Chimpanzee Trekking Safaris in Uganda 2021-2022
Chimpanzee trekking safaris in Uganda 2021-2022: Chimpanzee trekking is an exciting activity that involves walking deep into the forest in search of chimpanzees and once found spend one hour with them in their environment.
Chimpanzee trekking destinations in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking is the second major activity in Uganda after gorilla trekking and its carried out in different destinations including Kibale national park also known as the primate capital, Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth national park, Budongo forest in Murchison falls national park, Kalinzu forest, Toro Semuliki wildlife reserve and Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda starts in the morning with a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations at the park headquarters. After the briefing you will be allocated a habituated chimpanzee family to trek and a park guide who is well conversant with trails in the forest. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda takes about 30 minutes to 4 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 primate species like black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboons, different bird species, plants among others. Once the chimpanzees are located you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, hunting, fighting, playing, mating, observe their behaviors, habits, take photos and record the incredible moments to show people back home.
Cost of chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda 2021-2022
Chimpanzee trekking permits are legal documents that are issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority to visitors allowing them to visit habituated chimpanzee families in one of the chimpanzee destinations in Uganda. Chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda vary depending on the location or destination you tend to visit for example chimpanzee trekking permits in Kibale national park cost USD 200 per person for foreign non residents, USD 150 per person for foreign residents and UGX 150,000 for East African citizens, in Kyambura gorge chimpanzee trekking permits cost USD 50 for foreign non residents and UGX 30,000 for East African citizens, in Toro Semuliki wildlife reserve chimpanzee trekking permits cost USD 30 for foreign non residents, UGX 20,000 for East African citizens and in Budongo forest chimpanzee trekking permits cost USD 90 for foreign non residents.
How to book chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda 2021-2022
Chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda can either be booked through Uganda Wildlife Authority by contacting the head offices in Kampala via email or telephone calls or you can book through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris. When booking through a tour operator you will contact us with the date, month, year and destination that you wish to visit. We will check for availability of the permits and if they are still available you will be asked to make a deposit and once we receive the payments we will acquire the chimpanzee trekking permit on your behalf. Booking through a tour operator is the best option because it saves you all the hustle and we will not only acquire the permit for you but also plan your whole trip which involves transportation, accommodation, meals, other activities that you can engage in during the safari among others.
Chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda should however be booked in advance before the trekking date because in some destinations like Kibale national park the permits are competitive and get sold out quickly especially during the dry/ peak season in the months of June to September and December to February.
What is the best time to go for chimpanzee trekking safaris in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda can be done anytime throughout the year though the best period is during the dry season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February. During the dry season there is less rainfall in the gorilla destinations which implies that vegetation will be thin hence allowing you to clearly view chimpanzees and other wildlife species during trekking, access roads and chimpanzee trekking trails will be passable compared to the wet season when the trails are muddy and slippery making chimpanzee trekking difficult.
What to pack for your chimpanzee trekking safaris 2021-2022
- Hiking shoes to support your ankles and keep your feet dry during trekking in the tropical rainforests.
- Long sleeved shirt and trouser to protect your arms and legs from thorny bushes
- Waterproof rain jacket to keep you warm and protect you from rainfall because it can rain anytime
- Insect repellent to protect your body from biting insects such as tsetse flies and mosquitoes
- Camera to take photos and capture the breathtaking moments
- A pair of binoculars to view far wildlife species such as birds, mammals, other primates among others
- Backpack to carry your chimpanzee trekking items such as
For more information about chimpanzee trekking safaris in Uganda 2021-2022 you can contact Achieve Global Safaris.
