Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda 2024-2025; Chimpanzee trekking is an amazing and one of the popular activities in Uganda that involves tourists moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated chimpanzees and once found spend one hour with them in their natural environment. Chimpanzee trekking is the second best done activity in Uganda after gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga gorilla national park. chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is done in various destinations, namely Kibale forest national park which harbours the highest number of chimpanzees, Kalinzu forest in Bushenyi district, Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth national park and Budongo forest in Murchison falls national park.
Chimpanzee trekking experience in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking in kibale forest national park, Kalinzu forest, Kyambura gorge and Budongo forest starts early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations to follow during trekking. After the briefing, you will start trekking in the forest in search of the habituated chimpanzees which takes about 2 to 5 hours depending on where the chimpanzees are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking you will be able to view other primates, birds among others and once the chimpanzees are located, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you a chance to learn about their behaviours, habits, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos.
Best time to go for chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park, Kyambura gorge, Budongo forest and Kalinzu forest can be done all year round though the best time is during the dry season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February because during this period there is less or little rainfall in the parks therefore vegetation will be short which helps you to have clear views of the chimpanzees and trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes chimpanzee trekking easy.
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park, Kyambura gorge, Budongo forest and Kalinzu forest can also be done in the wet/rainy season in the months of March to May and October to November because during this period there are few people in the parks therefore you will be able to enjoy chimpanzee trekking with less crowds.
Cost of chimpanzee trekking permit in Uganda 2024-2025
Cost of chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda vary according to the destination you wish to visit for example a chimpanzee trekking permit in Kalinzu forest and Budongo forest cost 130 USD per person for foreign non residents, 65 USD per person for foreign residents and 65 USD per person for East African citizens.
Chimpanzee trekking permits in Kibale forest national park cost 200 USD per person for foreign residents, 150 USD per person for foreign residents and 150,000 UGX per person for East African citizens. Chimpanzee trekking permits for Kibale forest national park were increased to 250 USD per person for foreign residents, 200 USD per person for foreign residents and 180,000 UGX per person for East African citizens effective 1st/July/2024.
Chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge cost 50 USD per person for foreign residents, 40 USD per person for foreign residents and 30,000 UGX per person for East African citizens. Chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge were also increased to 100 USD per person for foreign residents, 80 USD per person for foreign residents and 50,000 UGX per person for East African citizens effective 1st/July/2024.
How to book chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda?
Chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda can be booked through Achieve Global Safaris a trusted tour operator in Kampala where you will contact our tour consultant via email or telephone with the date, month, year and chimpanzee destination that you wish to visit. After contacting us we will check for permit availability on your preferred dates and if there are chimpanzee trekking permits available, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permit. Once the payment has been made, we will be able to purchase the permits on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.
What to pack for chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda 2024-2025?
There are a number of items that you should pack/carry for your chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda including insect repellent, hiking shoes, long sleeved shirt and trouser, waterproof rain jacket, garden gloves, long socks, camera and extra batteries, face masks, energy snacks and drinking water, walking stick, a hat and sunglasses, a pair of binoculars, back pack among others.
Chimpanzee trekking is an interesting activity in Uganda that can be combined with wildlife viewing, boat cruise, horseback riding, sport fishing among others in Lake Mburo national park. For more information about chimpanzee trekking in Uganda 2024-2025, do not hesitate to contact us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website for combined safari packages.
