Primates Walk in Kibale Forest National ParkAll you need to Know about Primates in Kibale Forest National Park in UgandaThis 2-4 hour Primates walk departs daily from Primate Lodge at Kanyanchu in the Forest. Is is the most popular activity in the park and delivers over 90% of the time with chimpanzee viewings of habituated groups of chimpanzees (i mean those comfortable with human visitors at close range or point blank) Click to see our gorillas Walk, you can call them Biggest Primates in Uganda There are also excellent chances to see other primate species as well as the other incredible flora and fauna that makes Kibale Forest so special.
Chimpanzee habituation experience:This is the ongoing process of getting chimpanzees accustomed to human presence without necessarily altering their natural behavior. This is a multi-day experience with some of the chimpanzee researchers which allows the traveler to enjoy an incredible experience living in the forest with the chimpanzees and all of the other forest inhabitants. Of particular interest is witnessing the chimpanzees nest each night and de-camp again in the mornings.
1. Please note that this is not a Zoo so it is a tropical rainforest and sightings depend on factors such as time of the day fruit availability, weather and how quite the primate group is. Are you planning to take a gorilla tracking day in Uganda,first read these gorilla tracking regulations 2. The maximum number of people in a group is 4 visitors per guided walk 3. The maximum time allowed with the chimps is one hour; however, the time might be shortened under the guide’s discretion to eliminate stressful situations for the chimps 4. When trekking you are advised to remain in a tight group and follow the guides directions at all times. 5. Please remain at a distance of 8 meters from the chimps or the distance that your guide recommends 6. Under no circumstance shall you chase while they descend or to or walk on higher ground. 7. You are advised not to enter the forest if you are sick as this can put the animals at serious risk 8. Please refrain from eating near the chimps and other primates 9. Please do not shout in the forest 10. Its advisable to wear long boots that cover your toes and long trousers as there are red ants and slippery trails, also carry along water proof clothing in the rainy season. 11. Children under 15 years are not allowed to view the chimps for safety reasons. 12. If you need to urinate please do so off the trail system. 13. If you need to defecate, please do so off the trail system and bury all in a hole all waste.
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