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Experience Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest

4.7/5 Masindi from Murchison Backpackers
  • Duration4 hours
  • Max Travelers15 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryAdventure Tours, Half-day Tours

Overview

Uganda’s Budongo Forest is one of the best reserves to track Chimpanzees. Alongside a private guide, follow natural trails while tracking the sounds and signs of chimpanzee activity. Budongo is also a haven for monkeys, birds, butterflies, and medicinal plants, so every step brings new discoveries. Whether you’re an avid wildlife lover or simply curious about our primate cousins, this trek offers a rare window into the life of chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Upgrade to a full-day tour for a ‘chimpanzee habituation experience’ and watch how they slowly get accustomed to human beings.

– Learn about chimpanzees from your tour guide.
– See other primates and several plant species on your walk.
– Choose a half-day or full-day tour to fit your schedule.

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What's included

  • Private transportation

  • All Fees and Taxes

What's Not included

  • Meals

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  • Budongo forest reserve is one of the best places to track Chimpanzees in Uganda. Tracking is done either in the morning or the afternoon based on preference and availability of Chimpanzee permits. This tour typically starts after a winding drive to the beautiful forest, followed by a briefing from your designated park ranger. The trek may take anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour, depending on the Chimps' location that day. nnOnce a troop is found, youu2019ll spend up to one hour observing these primates, which share 98% of our DNA. You'll witness incredible behavior such as grooming, foraging, vocalizing, feeding, playing, and swinging through the canopy with remarkable agilityu2014an awe-inspiring experience thatu2019s both intimate and wild. You shall also be exposed to other primates, plants, and shrubs of this vast forest.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

4.7/5 7 reviews
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