Chimpanzee Trekking Experience: Discover Budongo Forest's Fascinating Primates
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6 Ratings
Masindi
Chimpanzees count as some of our nearest kin, possessing up to 98% shared genetic material with us. Embrace this distinct opportunity to journey for several hours or embark on a full-day hike, uncertain of where the chimpanzees will guide you. It’s an intriguing encounter for lovers of primates.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Royal Mile Budongo Forest - Budongo forest reserve is one of the best places to track chimpanzees in Uganda. Tracking is done either in the morning or evening based on preference and availability of Chimpanzee permits. This tour typically starts after a winding drive to the beautiful forest, with a briefing from your designated park ranger. Chimpanzee tracking is a three hour activity; that includes trekking to the chimpanzee community, having a full hour to interact with the chimpanzees and taking pictures and then walking back to the starting point. You shall also be exposed to other primates, plants and shrubs of this vast forest.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Gratuities
Location
Murchison Backpackers
Kampala-Masindi
Register at the front desk.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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S3064hwtobiass
Dec 8, 2023
Breathtaking experience! - I had an unforgettable experience led by the really knowledgeable guide Joe!
He had so many information to share cause he’s doing it for over a decade now! He knew all the paths the chimps are gonna take and gave me incredible insights into the life of a chimpanzee family! Highly recommended!
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Xavier
Aug 7, 2023
A must experience!! - We saw around 15 chimps, the guide was really good, with excellent knowledge and takinf care of the animals all the time. We spent one hour with them
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F9708itmelaniet
Aug 1, 2023
Magical experience - The experience was very unique and much more than I expected. Nicholas was our guide and we really enjoyed his calm, friendly and careful guiding.
He introduced us well and we could ask many questions. It was very magical to be so close to the chimpanzees and watch them having their breakfast.
What I liked most is, that this forest ist very lonely and they make sure it is not overcrowded with tourists and the chimpanzees are not disturbed!
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Vrohnie
Jul 31, 2023
Incredilble! - We had a great adventure with our Guide Nicholas and Theo the ranger.
After 10mins in the incredilble wild forest they noticed the Chimpanzees an we quickly followed the noise. And then we saw some on the path, one really close to us and many at the trees! Just amazing ❤️
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Bethanyl982
May 22, 2023
Chimpanzee Trek - I had a great time! The guides were very knowledgeable. We found the chimpanzees pretty quickly and also enjoyed just taking in all the views. Would advise wearing shoes that can get muddy.
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