Kyambura gorge chimpanzee trekking 2024; Chimpanzee trekking is an exciting activity that involves tourists moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the chimpanzees and once found spend one hour with them in their natural habitat. Kyambura gorge also known as the valley of apes is one of the chimpanzee trekking destinations located in north eastern part of Queen Elizabeth national park which is the second largest protected area in Uganda. apart from Kyambura gorge, chimpanzee trekking in Uganda can be done in Kibale forest national park, Kalinzu forest and Budongo forest in Murchison falls national park.
Chimpanzee trekking experience in Kyambura gorge
Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge starts early in the morning with a briefing about the rules and regulations at the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will start trekking in the forest in search of the chimpanzees which takes about 2 to 5 hours depending on where the chimpanzees are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other primates, mammals, bats, colourful butterflies, different bird species, plant and tree species among others. Once the chimpanzees are located, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat where you will be able to learn about their behaviours, habits, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos to show people back home after the safari.
Best time to visit Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee trekking
Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge can be done anytime throughout the year though the best time is during the dry season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February because during this time there is less or little rainfall in the park therefore chimpanzee trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes chimpanzee trekking easy compared to the rainy season when the trekking trails are muddy and slippery which makes chimpanzee trekking difficult.
Cost of chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge
Chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge cost 50 USD per person for foreign non residents, 40 USD per person for foreign residents and 30,000 UGX per person for East African citizens. The chimpanzee trekking permit in Kyambura gorge was however increased to 100 USD per person for foreign non residents, 80 USD per person for foreign residents and 50,000 UGX per person for East African citizens effective 1st/July/2024.
How to book chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge?
Chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge can be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact us with the date, month and year when you wish to visit the chimpanzees. After contacting us we will check for permit availability from Uganda Wildlife Authority on your desired dates and if there are permits available, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permit. Once the payment has been made, we will be able to acquire the chimpanzee trekking permit on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.
What to pack for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge?
There are a number of items that you should pack for your chimpanzee trekking safari in Kyambura gorge including insect repellent, hiking shoes, long sleeved shirt and trouser, waterproof rain jacket, camera and extra batteries, energy snacks and drinking water, a pair of binoculars, a hat and sunglasses, walking stick, back pack among others.
Other activities in Kyambura gorge
Apart from chimpanzee trekking, Kyambura gorge offers other interesting activities like bird watching where you will be able to view different bird species, guided nature walks where you will get up-close and personal with wildlife species and game drives/wildlife viewing in Kasenyi sector where you will be able to view animals like buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, warthogs among others.
Where to stay during your chimpanzee trekking safari in Kyambura gorge
There are a number of accommodation facilities near Kyambura gorge where you can stay during your chimpanzee trekking safari. The accommodations range from budget, midrange and luxury including Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Elephant Hab Lodge, Parkview Safari Lodge, Wild Tracks Overland Camp, Aardvark Safari Lodge, Topi Lodge, Pumba Safari Cottages, Twin Lakes Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth Bush Camp, Buffalo Safari Lodge, Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge, Irungu Forest Safari Lodge, Lake Munyanyange Cave Resort, Katara Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, Elephant Plains Lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp, Enganzi Lodge, Simba Safari Camp, Mweya Hostels and Cottages, Kingfisher Lodge Kichwamba, Ihamba Safari Lodge, Kitandara Hippo Hill Lodge among others.
How to get to Kyambura gorge
Kyambura gorge is located in north eastern part of Queen Elizabeth national park and can be accessed by road transport means where you will drive from Entebbe/Kampala via Masaka, Mbarara or Mubende, Fort Portal and then to the park headquarters which takes about 7 to 8 hours’ drive.
You can also access Kyambura gorge by air transport means where you will book scheduled or charter domestic flights with Aerolink Uganda from Entebbe International airport to Kasese or Mweya airstrips and then connect to Kyambura gorge by road.
For more information about Kyambura gorge chimpanzee trekking, you can reach out to us at Achieve Global Safaris.
