Kyambura gorge chimpanzee trekking safari
Kyambura gorge chimpanzee trekking safari; Chimpanzee trekking is an extraordinary activity in Kyambura gorge that involves travelers moving on foot into the dense tropical rainforest in search of the chimpanzees and once found spend one hour with them in their natural habitat. Kyambura gorge is located in the eastern park of Queen Elizabeth national park which is the second largest national park in Uganda after Murchison falls national park. Kyambura gorge also known as the valley of apes is known for harboring chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, baboons, different bird species. Apart from Kyambura gorge, chimpanzee trekking is also done in Kibale forest national park, Kalinzu forest and Budongo forest in Murchison falls national park.
Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge starts early in the morning with a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations at the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups and each group will be allocated a habituated chimpanzee family to trek and an experienced park guide. Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge takes about 30 minutes to 5 hours depending on where the chimpanzees are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. Once the chimpanzees are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their environment where you will be able to learn more about their behaviors, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos.
Best time to go for chimpanzee trekking safari in Kyambura gorge
Chimpanzee trekking safari in Kyambura gorge can be done all year round though the best period is during the dry season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February because during this time there is little or less rainfall in Kyambura gorge therefore chimpanzee trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes trekking easy and also vegetation will be short which allows you to have clear views of the chimpanzees and other wildlife species.
Cost of chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge
A chimpanzee trekking permit in Kyambura gorge costs 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.
How to book chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge
Chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge can either be booked directly through Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) or 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 and if there are permits available, you will be asked to make a deposit. Once we receive the payments, we will be able acquire the permits on your behalf.
Booking chimpanzee trekking permits through Achieve Global Safaris is however the best option to use in that we will save you the hustle and also plan for your chimpanzee trekking safari which involves transportation to Kyambura gorge, accommodation where you will be staying during the safari, services of an experienced driver guide, other activities to engage in after chimpanzee trekking and other destinations to visit during your safari.
Where to stay in Kyambura gorge
There are a number of accommodation Facilities raging from luxury, midrange and budget where you can stay during your chimpanzee trekking safari including Enganzi game lodge, Elephant hab lodge, Parkview safari lodge, Kyangabi crater resort, Kyambura gorge lodge, Pumba safari lodge, Katara lodge, Twin Lakes safari lodge, Irungu safari lodge, Buffalo safari lodge, Engiri game lodge, Queen Elizabeth bush camp, The baboon safari resort, Tembo safari lodge, Mweya safari lodge, Kasenyi safari camp, Elephant plains lodge, Simba safari camp, Kingfisher lodge Kichwamba, Jacana safari lodge, Ihamba safari lodge among others.
How to get to Kyambura gorge
Kyambura gorge is located in the eastern part of Queen Elizabeth national park and can be accessed by road transport means whereby travelers will drive from Kampala via Mubende, Fort Portal or Masaka, Mbarara to the park headquarters which takes about 7 to 8 hours’ drive.
You can also access Kyambura gorge from Kibale forest national park which takes about 3 to 4 hours’ drive in a safari vehicle.
Kyambura gorge can as well be accessed by air transport means whereby travelers will book scheduled or charter domestic flights with Aero link or Bar Aviation from Entebbe international airport to Mweya or Kasese airstrip and then connect to Kyambura gorge by road.
For unforgettable memories, chimpanzee trekking safari in Kyambura gorge can be combined with other safari activities in Kibale forest national park such as chimpanzee habituation experience, chimpanzee trekking, bird watching, guided nature walks among others. For more information, do not hesitate to contact us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website to book a chimpanzee trekking safari package.
