Super User 18 July 2023

Best Travel Guide To Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Trekking Safari In Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge is another amazing and extremely interesting Adventure that can be done in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the Kyambura Gorge sector of the park. It is a great way to see the lone Habituated Chimpanzees in the tropical rainforest of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda and Africa. Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park has for a long time been a major Tourist activity for those doing a safari in Uganda safari, and it gives you the insight to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park's natural wildlife wonders and the beautiful scenic views in the wildness.

Over View of Queen Elizabeth National Park;

Queen Elizabeth National Park is known as the second largest national park situated in the Kasese district in western Uganda and Murchison Falls National Park is the largest located in northwestern Uganda. Chimpanzee trekking safari can be customized together with wildlife game viewing safari as well as bird watching adventure for great memories about the pearl of Africa wildness experience.

Many know these Primates in Kyambura Gorge as chimps of the lost Gorge because of their isolation from the rest of the World! These chimps are unable to access the neighboring Maramagambo-Kalinzu Forests because Humans destroyed the passing corridor in the past 15 years and so. However, the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve which is 16 km on the eastern boundary of Queen Elizabeth National Park is their only Uganda chimpanzee sanctuary.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is not only home to beautiful chimpanzees but is as well-known as the only place with the tree climbing lions found in the Ishasha sector of the park. It is also home to the wonderful great Kazinga channel separating Lake George and Lake Edward, home to the mighty crater lakes which are salty, it has great views of the Mweya peninsular, the open savannah grassland, woodland, shrubs, and the tropical rainforest that favors the survival of the amazing wildlife animals, flora and fauna scenic beauties.

Other primates, Birds, and animals to see during the trekking experience;

Additionally, the Kyambura Gorge chimp trekking experience will make you see other primates as well such as the baboons, black and white colobus monkey, and red-tailed monkey among others. Some trekkers even see other animals such as buffaloes, elephants, and giant forest hogs. Notable sightable birds include hornbills, turacos, bee-eaters, and kingfishers.

Other best places to trek chimps in Uganda;

Besides the Kyambura Gorge section of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the chimpanzee trekking experience can be explored in other places such as the Kalinzu forest, and Kibale Forest National Park which is a famous place for the chimpanzee trekking adventure in Uganda.

Habituated Chimpanzee family in Kyambura Gorge;

There are about 23 members of the Habituated Chimpanzee family led by an Alpha male called 'Kihango'. They are very friendly and will offer you a cordial experience making you appreciate nature like never done before.

What is the cost of chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge?

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura is three times more affordable than that of Kibale Forest National and will offer almost the experience thus it is the best destination for budget travelers who would like to enjoy the chimpanzee experience on Uganda safari, however, despite the price cost in Kyambura gorge, the fact is that Kibale forest national park is the best and famous place for the Chimpanzee trekking safari destination in Uganda.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority charges Chimpanzee trekking experience in Kyambura Gorge 50 USD per person per day and Kibale Forest National Park 150 USD per person per day, therefore trekking in Kyambura is cheaper compared to Kibale forest.

How to book chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge?

The chimpanzee trekking permits are sold at the Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters offices in Kampala therefore travelers who are interested in the chimpanzee adventure can book directly with the adventure in Ultimate Wild Safaris which is your Uganda safari expert, and we advise travelers to make a booking for permit reservations and also for proper arrangements and planning to enhance incredible chimpanzee safari memories.

How is the chimpanzee trekking experience in Kyambura Gorge?

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge starts every day at 8:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. At each designated time, Trackers leave in groups of two (2) consisting of about 4 visitors. The trip takes about 3 hours, but this all depends on how first you find the chimps or where you find them. Tracking is only for those 12 years and above.

Since Kyambura Gorge has a tropical rainforest as well as a jungle in Queen Elizabeth National Park while trekking, be aware of hiking the slippery rolling hills, and walking through the muddy and wet grounds regardless of the season of travel, you will go through the thorny bushy and rough vegetation cover. Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge doesn't require a lot of fitness as the activity is more of a nature walk.

What to pack for the chimpanzee trekking tour?

Being a tropical rain forest, it can rain any time, therefore, don’t forget to carry a waterproof rain jacket, strong and lighter gum boots that will enhance movement in the forest jungle, an African hat to protect your head, a hiking stick to support your movement in the jungle, long trousers, shirts and tops for ladies to protect your skin from thorny bushes and also bites of the wild insects among other

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