1-Day Chimpanzee Habituation in Uganda Primate Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

6:00am head to the park, Meet your researchers and rangers at the Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a safety briefing on forest etiquette and what to expect from semi-habituated groups. Then enter the forest You’ll witness the spectacular "de-nesting" as they wake up, stretch, and descend from the canopy.
Morning:
This is the most active time. You'll follow the group through the undergrowth as they hunt for fruit, groom one another, and communicate through loud "pant-hoots" and drumming on tree buttresses.
Midday:
As the heat intensifies, chimps often descend to the forest floor to rest or nap in the shade. This is when you’ll enjoy your own packed lunch (brought from your lodge) while keeping a respectful distance.
Afternoon:
The group may begin moving again to find new food sources. You’ll observe mothers nursing their young and juveniles playing—behaviors rarely seen on shorter one-hour treks.
The day ends as the chimpanzees select sturdy branches to weave fresh nests for the night.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.