Chimpanzee Tracking

These cousin species to humans are social animals and live in families too where they move together and secure each other. These can easily be encountered in Africa in 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. More of chimpanzees in Uganda can be seen in Murchison falls national park during the nature walks in the Budongo and Pabidi forests.

Chimpanzee tracking in Rwanda is done at Nyungwe national park which has the highest number of chimpanzee in Rwanda with over 400 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 Pajete 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.

Chimpanzee trekking safaris

Cost of Chimpanzee tracking permits

Chimpanzee tracking permits in Uganda will cost you;

Kibale National park: $250 as a foreign national resident, $200 as a foreign resident and Ugshs. 180,000 as East African Resident.

Queen Elizabeth National park: $100 as a foreign national resident, $80 as a foreign resident, Ugshs. 50,000 as an East African community resident.

A habituation permit will cost you $300 as a foreign national resident, $250 as foreign resident and Ugshs. 250,000 as an East African community resident.

Chimpanzee tracking permits in Rwanda will cost you $150 as a foreign national resident, $75 as a East African foreign resident and $25 as an East African or Rwandan resident.

Chimpanzee Trekking 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

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