Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda

One of the most interesting primates to trek while on safaris in Uganda is the Chimpanzees. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is almost the second popular tracking activity after gorilla trekking. Uganda has a high population of chimpanzees with close to 5000 of them in the county most of them in their natural habitats.

The chimpanzee trekking spots include Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest, Kyambura Gorge, and Kalinzu Forest.

Where to see Chimpanzees in Uganda

There are several destinations in Uganda that are habitats for chimpanzees. Some spots are natural habitats for chimpanzee tracking whereas others are not natural habitats but you can see the chimps. Here is where you can see chimpanzees and trek chimpanzees in Uganda

Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale Forest hosts the highest total population of chimpanzees. The park has over a thousand chimpanzees and is still home to over 13 primate species, that’s why it’s dubbed the primate capital of the world.

Kibale Forest National Park is very accessible for chimpanzee trekking and a 3-day chimpanzee trekking safari is a good itinerary. You can also tailor the trip with a visit to other parks like Murchison Falls National Park or Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Budongo Forest

Budongo forest is the closest spot from Kampala-Uganda’s capital for tourists to trek chimpanzees. The forest is part of the Murchison Falls Conservation Area.

There are 2 habituated chimpanzee families that can be trekked by those interested in the activity. You can choose to have a trip to the forest just for chimp trekking or take a 4 days safari to Murchison Falls National Park.

Kyambura Gorge – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kyambura Gorge is the only destination in Uganda where you will have to visit the chimps below sea level. The chimpanzees live in a gorge that is about 100m deep at its deepest spot.

Unlike other chimpanzees, this population lives below within the gorge and make it an extraordinary experience to trek them.

However, the chimpanzees here are few and therefore sightings are not that marvelous. If you want to have a magical experience, then trek in Kyambura you may never find this experience anywhere else. The trekking safari can be tailored with a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary – Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda

Ngamba Island is the only island in Uganda where rescued chimpanzees are kept. These chimpanzees are rescued from all over the East African region and kept within the island. Here you don’t trek the chimpanzees but just see them.

The island is located within the Lake Victoria archipelago and reaching it is amazing. You take a boat cruise and pass through the equator to get to the island which is a magical island. You can visit the chimps on a day tour or even stay at the island for more than 2 days.

If you love primates the chimpanzee trekking must be one of the activities you choose to undertake while on the Uganda safari. Book with us whether a chimpanzee trekking or visit Ngamba island during your safari.

Chimpanzee Trekking In Uganda

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