If you are planning for primate photo safaris in Africa, it is Uganda and Rwanda to go where you will choose to start with the Chimpanzee tracking is one of the most interesting, attractive and popular activities done in Uganda and Rwanda if not gorilla trekking and to experience more of this activity do not forget to bring your self a good quality Camera for taking photos on your chimpanzee tracking tour in Uganda and Rwanda.

This activity provides you with opportunities of sighting other features in the forest like Primates which include Black & White Colobus Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Vervets, Baboons, Red tailed Monkeys, Reptiles like Snakes, insects like Butterflies, tsetse flies, different tree species, and different bird species.

For successful chimpanzee Photo Safari you should make sure maintain your voice at low tone while in the Jungle to avoid scaring these primates, move slowly while in the Jungle, do not eat in the presence of these Primates and do not use flush cameras when taking photos of these primates.

Where to go for Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda & Rwanda.

Listed below are some of the popular National Parks you should go for Chimpanzee tracking Safaris while in Uganda and Rwanda.

Kibale Forest National Park

This Park is located in the South western part of Uganda nearing Queen Elizabeth National Park in the South, it is characterized with ever green tropical rain forest comprising of big tree species, shrubs, bamboo forests and more where these interesting primates live, the best route to reach Kibale forest National Park is via Kampala – Mityana – Mubende – Fort Portal high way and its about 358 kms from Kampala up to Kibale, Other primates in Kibale forest National Park include Black & White Colobus Monkeys, Vervets, Red tailed Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, insects include Butter flies, tsetse flies, bees, Reptiles include Snakes like Pythons, Black Cobra, Gabon viper and different bird species sighted in the Bigodi Wetland. Popular activities done in this park include Chimpanzee tracking and habituation experience which costs $150 USD and $220 USD per person respectively.

Queen Elizabeth National Park

This is also located in the South western part of Uganda bordering Kibale forest National Park in the North; it is characterized with tropical rain forest, Savannah grasslands, and some areas covered with swamps. This Park is also popularly known for the chimpanzee primates which are located in the Kyambura gorge side although during some seasons these primates are rarely seen since they move very deep into the forest in search of what to eat.

Queen is also popularly known for the famous tree climbing lions which are found in the Ishasha sector and other wild animals, primates, species in this park include African big fives which include Elephants, Buffaloes, & leopards, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Vervets, Baboons, Kobs, Red tailed Monkeys, insects like Butter flies, tsetse flies, Reptiles like Snakes, aquatic species like Hippopotamus, Crocodiles, different bird species and more. Activities done in this park include Game drive, boat cruise and Chimpanzee tracking which cost $50 USD per person.

Murchison Falls National Park

This Park is located in the North western part of Uganda popularly known for the great Murchison falls; it’s characterized with tropical rain forest, Savannah grasslands and swamps. Chimpanzees in Murchison falls National Park are found in Budongo forest and its tracking costs $90 USD per person, other attractions in this park include Murchison falls, African big fives like Elephants, Buffaloes, leopards, aquatic species like hippopotamus, crocodiles, different bird species and more.

Nyungwe Forest National Park

This is located in the South western part of Rwanda popularly known for the Chimpanzee primates; it’s characterized with tropical rain forest comprising of big tree species and Savannah grasslands. Other primates in this park include Monkeys like baboons, vervet, Black & White Colobus Monkeys, insects like Butter flies, tsetse flies, beers, Reptiles like Snakes and more. Activities done in Nyungwe include Chimpanzee tracking which costs $90 USD per person, Canopy walk and more.

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

This is a protected area located on the waters of Lake Victoria in the central part of Uganda, it was created to provide home for the orphaned and un cared Chimpanzees, currently over 49 chimpanzee primates are protected in this area. The best way of reaching this sanctuary is by use of a boat or private charter from either Kajjansi airstrip or Entebbe airport. Major activities done by visitors to this Sanctuary include Chimpanzee feeding, Care giving, and Volunteering.