Chimpanzee Habituation Experience-Kibale National Park
Engage in transformation of wild chimpanzees in Kibale to trek-able chimps. Visit the primate world for a 1 Day experience in the jungle with our closest relatives sharing over 98% of our DNA. chimpanzee Habituation experience best suits researchers and nature lovers because it gives enough time to research, learn and ask any form of question from trained guide or ranger plus the fresh soothing breath from the tropical rain forest in Kibale National Park.
The habituation process involves hiking through the forest in search of a group of chimpanzees which is not normally trekked then spend the all day trying to transforming them. This gives you time to really connect with the group and learn about their different characters and habits, and group dynamics. This experience offers a real chance to develop fieldwork skills and learn about behavioral research. Guests are also accompanied by both UWA rangers and guides who know the chimps intimately and will be able to answer any questions you may have during the habituation experience, and can discuss the history of the group and changes over time.
NOTE:
Since Chimpanzee Habituation is a full day experience You can choose a nature or community walk in Bigodi in the evening after arriving in the afternoon or the second day after the habituation experience.
Despite kibale being the most popular Chimpanzee Habituation and trekking destination chimpanzees can be trekked in Kyambura Gorge depending on the Itenary
PRIOR INFO BEFORE TREKKING
- Book a permit a month before the tracking date
- You must be at least 12 years old to go chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
- There are typically 8 people per trekking group
- To prevent transmitting human-borne diseases to the chimps, anyone who is ill (with the flu, for example) is not allowed in the park.
- Keep a Distance of at least 10 meters between you and the chimpanzees
- Don’t eat next to the chimpanzees
- Standard operating procedures(SOPS) like masks, sanitizing and washing hands are observed
Despite the wide spread pandemic out break, Kibale national park has re-opened both residents and non residents with in the country boundary are allowed to track chimpanzees.
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