1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu from Mbarara

1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu from Mbarara

1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu from Mbarara is available for those in Mbarara for short holidays or work, who want to see the Chimpanzees and possibly to do starting and end in Mbarara. On this 1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu from Mbarara, you will start the journey at 6 am so that you are at Kalinzu in time for the morning chimpanzee trekking session which starts at 8 am the trek will end by mid-day and you will drive back to Mbarara with a stop for lunch arriving back in Mbarara after 3 pm.

About Kalinzu Forest

Kalinzu Forest is located close to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Maramagambo Forest in Bushenyi district Western Uganda. The Forest has about 414 Species of trees, it harbors 378 Species of Birds, six different Species of Primates, Blue Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys, Black and White Colobus Monkeys and Chimpanzees, 262 Butterflies, 97 Moths, Reptiles, and Flowers. Trekking in Kalinzu forest is one of the major activities done in this forest and many who have done it have had an experience worth the money spent.

Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest is worth the money, there are about 200 chimpanzees found in Kalinzu forest and are the main attraction with over 70 habituated chimps for trekking every day by visitors, these stay in two communities. Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest is managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and National Forestry Authority. The trek here takes 2 to 3 hours, half day or full day depending on the movement of chimps in the forest, once they are found you will stay for one hour with these amazing creatures to watch them eating, resting, and playing great experience and worth the money. The trek also gives chances to view other primates, reptiles and mammals, Monkeys, and Butterflies, depending on your luck and sightings during the trek through the forest.

How is chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest worth the money?

What you pay for chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest is $130 this allows you to learn more about how the chimpanzees are still surviving in Kalinzu forest as this gives you a great travel and learning experience through the trekking. The money paid also helps in the conservation of the chimpanzees and their natural habitat Kalinzu forest.

If no chimpanzees were trekking in Kalinzu forest, this forest would be all destroyed by now through encroachments from the communities but with the existence of this activity which also brings in foreign exchange to the country and the local communities around the forest when you visit and pays the entrance fees this has encouraged the local communities and the government of Uganda through National Forest Authority and Uganda Wildlife Authority to protect the original home of these chimpanzees which has, in turn, promoted environmental conservation in Uganda, this makes the money spent on chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest worth.

How long does the Chimpanzee trek in Kalinzu take

Chimpanzee trekking timings and conditions vary tremendously as the chimpanzees move continuously through the forest this also determines how long and challenging the chimpanzee trek will be that day of your trek. It is good to be prepared and remember the weather can change with very little warning. The terrain is often steep and through areas where there are no marked paths. The distance walked during chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu can take up to more than 5 miles it takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to find the chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest and back, which means you will spend approximately 2 hours each way. You will set off for the chimpanzee trek at 8 am and be back by noon.

What is the cost and money spent on chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest?

The cost of chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest depends on days spent and places where to stay on your safari to Kalinzu forest for this activity. A chimpanzee trekking permit costs $130 for a foreign non-resident and $65 per resident per person per trek, this permit allows you to spend 1-hour encountering the habituated chimpanzees in Kalinzu forest. On top of the permit, you will also pay for other services for a successful chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest which include transport, accommodation, and guiding. Below are the popular chimpanzee trekking safaris in Kalinzu forest for you to choose from;

How to book chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest

For this 1 Day Chimpanzee Trekking in Kalinzu from Mbarara, you will need to have your chimpanzee trekking permit secured in advance to confirm that you are booked for chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest. Once you have your planned dates of travel confirmed we will need you to send us an email here so that we check for the availability of chimpanzee trekking permits online with the Kalinzu forest management once we confirm permits are available for your planned dates we will let you know so that we can send you an invoice for you to make payment for the permits.

Once the payment reflects on our account we will go ahead and purchase your permits immediately and send you a scanned copy of the permits for your records and perusal, this will confirm you are booked for chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest. It is advised to book your permits in advance at least 2-3 months prior to your visit given the fact these sell out very quickly on a first come first serve basis.

Best time to Book chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest

The best time to do chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest is from June to October and December to March during this time it is a dry season in Uganda with mild rainfall making it easy for the treks in the Forests, as well during this time the vegetation is not fully grown and it is easy for viewing the chimpanzees offering great sights for photographs. During the other months of April, May, and November which is normally a wet season, this makes the vegetations grow high making the sightings unclear however during this time the treks tend to be shorter given the fact chimpanzees don’t move further distances looking for food, food is readily available in the forest compared to the dry seasons.

Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for a Ugandan native, we specialize in life-changing experiences and sustainable tours and holidays to all East African countries. We are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with Uganda Wildlife Authority making it easy to book your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in Trip Advisor reviews.

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