The Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
Small groups of selected trekkers set off daily across the forest floor at 7:30 am and reach a noisy chimpanzee community habituated for human visits about half an hour later. Local trackers who lead the chimpanzee trekking excursions track the chimps by following a trail of knuckle prints, dung, and half-digested fruit.
Very soon, you’re in the center of lawless primates acting like a bunch of six-year-olds on a sugar high. You, then, spend the next hour watching the chimps feed, play, laugh, hug, kiss, and fornicate. The drama unfolds as male chimps hold fight bouts, slap hollow buttress roots, and chase each other, jostling for a seat at the top of the hierarchy.
The guides allow tourists to observe them from a 7-meter distance, avoiding loud noise, sudden movement, standing, shaking branches, and staring directly into their eyes. Still and all, tempting to gaze into the eyes of a wild creature that shares 98.4 percent of our DNA will change your deepest thoughts and feelings about the great Apes of Africa.
Planning & Logistics
There are a couple of things you need to look out for when planning a chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda. These include the trekking permit or guided pass to see the chimps in their natural cradle. Plus, where to stay and how to get there and back.
The whole process can be daunting for someone planning a safari from thousands of miles away. That is why you need a local tour operator who understands the local logistics.
Truehaste Tours and Travel specialists understand the logistical landscape, and the company has partnerships with the best accommodation facilities. With this, we can recommend and book you into the best lodgings that will also take care of your meals.
Our chimpanzee trekking packages can also combine private game viewing and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Please send us an email at@info@truehastetour.com to start customizing your holiday package.