Best ultimate chimpanzee tracking safari experience on Africa tours

Where to go for chimpanzee tracking safari?

On chimpanzee tracking safari you’ll sight these cousin species to humans are social animals and live in families too where they move together and secure each other. Chimpanzee trekking can be encountered numerous countries especially Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania during forest nature walks and tours.

Among them all Uganda has the highest concentration of chimpanzees not only in Africa but also in the world with more than 1,500 chimpanzees in Kibale national park forest alone giving you a 100% guarantee to encounter these primates. Queen Elizabeth national park also has chimpanzee trekking forest trails combining both wildlife and primates safaris in Kyambura gorge forest with more than 80 chimpanzees and nearby Kalinzu forest reserve with over 300 chimp individuals.

More of chimpanzees in Uganda can be seen in Murchison falls national park’s Budongo and Kaniyo Pabidi forests with over 600 chimpanzees combining the experience with wildlife game drives, air balloons, river Nile and its water falls among other activities also in one vicinity.

Chimpanzee tracking safari in Rwanda is done at Nyungwe national park which has the highest number of chimpanzee in Rwanda with over 500 individuals and other primate species – 13 in total. Two chimpanzee communities have been partially habituated in Nyungwe national park. Most of them live in Nyungwe forest while the rest are found in Cyamudongo forest. Other species include blue monkeys, mona monkeys, silver monkeys, owl-faces monkeys, the dent’s monkey, black faced monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys, baboons, grey-cheeked monkeys, Rwenzori colobus, black and white colobus monkeys.

Tanzania’s Mahale Mountains National Park is larger, tougher primate wilderness for a Tanzania chimp safari. It shelters more than 800 chimpanzees and many other primates. Only one group, are habituated to humans while the rest are wildly skittish. This can get you have scenic experiences with chimpanzees before finishing up with your trip in East Africa. Kenya is also has a chimpanzee sighting destination at Ol Pejeta wildlife sanctuary and reserve.

Get your Tickets booked with Travitude safari tours to trek these primate vicinities in advance for proper preparations on well set days.

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Cost of Chimpanzee tracking permits on safari

Kibale National park: $250 as a foreign national resident, $200 as a foreign residents.
Queen Elizabeth National park’s Kyambura gorge: $100 as a foreign national resident, $80 as a foreign resident.
Kalinzu forest reserve chimp tracking costs $140 per person.
Murchison falls national park’s Budongo & Kaniyo Pabidi chimp trekking costs $140 per person.
A habituation permit will cost you $300 as a foreign national resident, $250 as foreign resident.
Chimpanzee tracking permits in Rwanda’s Nyungwe forest will cost you $150 as a foreign national resident, $75 as a East African foreign resident.

Chimpanzee trekking safari tips

The minimum age for chimp trekking is 15 years and above.
Chimpanzees can catch your diseases; you must not enter the forest if you are sick.
Do not leave litter in the forest
Human waste should be buried 30cm (12 inches) deep
Keep as quiet as possible in the forest, you will see more.
Keep at least 10 meters (32.8 ft) from the chimpanzees at all times.
Do not mimic Chimpanzees’ vocalization (you do not know what you might be saying!)
Smoking, eating and drinking are not permitted during the tracking
Do not chase the Chimpanzees.
Do not use flash photography.
Visits are limited to 1 Hour with the Chimpanzees
It is recommended to wear waterproof hiking boots or shoes.
Trousers and long-sleeved shirts are advisable to protect against plant stings and insects.
Make use of insect repellent.
Carry bottled water for drinking during

When is the best time/season for chimpanzee tracking safari?

Chimpanzee tracking is done throughout the year. The dry seasons; June, July, August, September and December, January, February, March; are the best times to visit Africa for gorilla trekking safaris. During this time the trekking tracks are not muddy and slippery therefore easily passable and the primates also move freely rather than the rainy seasons where they are always seeking shelter and hiding to gather warmth from the cold conditions.

Though still; for someone seeking a more cheaper/affordable cost on an African safari would make good timing towards the end of the rainy seasons (towards the end of the months of May and November) when the rains reduce and which have low tourist traffic to embark on chimpanzee tracking safari for the same wonderful experience.

Best ultimate chimpanzee tracking safari experience on Africa tours

Where to go for chimpanzee tracking safari?

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Cost of Chimpanzee tracking permits on safari

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When is the best time/season for chimpanzee tracking safari?

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