Unique safari experiences on chimpanzee tracking in Uganda's tropical forests

The must-visit chimpanzee tracking safari in Uganda for world travelers

Embark on a unique and exciting adventure safari with chimpanzee tracking in Uganda at the world’s most highly populated/ concentrated chimpanzee habitats. Uganda has 5 chimpanzee trekking destinations that came with its nickname as the “PRIMATES CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.” Uganda’s Kibale forest national park alone has more than 1,500 chimpanzees giving you a 100% guarantee for tourists on all their trips. During chimpanzee trekking, you will also enjoy birdwatching, colobus monkeys, baboons, wildlife sceneries, geological features, reptiles, nature walks, rivers and waterfalls in the tropical forests. Beyond the chimpanzee parks, you will enjoy hiking, gorilla trekking, game drives, walking safari ,city tours, white sand beaches, camping, boat cruises, water rafting, bungee jumping, nightlife experiences and much more.

What is chimpanzee tracking in Uganda?

chimpanzee tracking is when you head out/ trek into the tropical forests (natural habit for chimps) of Africa to go after/ track chimp families, follow them for an hour enjoying & studying their behavior, playful, human-like intelligence and social aspects of the chimpanzees’ lives in the natural habit. You are allowed to keep tracking chimpanzees for an hour and up to 4 hours for Chimpanzee Habituation Experiences (CHE) therefore, this activity require physical fitness to keep up with the tracking sessions.

Where to go chimpanzee tracking in Uganda?

Uganda is the world’s top chimpanzee tracking destination with up to 5 different forest parks naturally harboring the primates.

Kibale forest national park
Budongo forest in Murchison falls national park
Kaniyo Pabidi in Murchison falls national park
Kyambura gorge forest in Queen Elizabeth national park
Kalinzu forest reserve

How many chimpanzees are found in Uganda?

Uganda has over 3,000 chimpanzees in its tropical forests with Kibale forest national park having a leading concentration of mare than 1,500 individuals, Budongo forest in Murchison falls national park has between 600- 700 individuals, Kaniyo Pabidi also in Murchison falls national park has over 600 individuals, Kyambura gorge forest in Queen Elizabeth national park has over 80 individuals and Kalinzu forest reserve has over 320 individuals. The chimpanzee numbers in Uganda guarantee 100% chimp sightings on various safari circuit itineraries.

How much will chimpanzee tracking in Uganda cost you?

Don’t miss on chimpanzee tracking experiences on Uganda safari given the wide range of options on numerous itineraries and safari circuits.

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forests national park goes for $250 per person.
Chimpanzee tracking costs in Kalinzu forest reserve near Queen Elizabeth national park goes for $140 per person.
Chimpanzee tracking in Queen Elizabeth’s Kyambura gorge goes for $100 per permit.
Chimpanzee tracking in Murchison falls national park’s Budongo & Kaniyo Pabidi forests goes for $140 per person.
A Chimpanzee Habituation Experience (CHE) in Kibale national park goes for $300 per person.

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Who is eligible for chimpanzee tracking in Uganda?

Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda is for person with the age of 15 year & above and also requires a physical fitness since it involves walking for long distances through the forest trails for an hour as you are following chimpanzee families assigned to you.

When is the best time/ season for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda?

Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda is done throughout the year. During the dry seasons of December- February and June- August, trekking forest trails to see chimpanzees is quit easy since the trails are dry and maneuverable. During the rainy/ wet seasons of March- May and September- November will require you to wear raincoats, studded hiking boots, gloves and a sweater or a Jacket in case rain gets you chimpanzee tracking during safari.

What to wear for chimpanzee tracking in Uganda?

Studded hiking boots
Gloves
Raincoats
Sweater/ Jacket
Long sleeved shirt
Cap/ Hat
A pair of Jean Trousers
Apply insect repellant
Carry a camera if you have one

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Unique safari experiences on chimpanzee tracking in Uganda's tropical forests

The must-visit chimpanzee tracking safari in Uganda for world travelers

What is chimpanzee tracking in Uganda?

Where to go chimpanzee tracking in Uganda?

How many chimpanzees are found in Uganda?

How much will chimpanzee tracking in Uganda cost you?

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