3 Days Chimpanzee Habituation Experience tour will take you to Kibale Forest National park, which is very popular as the primate city of the world with a very high density of primate population.
Kibale National park is located in Western Uganda, and the best chimpanzee treks take place here. Only in this park is one able to get very up close and personal with chimpanzees on a habituation activity. You will help experts to habituate a family that will one day be ready for tracking, since chimpanzee tracking is on high demand.
There are also other primate species like the diurnal primates like the blue monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys, red tailed monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys and so on.
Chimpanzee habituation is a process by which wild chimpanzees become accustomed to the presence of humans and are no longer fearful or aggressive towards them.
This process is often undertaken by researchers, conservationists, or ecotourism operators in areas where chimpanzees live in order to allow for closer observation, research, and sometimes tourism.
Instead of the regular chimp trek, you will go with experts from Uganda Wildlife Authority to help with a new family being habituated, and stay closely with them for 4 hours .
Day 1: Road transfer to Kibale National park.
Chimpanzee habituation journey will start with a road transfer to the park with your professional driver guide via Kampala-Mubande-Fort portal.
Upon reaching Fort Portal, take some time to explore this charming town nestled in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Fort Portal is known for its scenic beauty, with lush green landscapes, tea plantations, and crater lakes dotting the area. You can visit local markets, enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, or sample some of the region’s delicious fruits and produce.
From Fort Portal, it’s a relatively short drive to Kibale National Park, which is located approximately 36 kilometers (22 miles) south of the town. The journey typically takes around 1 to 1.5 hours by road. The road to Kibale National Park passes through rural villages and picturesque landscapes, offering glimpses of Uganda’s rural life.
Upon arriving at Kibale National Park, you’ll have the opportunity to explore one of Uganda’s most biodiverse areas. Kibale is renowned for its population of chimpanzees and offers excellent opportunities for chimpanzee tracking and habituation experiences. In addition to chimpanzees, the park is home to a variety of other primates, including red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
Accommodation: Primate Lodge
Primate Lodge Kibale is idea for visitors who want to stay in the middle of the forest. It is located in Kibale National park, about 10 minutes to the park head quarters. Calls from monkeys and birds will be your alarm call while here. The lodge has en suite spacious clean cottages each with a private deck. The restaurant serves delicious food too. Staff is professional and friendly and will take care of you to make your stay a pleasant one.
Day 2: Chimpanzee habituation Experience.
The day is finally here. You will wake up, have early breakfast and be transferred to the park head offices managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority. You will be briefed about chimpanzee habituation before heading out to the forest.
Only a limited number of 6 people can do the habituation in a day. You will spend most of the time with the chimpanzees which share 98.8% DNA with man, contributing to the habituation process so that in future, they are ready for regular treks without feeling some kind of way with man’s presence.
Chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale National Park offers you a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the process of habituating wild chimpanzees to human presence. Led by knowledgeable ranger guides, this experience involves trekking through the park’s dense forests in search of chimpanzee groups.
Once located, you will have the privilege of observing these fascinating apes as they go about their daily activities, from feeding and grooming to playing and socializing. Throughout the experience, guides provide valuable insights into chimpanzee behavior, ecology, and conservation efforts, enriching the educational aspect of the tour.
You will also learn more about their behaviors, how they communicate, the different body parts and how they are similar to man.
Chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale national park
Day 3: Return and Departure
Chimpanzee habituation Experience ends today!
After breakfast, your driver guide will transfer you back to Kampala or Entebbe through the beautiful lush forests, tea plantations and lively communities.
If you wish to fly out today, make sure your flight is at least at 8pm or later.
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