Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest Park in Uganda

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest National park in Uganda is possibly the best as to where to view chimpanzees in the world. Chimpanzee tracking, in Kibale has h approximately over  1,400 chimps in the forest, about 120 are habituated.  The habituated chimpanzees are the ones allowed to track by humans. As to embark on the tracking and entering deep into the forest and getting ready and  soon discover that coming face to face with a chimpanzee or mountain gorilla isn’t something you can ever really be prepared for.
It’s a lot like unexpectedly running into an old friend you haven’t seen in years, or being startled by your own reflection. For a moment you freeze as you try and make sense of it all. Simply put, it’s impossible not to be moved.

You will spend  a f
ull day with two different chimp groups. Will see  elders with grey beards, dominant alpha males, and females with newborn babies. But will see even more wild animals like elephants if you are lucky may encounter leopard  mongoose etc.  We see how  intelligent these beings  are when they decide to use their  language, tools, and make a ‘home’ to sleep in come dusk. So this is seeing another society you have not seen before  focusing on their  families.

When you take or you are about to tour destinations with primates Uganda is simply the best , here will view lots of chimpanzees, mountain gorillas rarely seen anywhere else other than Rwanda.  A uganda tour combined with Uganda wildlife safari will yeil much in terms of big five . primates, nature  and even people as it is believed tht ugandans are very receptive and ever happy  so wil make friends here for your last ever lasting memories.

What is Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla trekking is or call it gorilla tracking is a captivating and unforgettable experience which more than repays the effort needed to reach Bwindi and to trek through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest  famous for the habitat for Mountain gorillas.Mountain gorilla trekking in #Bwindi is fascinating and will give you memories to linger in your minds for life time. Bwindi mountain gorillas are habituated  for human interaction without any infliction in this case tourists . Mountain gorillas live in families . And  about 8 gorilla families have been habituated  for safaris  and they include; Mubare, Habiyanja, Rushegura, #Nkuringo, Rushaga, #Nkuringo etc,

Thus the  thrill of trekking for mountain gorillas in the astonishingly beautiful misty highlands of East Africa in Uganda and  is not difficult to explain. Quietly observing these gentle giants as they go about their day is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a privileged few, and to be treasured beyond compare. If you are lucky enough to exchange glances with one of the troop, you will become aware of that narrow genetic gap between our two great ape species. The exchange of recognition, of awareness, is obvious. “This is not the heart-thumping primordial fear one experiences when a twitchy lion gives you the stare, or that adrenaline rush when that cantankerous old buffalo bull rises from the bush thicket and fixes you with his myopic angry glare. No, this is different. This is gentle to-and-fro communication at a spiritual level.

#Gorilla tracking can be challenging and you need to be reasonably fit. You will need a gorilla trekking permit. Today gorilla permit in Uganda cost US $600 . You can buy gorilla safari permit through tour operators lie Travel Hemispheres  safari  Uganda safari company .  Visitors will   report at different park offices within Bwindi nearest to the gorilla tracking family at around 8.00am. After briefing as to how will conduct yourself while in the forest and that time when you meet face to face with gentle giants the mountain gorillas. So will be briefed on dos and donts rules when with gorillas. Below are #mountain gorilla rules to be followed and adhere to while trekking mountain gorillas.
1. No one with a communicable disease such us flu or diarrhoea is allowed to visit gorillas.
2. do not surround the gorillas but remain in tight group.
3. Leave at least a distance of 5m between you an the gorillas.
4. Flash photography is strictly forbidden.
5. Do not eat or smoke within 200m of the gorillas.
6.  If you need to sneeze or cough , turn away from the gorillas and cover you nose and mouth.
7. Bury all human faeces in hole dug at least 30 cm/ 1 foot deep and ensure that it is properly filled in afterwards. 
8. All litter must be removed from the park for disposal.
9. Do not spit on vegetation or soil 
10 No person under 15 years will be allowed to trek mountain gorillas.

A recent survey produced the excellent news that the mountain gorilla population is now  increasing and it is estimated at 1,000+  individuals, up from fewer than 900 individuals in 2010. This increase is due largely to the co-operation from communities that live near mountain gorillas, NGOs that operate on the ground, and tourists, who pay in hard currency for the privilege of trekking to see mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are found in two populations in Africa and form a big gist of Uganda safaris.
 An estimated 600 individuals in the Virunga Massif – which includes #Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda), Virunga National Park (DR Congo) and Mgahinga National Park (Uganda);
 An estimated 500 individuals in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda). So #Bwindi holds more than half of  worlds mountain gorillas.

Facts about Chimpanzees of Uganda

Facts about Chimpanzees of Uganda

Chimpanzees are found in 21 countries in Africa. They used to be found in 25 countries and it is estimated that within 20 years 10 countries will have lost all their chimpanzees.
There are only 5000 chimpanzees left in Uganda. 94.4% of sub-counties in Uganda have more people than all the chimpanzees in the whole country.
Chimpanzees and other primates can be seen in Uganda more easily than anywhere else in the world. They already attract many tourists and researchers that are visiting Uganda and generate revenue.

Chimpanzees share 98% of human genes making our closest living relative.
Chimpanzees give birth every 3-7years and look after their infants for 10 – 12 years before they are old enough to survive on their own.
Chimpanzees live in communities that split up and join again later unlike gorillas who stay together.Chimpanzees are major gist of Uganda safaris and tours.

Chimpanzees have cultural differences –communities have different life styles.
Chimpanzees can use tools, they use rocks to crack nuts, sticks to fish for termites, and make sponges from leaves to soak up water for drinking from hollows in trees.

Chimpanzees are an endangered species because they are rare and declining rapidly across Africa. International laws protect chimpanzees because they are threatened by extinction. Their main cause of decline is due to the activities of people for example: growing crops and grazing for domestic livestock Furthermore, forest concessions are sold to timber companies from the developed world, some of which practice clear cutting, turning forest habitats into desert.