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Murchison falls National park is one the most visited safari destination in Uganda, it is also known as the largest and oldest safari park covering almost 4000 square kilometers, the park is blessed with a diversity intriguing attractions worthy to experience on a Uganda Safari. It is a home to about 46 mammal species, over 450 bird colorful species and many indigenous tree species. Many travelers love to visit Murchison Falls National Park with a core reason to groove on magnificent scenic views of Murchison falls one of the world’s strongest water fall formed by Victoria Nile – the longest river in the world. Murchison falls national park features wonderful rainforests like Kaniyo Pabidi, Budongo and Rabongo forest which make it suitable for chimpanzee tracking experience.
Chimpanzee Tracking or Trekking
Chimpanzee tracking is an activity giving you chance to reach the world of chimpanzees in the wild with a permission from the Uganda Wildlife Authority giving you a ranger to lead a small group of 8 people to their hideout. This activity is perfectly done in the beautiful forests of Murchison Falls National Park where you encounter over 600 chimpanzees in these forests. You can also find mahogany trees in Kaniyo Pabidi and Budongo Forest in east Africa as a whole.
Best time to go chimpanzee tracking.
The best time to go for chimpanzee tracking is in the months of October to January, it is easy to view the chimpanzees since the trees are short and the fruits are ripening in the forest so they come to eat them. Chimpanzee tracking is usually best done in the mornings and afternoon with the help of a game ranger.
Where to go for Chimpanzee Trekking in Murchison Falls National Park.
Rabongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park.
Rabongo forest is a tropical forest found on an island surrounded with mesmerizing grassland in Murchison Falls National Park making it a good place for chimpanzee tracking and also bird watching. The forest is gifted with quite a big number of primates like white Columbus monkeys, black Columbus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, olive baboons mention but few making Rabongo forest a best place for chimpanzee trekking in Murchison Falls National Park.
Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park.
Budongo forest is a good place to go for trekking activity, the largest mahogany forest is also found in Budongo forest making it a realm base for chimpanzees. It is a home to about 360 bird species,24 mammal species, 450 tree species, 130 moth species and over 250 butterfly species. Travelers can also see other exciting primates in Budongo forest like the red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, olive baboon, black Columbus monkeys, white Columbus monkeys among others
Kaniyo Pabidi forest in Murchison Falls National Park.
This forest is located near Kichumbanyabo gate of Murchison Falls National Park. Kaniyo Pabidi mostly harbors more of birdlife and butterflies. Birds in Kaniyo Pabidi include; Puvels illadopsis, hornbill, kingfisher to mention but a few. The forest is mainly surrounded by the ironwood and the mahogany trees which make you experience nature in its natural state.
Incase you are planning a Uganda safari to Murchison Falls National Park this season, feel free to tailor your safari with a chimpanzee trekking experience which gives you an opportunity to encounter with other interesting primates. Regardless of whether you are family, group or solo the activity can be ideal on safari bucket list, you can get in touch with our travel experts to assist arrange a dreamlife tour to Murchison Falls National Park and you wont regret every dollar spent on your road trip, Simply send an email on info@gorillaugandasafaribookings.com or call us directly on +256-775630809 or +256-701343598 to speak directly to our reservations team.