1 Day Chimp Trek Tour - Budongo Forest
OVERVIEW
1 day Chimps trek in Budongo Forest Kaniyo-Pabidi, Murchison Falls National Park with primates and lots of birds
Located in Murchison Falls National Park Budongo Forest Reserve is 793 square kilometers of which only 53% is forest and the rest grassland. Budongo Forest boasts of a high biodiversity of 24 species of small animals 9 of which are primates, 465 species of trees and shrubs, 359 species of birds, 289 species of butterflies and 130 species of moths. The forest is renowned for its high number of mahogany trees and chimpanzees. The forest is believed to contain some 600-700 chimpanzees
In Kaniyo Pabidi, six groups have been habituated. In May, June, July and August visitors have over a 90% chance of seeing the chimps. In February, March, April and September this drops to 70%, and in October, November, December and January, when food is scarcer, chances drop to 50%. For chimp tracking its best to start early around 7.00 am. The guides follow the daily movements of the habituated chimpanzee groups. Three years of recording their movements indicate July, August and September offer a 90% success rate of seeing the chimps. In February , March , April, May and September this decreases to 70 %, and in October, November, December and January when food is scarcer chances drop to 50%. The fluctuating fruiting seasons of the forest trees determine the chimp’s movements. It can take 30 minutes or all day to find them. Only children 7 years and upwards are allowed chimp tracking. Groups are limited to 6 people.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Visit the rare white Rhinos of Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
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The Murchison Falls National Park in search of the big five.
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Tracking the infamous Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park.
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Tree-climbing lions of Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
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Golden Monkey tracking in Kisoro’s Mgahinga National Park.
SEASONS
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January to March: Hot and dry, an excellent time of year to be on safari in Uganda.
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April and May: Uganda’s long rainy season when many camps are closed. Rains tend to be in the morning and late afternoon.
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June to September: Temperatures climb rapidly and this is a fantastic time of year for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
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October to December: Another great time of year to be on safari, you can get some rain in November but temperatures are favourable and conditions are ideal for game viewing.
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