The Chimpanzees of Uganda

Information, Background, Places for Chimpanzee Tracking (Trekking) in Uganda courtesy of Kabiza Wilderness Safaris.

Chimpanzees are found from Western Africa across the continent to East Africa.  There are over 5000 chimpanzees found in Uganda many of them in National Parks while others are in Wildlife Preserves and other places that they find conducive to their lifestyle.  It is said that at one time there 50,000 or more in Uganda, but due to encroachment of villages and settlements, the trapping of chimpanzees, or simply be used for target practice during the civil unrest in Uganda.

In the Parks and the Wildlife Reserves they are protected and there are ongoing research into the habits and nature of chimpanzees.

Visitors can even assist researchers and remain the various forests with the chimpanzees for one or several days. (a cost is involved)

There are three types of Chimpanzees and the Ugandan Chimpanzee is a part of the chimpanzees found central and east Africa, Pan Troglodytes Schweinfurthi.

They are our closest relative in the animal kingdom, 98.9% of the same genes as man.

Chimpanzees though smaller in size than man, are about 5 times stronger.  They weigh for males around 150 pounds while females are around 110 to 115 pounds.  When they age many of them actually bald somewhat.  They move in groups of Twenty to a hundred.  Forage for food and build nests, play and sleep in nests made in trees.

They primarily eat fruit, leaves, flowers, seeds but have been observed to kills other monkeys.  In the Kalinzu Forest in Uganda, researchers have observed them eating red-tailed monkeys.

Chimpanzees will use tools such as sticks to gather termites, use rocks to open nuts and other things that would be considered tools.

There is no breeding season and females will give birth every 4 to five years.

Uganda is the perfect place to see both Chimpanzees and Mountain Gorillas up close.

Most Chimpanzees that you will see up close as a visitor to Uganda are habituated, which means that they have become accustomed to be near humans.  Though it is lower in price to track Chimpanzees, there is still a daily limit and a limit to the size of the group going tracking (trekking).

Chimpanzees in Uganda Chimpanzee tracking (trekking) in Uganda with Kabiza Wilderness Safaris Ltd Quality Safaris - lowest in price -without compromise The endangered Chimps of Uganda Where does one go in Uganda for Chimpanzee Tracking (Trekking)? Uganda has many places where you can go Chimpanzee tracking (trekking) and many times combine it with other wildlife or Birding Safari activities The best Chimpanzee tracking (trekking) locations in Uganda Kibale Forest: This is the jungle of West Africa in Uganda.  More primates than anywhere else in Uganda and one of the best locations to track Chimpanzees.  You can also spend all day with Chimpanzees in the company of researchers as they are being habituated which means becoming used to Human Beings.  Budongo Forest:  Conveniently located for those visiting Murchison Falls National Park the Kaniyo Pabidi area of Budongo Forest is managed by the Jane Goodall Institute and is one of the most economical places in Uganda to track Chimpanzees.  If you are going on a three day safari to Murchison Falls this can easily be added to first or last day of your Murchison Falls Park Safari. Kyambura Gorge:  Located within Queen Elizabeth National Park and the perfect add-on to any Safari that includes Queen Elizabeth Park.  Enhance your Queen Elizabeth Safari Experience with a Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Tracking (Trekking) hike. Let us know if you would like to add this to your time at Queen Elizabeth National Park. There are other places where you will find Chimpanzees in Uganda, but the above three are the prime Tracking locations in Uganda for Chimpanzees. Uganda Travel Guide and Information: A complete total Travel Guide to Africa with Uganda as its focus. Travel Tips and Advice - Uganda Visa advice and where to buy it - Flying into Uganda information along with arrival and departure tips - Security and Safety tips in Uganda - Health Advice, Safari Tours, Mountain Gorilla Tracking, Chimpanzees, Birding, Mountain Climbing and more. Ugandan Wildlife -Gorilla-Primate-Birding Safaris:  Uganda is one of the premier destinations in Africa for the discerning traveler who wants to be off of the beaten path where you encounter more tourists than wildlife.  It is truly the pearl of Africa with half the Mountain Gorillas in the World, Chimpanzee and other primates, its abundance wildlife, 1040 species of birds and scenery that takes in snow capped mountains and the River Nile, savannas, genuine jungles, rainforests, volcanic mountains, the rift valley and besides the friendliest people in Africa. Helpful Africa Safari Information & Uganda Travel Information:  How to save money on a safari, budget travel, how to choose a safari, booking a safari, safari consultant, comments from clients, safety in Uganda, and responsible tourism practices. The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. - St. Augustine Question regarding Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda?  Just Ask Contact us by clicking on the Mountain Gorilla Stamp or this link, it will take you to the contact page. Call us from overseas 256 - (0) 774785852, Fax USA-567-429-5259. Kabiza Wilderness Safaris.   Live Chat

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