Experience Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest

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About this activity

Uganda’s Budongo Forest is one of the best reserves to track Chimpanzees. Alongside a private guide, follow natural trails while tracking the sounds and signs of chimpanzee activity. Budongo is also a haven for monkeys, birds, butterflies, and medicinal plants, so every step brings new discoveries. Whether you’re an avid wildlife lover or simply curious about our primate cousins, this trek offers a rare window into the life of chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Upgrade to a full-day tour for a 'chimpanzee habituation experience' and watch how they slowly get accustomed to human beings.

Learn about chimpanzees from your tour guide.
See other primates and several plant species on your walk.
Choose a half-day or full-day tour to fit your schedule.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Murchison Backpackers

Ages: Adults (16–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Budongo Forest Chimpanzee Tracking

4 hours Admission included

Budongo forest reserve is one of the best places to track Chimpanzees in Uganda. Tracking is done either in the morning or the afternoon based on preference and availability of Chimpanzee permits. This tour typically starts after a winding drive to the beautiful forest, followed by a briefing from your designated park ranger. The trek may take anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour, depending on the Chimps' location that day.

Once a troop is found, you’ll spend up to one hour observing these primates, which share 98% of our DNA. You'll witness incredible behavior such as grooming, foraging, vocalizing, feeding, playing, and swinging through the canopy with remarkable agility—an awe-inspiring experience that’s both intimate and wild. You shall also be exposed to other primates, plants, and shrubs of this vast forest.