Compare chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park with Kalinzu forest
The abundance and diversity of wild creatures in Kibale Forest National Park in western Uganda makes it somewhat well-known. Among the nearly 13 kinds of primates found in Kibale National Park is the most abundance of Chimpanzees. Along with other primates living in the Kibale forest, Uganda’s estimated 1,500 chimpanzees are more than One may witness other primates such nocturnal baby bass, pottos, monkeys, and baboons.
With about 335 kinds of birds identified here, Kibale Forest National Park is also a famous spot for birdwatchers. Based on the permission you will be carrying, two sessions in the morning and afternoon define the half-day Chimpanzee Trekking itinerary. Uganda Wildlife Authority first come first serves all chimpanzee licenses for Kibale Forest National Park.
Located in the Rubirizi area of the larger Bushenyi region in southwest Uganda, Kalinzu Forest Six kinds of primates call the forest reserve, between Maramagambo forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park, chimpanzees, baboons, blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, l’hoest monkey, Vervet monkey, black and white Colobus monkey home. Two chimpanzee habituated populations in Kalinzu forest are available for visitors’ treking. Currently under National Forest Authority, Kalinzu forest issues all permissions via concessions.
Examine the Kibale National Park chimpanzee permit pricing against Kalinzu woodland
A chimpanzee permit in Kalinzu woodland is $50. This is significantly less than the $300 paid for a walking trip through Kibale National Park. For Kalinzu woodland One may schedule chimps permits more simply via a tour operator or at the reserve’s welcome center.
Although the Kalinzu Forest chimpanzee permits are available on the day of the trip, safety depends on doing this well in advance. Chimp permits for Kibale Forest National Park may be booked at either Uganda Wildlife Authority’s central office or at Kibale Forest National Park Early morning, the chimpanzee treks in both Kibale National Park and Kalinzu forest commence under a briefing on the dos and don’ts at the forest headquarters.
Later, you are arranged in groups of members each with Park rangers who accompany you to the forest for your chimpanzee adventure. Depending on the chimpanzee movement, the trip takes two to four hours.
Once located the chimpanzee, spend an hour observing these amazing animals feed, relax, and play. There are 95% possibilities of sighting chimpanzees at Kibale National Park and Kalinzu woodland as well as opportunities to observe other primates, reptiles, and animals during the walk.
Every chimpanzee permit guarantees services of a ranger guide from Uganda Wildlife Authority for Kibale and National Forest Authority for Kalinzu. Along with park admission costs for both sites, the permit also includes one hour with chimpanzees.
When should one plan their Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu woodland and Kibale National Park?
Although the rainy season generally results in higher foliage and obscues the view, walking is often shorter during this time. Basically, food is readily accessible as chimps give up searching. Since chimpanzee trekking is a very well-organized sport with 99% possibility of sighting the Chimpanzees, we may undertake it in both Kibale National Park and Kalinzu forest all year long.
Regarding Chimpanzees,
Comparatively to Kalinzu woodland, Kibale National Park has more chimpanzee families available for hiking.
Regarding the best Chimpanzee trekking experience, Kalinzu woodland and Kibale National Park both have chimpanzees; about the experience at the conclusion of the climb, there is little difference. There are 95% chances of encountering chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and Kalinzu woodland; so, whatever forest you visit, you will see these amazing creatures in their natural surroundings.
The reason for this 95% success in seeing chimpanzees in both locations is because sophisticated teams of trackers leave very early to follow where these animals will be, then subsequently they will take you and your friend to where they will be at that moment. They also keep tracking their movements.
Regarding lodging, Kalinzu woodland and Kibale National Park both have forest camping areas and inexpensive lodging. Additionally to the Kalinzu woodland in Queen Elizabeth National Park is the Mid Range and Upmarket Lodges, adjacent to the forest. Kibale has more choices for lodges; most of them are located in the park than Kalinzu.
How can one reach Kibale Forest National Park for a Chimpanzee Trekking?
On the road, the major safari loop from Entebbe/Kampala to Fort Portal allows one to access Kibale Forest National Park. About forty-five hours pass throughout the trip. The Kampala-Mbarara-Kasese road, which spans 15 hours from Kasese to the Kibale Forest, allows you also access to the park.
From Entebbe International Airport or Kampala Kajansi Airport, you may go by aircraft to Kasese Airstrip, from which you will proceed to Kibale National Park. The national airlines Aero Link and Fly Uganda provide regular, charter flights. You have to arrange with your travel agent the road transport to the park.
Accessing Kalinzu woodland for Chimpanzee Trekking
By Road: Kalinzu woodland can be reached from Entebbe/Kampala to Kasese either by Fort gateway or Bushenyi, around six to seven hour’s journey. The major safari circuit passes through Kalinzu forest. From Kasese, you may also reach the park via Kampala-Fort portal-Kasese route; one to two hours’ journey would allow you to link to the Kyambura Gorge. Driving via the Kampala-Mbarara-Busenyi route would let you reach Kalinzu woodland from Kampala.
From Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi Airfield, you may fly to Kasese airstrip from here to Kalinzu woodland. For chimpanzee trekking, you will have to coordinate with your tour operator on a transport from the airfield to Kalinzu forest.
Where in Kibale Forest National Park should one stay while Chimpanzee trekking?
For chimpanzees to spend the night trekking in Kibale, Kibale Forest National Park has various places for lodging. From inexpensive to deluxe, lodges here vary; now let us arrange a comparable reservation for you.
The middle class includes Kibale; accommodation in Kibale Forest National Park, budget alternatives include Chimpanzee Forest Hotel, Isonga Hotel, Moon Mountain, Rwenzori View Guest House, Kibale Homestay costs US$90,100 per person night. Prime Lodge Kibale, Turaco Treetops Lodge, and Forest Camp each cost USD 250–300 per person per night, suite. Costing US$300–800, options include Ndali Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge, and Kyanninga Lodge.
Where on the Kalinzu woodland Chimpanzee trekking should one stay?
Kalinzu Forest offers many of lodging choices for your Chimpanzee trekking; from affordable, mid-range to luxury let us know we will reserve for you appropriately.
FAQ about chimpanzee hiking in Uganda: what you should know
Let’s attempt to address some of the most asked questions about chimpanzee trekking in Uganda to provide you some of the answers you need to know before, adding chimpanzee trekking in your Uganda trip.
Where in Uganda may one find chimpanzees?
The great number of primate species found in Uganda makes this country the primate capital. Kibale woodland National Park, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Budongo, and Kalinzu woodland are well-known locations where one may see habituated chimpanzees in Uganda. While National Forest Authority is in responsibility of Budongo and Kalinzu forests, respectively, Uganda Wildlife Authority regulates chimpanzee trekking in Kibale.
Where in Budongo, Kalinzu, or Kibale National Park could I expect to see chimpanzees?
One must have a current chimpanzee permit granted by Uganda Wildlife Authority for Kibale National Park and permits issued by National Forest Authority (Through its agents) for one to visit or hike chimps in Budongo, Kalinzu, or Kibale.
This permit will provide you entry to these woods so you may spend one hour with chimpanzee habituated populations. There are two sessions every day, therefore depending on your preference or availability, you may decide to hike in the morning or afternoon after booking this permit in advance.
On my trip, how long can one spend with chimpanzees?
All chimpanzee excursions in Uganda and almost elsewhere in Africa last one hour. A chimpanzee permit for Kibale, Kalinzu or Budongo will let you spend one hour with habituated chimps. They do this to minimize human contact with these threatened species and provide adequate time for chimpanzees to go about their regular activities.
The chimpanzee habituation experience is the finest to boo for individuals who would like more time with chimpanzees. For more information regarding chimpanzee habituation and booking time, kindly get in touch with us.
How old ought I be to go to Uganda to see chimpanzees?
Like all other primate adventures in Africa, chimpanzee trekking in Uganda requires a minimum age one must be at. In Uganda, chimpanzee trekking minimum age is fifteen years and above. Requesting Passport data at booking or hiking greatly increases enforcement of this. There is no upper age for chimpanzee hiking. You will be okay to go as long as you are physically healthy and able to climb to these chimps.
Booking my chimpanzee permit for Kibale or Kalinzu, how do I do it?
You must have a current chimpanzee permit for Kibale, Budongo, Kyambura, or Kalinzu to be permitted to walk chimps wherever specified. You may arrange your permit straight with UWA by phone or email or use a tour operator who will handle all the paperwork required to get your chimpanzee permit. Once you pay on our account, Katland safaris will verify availability, reserve, and acquire your chimpanzee permit.
A party of chimpanzees may invite how many guests?
Unlike mountain gorillas with families, chimpanzees live in groups ranging in count from 50 to more than 250 people. They disperse into little gatherings over the day to lessen the food-related competitiveness.
Six persons so visit every party in Uganda. Several permits are available for morning and afternoon treks in Kibale National Park; on the day of trekking, you will be split into small groups of six people and given a ranger guide who will go with you in the forest looking for a party of chimpanzees.
Apart from chimpanzee trekking, what else can one see in Uganda?
Apart from chimpanzee trekking, Uganda offers so much to see and experience. One of the three nations with endangered mountain gorillas is Uganda. Including a gorilla treks on your Uganda trip is very fulfilling. Game drives and boat trips in Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, and Murchison Falls National Parks are other activities available.
The longest river on Earth, the Nile, may be visited, or arrange a boat tour on Lake Victoria, the biggest freshwater lake in Africa. Visits to local towns to learn about the people’s culture are among the lot more things to see. One must investigate what Uganda has to offer for more than one month. Please get in touch with Katland safaris for more information on activities and sights to visit.
Why schedule your chimpanzee walk via Katland Safaris?
Established in 3003, Katland Safaris is proud of creating tailored safaris. Katland has a dependable and dedicated staff. Within twenty minutes, our staff of expert travel advisers will respond to your queries. These advisers will schedule your journey and address all of your inquiries. Book all of your services ahead of time to prevent any hassle as well.
We can provide a competent safari guide depending on your linguistic taste. Your choice will determine whether of the three day Kibale woodland National Park chimp safari, six day Kibale Forest National Park, or Kalinzu woodland safari is more suited for you. Contact us at your free will.
