1-Day Chimpanzee Trekking Tour in Budongo Forest from Hoima

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Delve into Budongo Forest for thrilling chimpanzee trekking
• 02 Connect with nature's closest cousins on an immersive chimpanzee trek
• 03 Track chimpanzees beneath Budongo's lush canopy and spend an hour in their presence
• 04 See chimpanzees in their natural habitat in Budongo Forest Reserve

Enjoy a one-day chimpanzee trekking experience in Budongo Forest Reserve, ideal for travellers based in Masindi, Hoima, Bulisa, Murchison Falls National Park, Pakwach, and the surrounding areas who want to get up close to chimpanzees. This forest reserve offers the chance to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat while exploring one of Uganda's noted primate destinations.

Once the chimpanzees have been found, you will be allowed to stay with them for one hour and thereafter return to the starting point for debriefing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Hoima

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo Forest Reserve

• After an early morning breakfast at your lodge or residence, your guide will meet you. Shortly after the briefing, you will transfer to Budongo Forest ahead of your chimpanzee trekking experience.
• On arrival, meet the ranger guide, who will brief you on the do's and don'ts while you are in the presence of chimpanzees.
• You will then begin trekking. Once the chimpanzees have been found, you will be allowed to stay with them for one hour and thereafter return to the starting point for debriefing.
• This will be followed by a transfer back to your hotel, marking the end of your one-day chimpanzee trekking experience in Budongo Forest.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Chimpanzee trekking permit
• Round-trip transfers in a 4x4 safari van
• Park entrance fees
• English-speaking Uganda driver and guide, among others

What's Not Included

• The price excludes all other items of a personal nature, such as bar bills, visas, gratuities, personal insurance, and porter hire, among others.

What to bring

• All treks are led by Senior Ranger Guides, who are responsible for monitoring the habituated gorilla groups daily. Gorilla trekking can take 2-10 hours, depending on the location of the group being trekked and the difficulty of the terrain.
• During the trek, the temperature averages 24 degrees C, but trekkers are advised to wear trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, and gloves to protect themselves from stings and thorns. A pair of long socks is essential so you can tuck your trousers into them in case of army/red ants. Good walking boots or shoes are also necessary, and we advise bringing along a raincoat, packed lunch, drinking water, snacks, and charged cameras and phones.
• To safeguard the health of mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys, you are encouraged to wear surgical face masks when in their presence. Mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and chimpanzees are susceptible to human illness.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hoima, Uganda

Tour start

Hoima, Uganda

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.