Kalinzu forest chimpanzee trekking
Kalinzu forest chimpanzee trekking: One interesting thing to do in Kalinzu forest is go chimpanzee trekking, where people go into the tropical jungle to look for chimpanzees that are used to people and spend an hour with them in their natural setting. Kalinzu forest is in the western part of Uganda, in the Bushenyi district, close to Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is home to many animal species, such as chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, and more than 378 bird species, 262 butterfly species, and 414 tree species.
In Uganda, you can go chimpanzee hiking in Kibale Forest National Park, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Budongi Forest in Murchison Falls National Park, in addition to Kalinzu Forest.
Trekking with chimpanzees in the Kalinzu forest
There are two sessions for chimpanzee hiking in Kalizu Forest. The first session starts at 8 a.m., and the second session starts around 2 p.m. For each session, the rules, laws, and standards are explained at the park offices early in the morning. You will be given a chimpanzee family to walk with after the training. The trip through the forest takes between 2 and 5 hours, based on where the chimps are because they like to move around looking for food. Wildlife will be visible while trekking, and once the chimpanzees are found, you will be able to spend an hour with them in their natural habitat. This gives you a chance to learn about their habits, take pictures and videos, and watch them go about their daily lives.
When is the best time to go monkey hiking in Kalinzu forest?
Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest can be done at any time of the year, but the best time is during the dry season, also called the peak season, which is in June, July, August, September, December, January, and February. This is when the forest doesn’t get much rain, so the trails for chimpanzee trekking are dry and easy to use.
You can also go chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu forest during the low season (March, April, May, October, and November), when few people are there because it rains a lot. This is a good time to go because there will be fewer people, and some lodges will offer discounts to attract customers, which is good for budget travelers.
The price of a pass to walk with chimpanzees in Kalinzu forest
Permits to go hiking with chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest cost 130 USD per person who is not from East Africa, 65 USD per person who is from East Africa, and 65 USD per person who is from another country.
How do I get a pass to go on a monkey hike in Kalinzu Forest?
You can book chimpanzee hiking permits in Kalinzu forest through a reputable tour company, such as Maseke Adventure Co.Ltd. Just let us know the date, month, and year you want to see the chimps when you contact us. Once you reach us, we’ll check with the Uganda Wildlife Authority to see if there are any permits available. If there are, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permit. It will be possible for us to get the monkey licenses for you once the payment is made.
Chimpanzee hiking in the Kalinzu forest
Trekking with chimpanzees in the Kalinzu Forest
What to bring with you on a chimpanzee walk in the Kalinzu forest
When going on a chimpanzee trekking safari in the Kalinzu forest, you should bring a long-sleeved shirt and pants, hiking shoes, bug spray, a waterproof rain jacket, long socks, a camera and extra batteries, a pair of binoculars, energy snacks and water, a walking stick, a warm sweater, a backpack, and other things.
Other things to do in Kalinzu forest
Besides trekking chimpanzees, tourists can do other fun things in Kalinzu Forest during their safari. These include forest walks, where you can explore the forest on foot, bird watching, where you can see many types of birds, wildlife viewing, where you can see many types of animals, butterfly identification, where you can see many colorful butterflies, and more.
How to get to the forest of Kalinzu
Kalinzu Forest is in the western part of Uganda. To get there, you can drive from Kampala through Masaka, Mbarara, and Bushenyi, and then to Kalinzu Forest. The drive takes about 5 to 6 hours.
To get to Kalinzu Forest by plane, you can make a local flight with Aerolink Uganda from Entebbe International Airport to either Kasese or Mweya airstrips. From there, it takes about two hours to drive to Kalinzu Forest.
