Compare chimp trekking in Kibale with Budongo forest

Compare chimp trekking in Kibale with Budongo forest, Chimpanzees are the biggest pull factor for tourism in Kibale Forest National Park and Budongo Central Forest reserve with chimpanzees trekking as the most participated in an activity in both forests. Budongo Central Forest reserve and its activities are under the management of Uganda Lodges and National Forestry Authority whereas for Kibale Forest National Park this is managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority. Chimpanzee permits are very essential for you to be allowed to trek chimpanzees in Budongo and Kibale Forest National Park

The chimpanzee treks at both Budongo Central Forest Reserve and Kibale national park start early morning with a briefing about the dos and don’ts at the forest headquarters, you are later grouped in groups of members each with Park guides, Rangers who lead you to the forest for your chimpanzee experience. The trek takes about 2 to 4 hours, depending on the movement of the chimpanzees. Once the chimps are found you will stay for one hour with these amazing creatures to watch them eating, resting and playing. The trek gives of chances of viewing other primates, reptiles, and mammals and the chances of seeing chimpanzees at Budongo Central Forest Reserve and Kibale national park are 95%.

Both Budongo forest and Kibale National Park allows you to view and stay with the chimpanzees for one hour and four hours depending on the permit you have booked. The chimpanzee permit habituation for Budongo Forest Reserve costs USD230 per person Non-Foreign Residents, USD160 Per person  Foreign Residents and USD90 for Uganda Citizens, this makes it cheaper compared to the chimpanzee habituation permit of Kibale Forest National Park which costs USD250 per person Non-Foreign Residents, USD250 Per person  Foreign Residents and Uganda shillings 150,000 for Uganda Citizens This chimpanzee habituation permit allows you to view and stay with the chimpanzees for four hours as you move with them, observe the way they feed, live and communicate. It is an experience conducted by the Researchers and Forest guides.

The chimpanzee Trekking permit is issued for those interested to see the chimpanzees that are already used to people and only allows one hour of viewing and staying with the chimpanzee once you find them. For Budongo the permit costs USD 130 per person Non-Foreign Residents, USD120 Per person Foreign Residents and USD85 per person for Uganda Citizens. There are two sessions for chimpanzee trekking in budongo and Kibale national park namely; the Morning session that starts at 8:00am and afternoon session that starts at Mid-day through put the year.

What is the best time for Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park and Budongo Central Forest reserve?

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park and Budongo Central Forest reserve is best done in the months of June to October and December to March during this time it is a dry season in Uganda with mild rainfall making it easy for Chimpanzee trekking in the Forest, as well during this time the vegetation is not fully grown and it is easy for viewing the chimpanzees offering great sights for photographs. During the other months of April, May and November which is normally a wet season this makes the vegetations grow high making the sightings unclear however during this time the treks tend to be shorter given the fact chimpanzees don’t move further distances looking for food, food is readily available. Chimpanzee trekking in both Kibale national park forests can be done throughout the year given the fact it is a very well organized activity and you have 99% chances of seeing the Chimpanzees.

The chimpanzee treks at both Kibale Forest National Park and Budongo Central Forest reserve start early morning with a briefing about the dos and don’ts at the forest headquarters, you are later grouped in groups of members each with Park guides, Rangers who lead you to the forest for your chimpanzee experience. The trek takes about 2 to 4 hours, depending on the movement of the chimpanzees. Once the chimps are found you will stay for one hour with these amazing creatures to watch them eating, resting and playing. The trek gives of chances of viewing other primates, reptiles and mammals and the chances of seeing chimpanzees at Kibale Forest National Park and Budongo Central Forest reserve are 95%.

In terms of Chimpanzee families, Kibale Forest National Park has more chimpanzee families open for trekking than Budongo Forest. This is because of the biggest population of chimpanzees in Budongo forest which makes it easy to get chimp permits in Kibale than budongo during the peak season

In terms of the best Chimpanzee trekking experience, the whole truth is that both Kibale Forest National Park and Budongo Central Forest reserve have chimpanzees and there is no big difference when it comes to the experience obtained at the end of your trek. Chances of seeing chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park and Budongo Central Forest reserve are 95% so which ever forest you visit you will be able to see these great apes in their natural environment.

In terms of Lodges, Both Kibale Forest National Park and Budongo Central Forest reserve have Budget accommodations and camping grounds in forests, For Budongo the Mid Range and Upmarket Lodges can also be found close to the forest that is in Murchison falls National Park. Kibale has more options for lodges which most are found in the park compared to budongo

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