The Chimpanzee Habituation Experience lets you join researchers in Kibale Forest as they follow a chimpanzee community through the day. It is ideal for photographers, wildlife lovers and anyone who wants more than one hour.
You can leave before dawn to see the chimpanzees wake and climb down from their nests, then follow them as they feed, hunt, fight and rest.
Where to do it
- Kibale Forest National Park, Kanyanchu area
What to expect
- Start around 6:00 AM as the chimps leave their nests
- Full day in the forest with a packed lunch
- Watching feeding, grooming and social behaviour up close
- Small groups and expert guides
Good to know
- Fewer permits are issued than for regular tracking, so book early
- Best in the drier months, though it runs all year
- Bring snacks, water and insect repellent
- Minimum age is 15 years
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