Is Chimpanzee Trekking better in Uganda or Rwanda?

Is Chimpanzee Trekking better in Uganda or Rwanda? Are you planning to visit Africa to see the Chimpanzees but you want to know which Country is best for Chimpanzee Trekking Rwanda or Uganda before choosing where to book for your trek? Chimpanzee trekking Kibale Forest National Park compared with Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda.

With Uganda having a great number of chimpanzee individuals found in Kibale Forest National Park as well as a gentle slope compared to the steep slope for Nyungwe Forest National Park, it is so much easier to trek chimpanzees in Uganda, especially in Kibale National Park than trekking chimpanzees in Rwanda in Nyungwe forests.

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, especially in Kibale Forest National Park gives you the best chimpanzee encounters sometimes chimpanzees pose like humans creating memorable scenes which are not see in Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda.

Chimpanzee trekking is better in Uganda because in Uganda you can trek chimpanzees in different places that is Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest, Kyambura Gorge and Kalinzu forest among others which is much more cheaper compared to Rwanda.

Nyungwe Forest National Park is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa. It is rich in biodiversity and spectacularly beautiful. It is home to home to chimpanzees as well as other 12 species of primates, including the L’Hoest’s monkey endemic to the Albertine Rift and wildlife.

Kibale Forest National Park is best known for its number and variety of resident primates with 13 species of primates including the largest population of chimpanzees in Uganda estimated at over 1500 chimpanzees, other primates found in Kibale Forest include the nocturnal busbaby and potto, Monkeys, baboons among others. Kibale forest national park is also a popular destination for birders with over 335 bird species recorded. Chimpanzee trekking is done in two sessions in the morning and afternoon this will be determine by the chimpanzee permit you purchase and your itinerary to trek in a given session accordingly

Is Chimpanzee Trekking better in Uganda or Rwanda. A Chimpanzee permit for Kibale Forest National Park costs USD200 for the Foreign nonresident, USD150 for the Foreign resident and USD30 (100,000 Uganda Shilling) for the East African Citizen per person per trek, this chimpanzee permit gives you an opportunity to spend one-hour encounter with the Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. A Chimpanzee permit for Nyungwe Forest National Park costs USD90 for the Foreign nonresident per person per trek, this chimpanzee permit gives you an opportunity to spend one-hour encounter with the Chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park.

What is the best time for Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and Nyungwe National Park?

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and Nyungwe National Park 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 vegetation 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 Nyungwe and Kibale Forest National Park 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.

How to access Kibale Forest National Park for Chimpanzee Trekking

By Road; Kibale Forest National Park can be accessed through the main safari circuit from Entebbe/Kampala to Fortportal which approximately 4-5 hours drive. You can as well access the park through Kampala-Mabara-Kasese highway, from Kasese you will connect to the Kibale Forest with 1-2 hours drive.

By Air; You can fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi airfield to Kasese airstrip from here you will transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. Scheduled and chartered flights are available and operated by domestic airline operators of Aero link and Fly Uganda. You will need to plan with your tour operator for a transfer from the airstrip to the Park

How to access Nyungwe Forest National Park for Chimpanzee Trekking

By Road; Nyungwe Forest National Park can be accessed through the main safari circuit from Kigali to Nyungwe via Kivu Gisenyi which approximately 5-6 hours drive. You can as well access the park through Kigali-Gisenyi highway, from Kivu you will connect to the Nyungwe Forest with 1-2 hours drive.

By Air; You can fly from Kigali International Airport to Rusizi/Kamembe airport which is 55km/34mi from Rusizi from here you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Scheduled and chartered flights are available and operated by domestic airline operators. You will need to plan with your tour operator for a transfer from Kamembe airport to the Park

Where to stay during Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park

There are many accommodation options in Kibale Forest National Park where you can stay during your Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park these range from budget, mid-range to luxury let us now we will book for you accordingly.

Accommodation in Kibale Forest National Park, Budget options include Chimpanzee Forest Guest House, Isunga Lodge, Mountains of the Moon, Rwenzori view Guest House, Kibale Home Stay among others these cost USD90-100 per person per night, mid-range include Kibale Forest Camp, Turaco Treetops Lodge and Prime Lodge Kibale among others these cost USD150-200 per person per night, Luxury options include Ndali Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge and Kyaninga Lodge these cost USD250-700 per person per night.

Where to stay during Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park

There are many accommodation options in Nyungwe Forest National Park where you can stay during your Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park these range from budget, mid-range to luxury let us now we will book for you accordingly.

Accommodation in Nyungwe Forest National Park, Budget options include Nyungwe Guest House, Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel and Gasakura Guest House among others these cost USD90-100 per person per night, mid-range include Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel among others these cost USD150-200 per person per night, Luxury options include One&Only Nyungwe House which ranges from USD500 to USD100 per person per night.

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