![]() You may first see a group of 4 that could join with a group of 20 as they encounter others. Chimpanzees live in a social kaleidoscope, a community will be split into any number of groups through-out the day. ![]() While gorillas stay in defined family groups, chimpanzees live in a community of around 100 chimps (depending on where you are trekking). In Budongo and Kyambura, sighting chances are not quite as high, although one feels a greater sense of achievement when you finally track down the chimpanzees from their knuckle-tracks and calls in the forest. Kibale is by far the most popular and chances of a sighting are high. There are 3 areas in Uganda from where you can track Chimpanzees: Kibale Forest, Kyambura Gorge (near Queen Elizabeth) and Budongo Forest (in Murchison Falls). Below are a few facts that answer the most common questions people have for us – if we’ve missed anything out please feel free to ask us Generally overshadowed in popularity by their larger cousins the gorillas, chimpanzee trekking is an exciting and unforgettable experience. It is however still possible to travel with children to Bwindi as there are a range of other rewarding, child-friendly activities that we can organise whilst you are trekking. There is a minimum trekking age for Mountain Gorillas in Uganda of 15 years which is not negotiable. A small ruck-sack/day pack will come in handy to carry your extra clothes, lunch, camera etc. A light rainjacket is essential as rains can come sporadically through-out the day. You must have sturdy boots or shoes, long pants and preferably a long sleeved top. Porters are organised and scheduled by their own association and have a standardised fee. Not only can the terrain be steep and the jungle dense, but it is one of the key ways that gorilla trekking supports the local community. You will be asked if you would like a “porter” to carry your bags and help you up the mountain. You will travel with at least one guide and one ranger from the Wildlife Authority. ![]() All lodges in the area provide their clients with a packed lunch. On rare occasions a gorilla may move very close to you, this is their choice as a wild animal but you should not expect this nor make the approach yourself.Ī sighting is not guaranteed however daily success rates are very high. You may have seen internet videos of people much closer than this. This is not only for your safety from a creature exponentially stronger than yourself, but also for the gorillas whom are susceptible to some human diseases such as the flu. There is a safety distance of 8 metres that you must remain from the gorillas. This time limit is to respect their existence as wild animals, not over-exposing them to humans. Once you have found the gorillas you will be with them for one hour. These animals are 100% wild and while territorial, can cover vast distances in one day. A trek can last anywhere from a few hours to a full day. On certain occasions we may have to plan your trip around when and where we can find availability for permits.Ī gorilla trek starts at 8am in the morning with a safety briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Permits can sell out on certain days, especially in the high-season. ![]() You can also trek in Mgahinga National Park where there is 1 habituated family group. Each area has 3 (Buhoma) ,2 (Ruhija) and 6 (Rushaga) gorilla families whom can be visited once a day by a maximum of 8 people. There are 3 areas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest from where you can track gorillas: Buhoma, Ruhija and Rushaga/Nkuringo. Unarguably the highlight of many visits to Uganda and a “bucket list” item for many people, getting up close to these spectacular creatures is an emotional and awe-inspiring experience.
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