FAQ About Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale national park
FAQ About Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale national park : Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park, can only be seconded to mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park or Mgahinga National Park. Its exciting, thrilling, adventurous, fun and everything as you get to experience the rain forest plus be in the presence of the playful primates the chimpanzees. Its really an experience to have, if you can. Its for that reason that we want to answer, some of your questions about this experience as you prepare or recommend someone to go for the experience.
Kibale National Park, the primate capital is a perfect place to have your chimpanzee trekking experience, and we assure you, you will be satisfied you had your experience there.
The questions about the trekking experience in the beautiful park are: –
- How much does chimpanzee trekking cost in Kibaale National Park?
Please cross check these fees with your tour operator for exact number but think about $150-$200 per person per trek, depending on your nationality.
- Is the summer a good time for chimpanzee trekking?
Absolutely, the sun is out the forest has light, the trails are dry, the chimpanzees are in their playful mood, what more can you ask for really.
- How long does the trek take?
Not long, about 3 to 5 hours or even less depending on your pace and how deep the chimpanzees are in the forest.
- How many people go for a trekking experience at a time?
6 – 8, sometimes the groups are bigger 10 -12. But not more than 12.
- But will I really see the chimpanzees in Kibale National Park?
Its not called the primate capital for nothing. The chances of you seeing the chimpanzees on your trek, are 99%. Whether you are trekking in the morning or afternoon.
Yes, Chimpanzee trekking is done either in the morning or afternoon, so you choose what time is more comfortable for you to trek the forest and see the chimps.
- Do I need to book for the experience in advance like gorilla trekking or I can book on that day of trekking?
You can’t book the trek and have it that very day; that is quite impossible because of all the other dynamics that work with the trekking. However, since chimpanzee trekking is not as crowed as mountain gorilla trekking you can book between 2 to 4 weeks in advance.
- Since I am close to the chimpanzees, can I touch them?
Absolutely not, totally unacceptable. This is one of the rules you have to follow while on a the chimpanzee trek, do not touch the chimps, don’t feed the chimps, don’t sneeze or cough into the chimps etc. These rules and guidelines will always be shared with you by your tour operator and trekking guide.
- Is Chimp Trekking in Kibale National Park safe for children?
Children 12 and above yes, any year below that, the trekking is not safe for them. Also, though we say 12 and above, make sure your child doesn’t have any other underlining condition that will affect them taking the long walk in the forest.
- What if I can’t continue on, and we haven’t found the chimps?
Well, in that case, one of the trekking guides will walk with you out of the forest as the rest of the group continues on with the experience.
- What if a chimpanzee attacks me?
Chimpanzees rarely attack people; they are very social animals just playful at most, but they won’t come from no where and attack you. The other thing is that all the chimps you trek are habituated, so they are usually people aware. That said if you do anything that causes the chimpanzee to look like attacking you, just stay still and don’t look them in the eye, they will retreat and go; also, always follow the instructions of your trekking guide.
