Frequently asked questions about chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge

Frequently asked questions about chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge; Chimpanzee trekking is an adventurous activity in Kyambura gorge that involves travellers moving into the tropical rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees and once found spend one hour with them in their habitat. Kyambura gorge is one of the chimpanzee destinations in Uganda located in the eastern part of Queen Elizabeth national park which is the second largest national park in Uganda. There are a number of questions that visitors ask when planning a chimpanzee trekking safari and below are some of the frequently asked questions and answers about chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge.

What is a chimpanzee trekking permit?

A chimpanzee trekking permit is a legal card that is issued by Uganda Wildlife Authority to tourists above the age of 12 years allowing them to visit habituated chimpanzee families and spend one hour with them in their habitat.

Cost of a chimpanzee trekking permit in Kyambura gorge

A chimpanzee trekking permit in Kyambura gorge costs 50 USD per person for foreign non residents, 40 USD per person for foreign residents and 30,000 UGX per person for East African citizens.

How to book chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge?

Chimpanzee trekking permits in Kyambura gorge can be booked through a tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact us with the date, month and year when you wish to travel. After contacting us we will check for permit availability and if there are permits available, you will be asked to make a deposit. When the payment has been made, we will be able to purchase the permit on your behalf.

Best time to book chimpanzee trekking safari in Kyambura gorge

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge can be done anytime throughout the year though the best time is during the dry season in the months of June to September and December to February because during this period there is less or little rainfall in the park therefore chimpanzee trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes trekking easy.

What is the age limit for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge?

The age limit for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge is 12 years.

How long is chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge?

Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge takes about 2 to 5 hours depending on where the chimpanzees are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food and once the chimpanzees are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat.

What to pack for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge?

When going for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge, there are essential items that you should pack including insect repellent, hiking shoes, long sleeved shirt and trouser, energy snacks, drinking water, garden gloves, face masks, camera and extra batteries, a hat and sunglasses, waterproof rain jacket, a pair of binoculars, back pack among others.

Where to stay during your chimpanzee trekking safari

There are a number of accommodation facilities ranging from budget, midrange and luxury where you can stay during your chimpanzee trekking safari including Kyambura gorge lodge, Elephant Hab lodge, Engiri Game lodge and campsite, Kasenyi safari camp, Aardvark safari lodge, Katara lodge, Pumba safari lodge, Enganzi Game lodge, Tembo safari lodge, Buffalo safari lodge, Twin Lakes safari lodge, Kingfisher lodge, Elephant Plains lodge, Mweya safari lodge, Kikorongo safari lodge, Queen Elizabeth Bush lodge, Queen Elizabeth safari lodge, Irungu Forest safari lodge, Marafiki safari lodge, Lake Munyanyange cave resort, Parkview safari lodge, Simba safari camp, Lake Chibwera camp, Ihamba safari lodge among others.

How to get to Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee trekking

Kyambura gorge is located in the eastern part of Queen Elizabeth national park and can be accessed by road transport means where you will drive from Kampala via Masaka, Mbarara road or Mubende, Fort Portal road which takes about 7 to 8 hours’ drive.

Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth national park can also be accessed by air transport means where you will book scheduled or charter domestic flights with Aerolink Uganda from Entebbe international airport to Kasese or Mweya airstrips and then connect to Kyambura gorge by road.

You can reach out to us at Achieve Global Safaris for more information or to book a chimpanzee trekking safari in Kyambura gorge.