What is the viewing time for Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda

What is the viewing time for Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda? In Uganda, the chimpanzee trekking experience generally includes about 1 hour of direct viewing time with the chimps after they’re located. The whole trek typically lasts between 2 to 4 hours, as guides lead you through the forest to find the chimpanzee group.

For a more immersive experience, Uganda also offers Chimpanzee habitat experience in places like Kibale National Park. This program allows visitors to spend up to 4 hours observing the chimps as they go about their day, guided by researchers and trackers. This experience is designed for those who want a deeper understanding of chimpanzee behavior and interactions. Here are some other things to know about chimpanzee trekking in Uganda:

• When to go

The best time to visit Uganda is April to May to avoid crowds, but it’s also the wet season. The dry season is July to August or January to February, but it’s peak tourism season and prices are higher. 

• What to bring

You should bring suitable clothing, such as boots, gloves, long shirts, and rain jackets. You might also need to hire a porter. 

• What to expect

You can expect to see chimpanzees from a safe distance of 8–10 meters. Chimpanzees live in large communities that often split up into smaller groups to look for food.

What is the viewing time for Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda and the trekking sessions.

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale start from 8:00am for the morning tracking and 2:00 pm for the afternoon tracking until visitors return to the briefing location for debriefing to receive the receive the chimpanzee trekking certificates. You need to arrive at the start point of the trekking that is at Kanyuncu station 1 hour before the trek.

Entrance Fees For Kibale Forest National Park, a Chimpanzee permit costs USD250 for the Foreign nonresident, USD200 for the Foreign resident and USD50 (180,000 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.  On top of the chimpanzee permit you will also pay other services for a successful Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park which include transport, accommodation and guiding.

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.

Other places to go for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda include, Kyambura Gorge, Kalinzu Forest, Budongo Forest and Bugoma Forest.

How to book Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda

For you to book Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, you will need to have a your Chimpanzee trekking permit secured in advance to confirm that you are booked for Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park. Once you have your planned dates of travel confirmed we will need you to send us an email at Eco Adventure Safaris so that we check for the availability of Chimpanzee permits online with the Uganda Wildlife Authority once we confirm chimpanzee permits are available for your planned dates we will let you know so that we can send you an invoice for you to make payment for the permits. Once the payment is done and we have received it on our account we will go ahead and purchase your chimpanzee trekking permits immediately and send you a scanned copy of the permits for your records and perusal, this will confirm you are booked for Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park. It is advised to book your chimpanzee trek in Uganda in advance at least 2-3 months prior your visit given the fact chimpanzee permits like gorilla permits also are limited and sell out very quickly on first come first serve basis. What time does Chimpanzee Trekking start in Kibale?

What is the best time for Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda?

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda 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 Kibale Forest National Park, 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 Kibale Forest National Park can be done throughout the year given the fact it is a very well-organized activity and you have 99% chance of seeing the Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park.

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

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.

Why Book your Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda Through Eco Adventure Safaris

Eco Adventure Safaris and its team bring you closer than ever to the wonders Uganda and Rwanda have to offer. From Gorilla trekking to the chimpanzee habitation in Kibale, cultural tour across Rwanda and city tours, we have everything you need to make your first or occurring experience in the region a memorable one. Click here for a complete list of our entire packages, and in case you have any questions, please click here to get in touch with us about What is the viewing time for Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda.