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Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking

Kibale National Park, near Fort Portal, Uganda

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About this experience

Kibale National Park has one of the highest densities of primates in Africa and is Uganda’s best-known chimpanzee destination. Rangers lead small groups along forest trails to find habituated chimpanzee communities, following their calls through the canopy.

Once the chimps are found, you spend about an hour watching them feed, groom and move through the forest. Other primates, such as red colobus and L’Hoest’s monkeys, are often seen on the way.

Highlights

  • High chimpanzee encounter rates
  • Several other primate species
  • Easier terrain than gorilla treks

Good to know

Best for
Primate lovers and families with older teens
When to go
Year-round; drier months are easier on the trails.
Practical note
A Uganda Wildlife Authority permit is required. Minimum age rules apply.

Where to experience it

Shishi arranges this experience in Uganda, around Kibale National Park, near Fort Portal, only when season and logistics support it honestly.

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