best to book the permits ahead of time.
Chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda, go for $150 per person trekking and $220 per permit for chimpanzee habituation experience.
