Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge : Chimpanzee trekking is best done at Kyambura Gorge that is located in the outskirts of Queen Elizabeth national park which is located in the southwestern part of Uganda, Kyambura gorge is a great tourism destination in Uganda. The chimpanzees were habituated a few years ago and the population is said to be approximately 19 chimpanzees that were trained to be related close to humans. During chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura Gorge, the tourists enjoy a variety of wildlife including the bird species and other primates that includes the black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, Columbus, olive baboons and among many others. Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge is so amazing and can be done in all the year around.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is the second largest national park that is located in western Uganda majorly in Kasese district, chimpanzee trekking safari in the park can be fully experienced together with the wildlife game viewing, bird watching adventure this helps the tourists to get the best fancy memories about what pearl of Africa means.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is a great safari tourism destination not only being the home of the chimpanzees, the park again is unique where the tourists can experience the tree climbing lions that are found in Ishasha sector of the park, the park is also being known as the home of Kazinga channel that separates Lake Edward and Lake George, the park is also known as for its great views of the Mweya peninsular, savannah grassland, woodland, shrubs, presence of the rainforest that favors the survival of the amazing animals, flora and fauna scenic beauties which makes the park to be the most incredible one.
Not only Kyambura gorge section in Queen Elizabeth National Park being a destination for chimpanzee trekking, chimpanzee trekking is largely explored in the country though in the various places like Kibale forest national park which is the famous place for the chimpanzee trekking adventure in the entire country, also the chimpanzees can be trekked in Kalinzu forest in western Uganda.
Chimpanzee trekking experience
Kyambura gorge is situated in the tropical rain forest and in the jungle in Queen Elizabeth National Park, before anything and the things that you should need to know while going for chimpanzee trekking is that be aware to hike the slippery rolling hills, walking through muddy and the very wet grounds according to the season that you are traveling in, on a way you pass through the thorny and the dangerous rough vegetation cover that is available in the place, along your way to Kyambura gorge the tourists do enjoy bird spotting while observing the various beautiful and attractive bird species and as well viewing other primate animals in the forest, you can enjoy viewing animal species like white and black colobus monkey, red tailed monkeys and among others.
Charges for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge.
Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge is very affordable by every tourist who decides to do chimpanzee trekking in Uganda, its more affordable than that of Kibale Forest National Park, Kyambura gorge offers tourists with the almost experience thus being considered as the most destination for the budget travelers who would like to engage themselves in chimpanzee trekking on a Uganda wildlife safari to get the unforgettable safari experiences. Despite the fact that the fair price for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge still Kibale forest national park remains the best and popular safari destination for chimpanzee trekking safari destination in the entire world that everyone should not miss out during a safari.
It is charged by the Uganda Wildlife Authority that is 50 USD per person per day and whereas in Kibale Forest National Park is 150 USD per person per day, is a bit fair that allows everyone to carryout chimpanzee trekking compared to Kibale forest national park.
Best time for chimpanzee trekking
Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura can be done all the year around though the best time is during the dry season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February because during this period there is less rainfall in Kyambura Gorge therefore the vegetation will be thin which allows you to view.
Where to stay
During you safari there are various number of the accommodation facilities that range from Budget, Mid-range range then to the Luxury accommodations that includes Kyambura Gorge lodge, Mweya safari lodge, Pumba safari cottages, Elephant hab lodge, Enganzi lodge, Queen Elizabeth Bush lodge, Katara lodge, Shimba safari camp and among many others.
