March 16, 2025 | Bujo Safaris
While preparing for your chimpanzee trekking experience in Kyambura Gorge, you need to pack the right gear which is essential to a safe and enjoyable trip. Chimpanzee trekking one of the most thrilling wildlife encounters for travelers on a Uganda Safari. Chimpanzee trekking activities are mostly done in Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Eco Forest; Kalinzu Forest Reserve, and Kyambura Gorge.
In this blog, we take you through Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, what to pack for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, other activities to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park, costs of chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge and other necessary requirements.
Seeing the chimpanzees in their natural habitats requires careful preparation and therefore trekkers are advised to pack the right gear to have a safe chimpanzee trekking experience. Some of the requirements include a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, long-sleeved pants, long-sleeved pants, sturdy hiking boots, a pair of binoculars, a phone, a camera, a light backpack, bottled drinking water, a packed lunch, a rain jacket, and other necessary documents such as chimpanzee trekking permit, passports, and Ids. With these, you can enjoy a safe chimpanzee trekking experience with the help of a ranger guide.
Having had all the necessary gears for chimpanzee trekking, prepare to embark on a guided chimpanzee trekking experience at the Visitors information center which starts with a briefing about chimpanzee trekking including the rules and guidelines to follow while observing the chimpanzees in their natural sanctuary.
Later, embark on a guided chimpanzee trek with the help of 2-armed ranger guides to provide security and safety to tourists during the experience. The trekking takes you through the thick tropical rainforests in search of the chimpanzees where you will have a chance to spot other wildlife of the park including a variety of bird species. On finding the chimpanzees, you will be welcomed by the sounds and sights of the chimpanzees keeping a 9-meter distance with the chimpanzees. Tourists on a chimpanzee trekking experience are only allowed to spend 1 hour with the chimpanzees as they learn about their way of life and behavior.
Head back to the starting point where you will be awarded chimpanzee trekking certificates which mark the end of the chimpanzee trekking process.
The Chimpanzee trekking process requires one to obtain a chimpanzee trekking permit which is used by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. A chimpanzee trekking permit in Kyambura Gorge costs USD 100 for Foreign Non-residents, USD 80 for Foreign Residents, and UGX 50,000 for East African Citizens.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second largest and most visited National Park in western Uganda covering an area of about 1978sqkm and a home to the famous tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of the park which makes it a Medley of wonders. The park is home to over 95 mammals and 600 bird species as well as stunning landscapes with Unique features offering mesmerizing moments for visitors on a Uganda Safari. The park offers a variety of safari activities for visitors to enjoy and create beautiful moments and these include the following.
Game drive Safaris: Game drive safaris are the best way to explore the park’s ecosystem giving you a chance to spot a variety of wildlife species including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, hippos, hyenas, Uganda Kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks and other animal species creating magical memories and stunning views.
Boat Cruise Safaris: Embark on a thrilling boat cruise safari taking you along the Kazinga Channel that connects Lake George to Lake Edward where you will have opportunities to spot thousands of hippos, crocodiles basking in the sun, fish species, monitor lizards, elephants quenching their thirst, buffaloes wallowing, warthogs and different waterbird species.
Experiential Lion Tracking: Embark on an experiential lion tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park that is often done in the Kasenyi area of the park giving you a chance to get up-close with the pride in the natural habitats. This is the most preferred option for researchers and photographers on a Uganda Safari.
Bird Watching: Queen Elizabeth National Park is also a true birder’s paradise for consisting over 600 bird species giving you a chance to spot a variety of bird species including the Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo, Black Bee-eater, White-cheeked Turaco, Grey-cheeked Wattle-eye, Shining-blue Kingfisher, Dusky Tit, Yellow-throated Greenbul, Grey-winged Robin-chat, Pipit and Olive-green Camaroptera. Other species include the Mountain Yellow Warbler, Woodland Kingfisher, Jameson's Firefinch, Blue-shouldered Robin-chat, Eastern Olive Sunbird, Brown-backed Scrub Robin, Forest Robin, Black-crowned Waxbill, Red-headed Malimbe, Little Greenbul, White-bellied Crested Flycatcher, African Blue Flycatcher, Chin spot Batis, Waller's Starling, Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill, White-throated Bee-eater, Pale-breasted Spinetail, African Shrike-flycatcher and Golden-winged Sunbird.
Cultural Encounters: A safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park gives a chance to learn about the culture of the Banyaruguru people who are natives of the park. The Banyaruguru people traditionally were hunters collecting their food from Kazinga National Park before it was gazetted and crowned Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will learn to have deeper insights into their culture including traditional dances, preparation of local foods, coffee roasting, and visiting their craft shops which support their leaving and a sign of conservation.
Nature Walks: Embark on thrilling guided nature walks with the help of a park ranger giving you a chance to learn about the park’s biodiversity and ecosystems bringing you up close to wildlife such as elephants.
Chimpanzee trekking can be done at any time of the year; however, the best time is always during the dry season which runs from December to February and June to August. During the dry season, the trekking trails are dry and there is short vegetation cover giving you a chance to navigate and spot the chimpanzees in a close range. However, Chimpanzee trekking can also be done during the wet season though it may be hindered by rains which create wet and slippery trails.
In conclusion, Kyambura Gorge offers a truly unique and immersive wildlife experience, with its rugged terrain, diverse ecosystems, and rich population of chimpanzees. Whether you are trekking through the lush forest, spotting wildlife on a game drive, or simply enjoying the scenery, a visit to Kyambura Gorge will leave you with unforgettable memories
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