Chimpanzee Habituation in Kibale forest National Park| Mum And Dad Uganda Tours
Chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park, Kibale forest National Park is Uganda’s premier chimpanzee tracking destination found in the western Uganda situated almost twenty-six kilometers south-east of fort portal city. The park covering an area of 776kilometer squared dominated by the rain forest interspersed, with tracts of grassland and swamp spanning altitude of 1100meters and 1600meters.
Kibale National Park a home to wildlife animals, bird species, chimpanzees, monkeys comprising of lush vegetation species a good place to the nature lovers and enthusiasts.
In Uganda one to engage in to Chimpanzee Habitation Experience must poses a valid chimpanzee permit obtained from two 
source one is from the local trustworthy tour operators, and the other is the Uganda Wildlife Authority office situated at Kamwokya in the central division of the city of Kampala at plot 7 Kira Road in between the Uganda Museum to the west and the British High Commission to the East.
Chimpanzee Habituation permit cost USD 300 for foreigner non- resident and USD 200 for foreign -residents, East Africa Citizen costs USD 200,000 UGX
Expectation during chimpanzee habituation#Chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park
However, this astonishing full day activity starts early in the morning always around 6:30 with briefing session being led by a well-informed tour guide from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) who equips visitors with the rules and regulation that govern the activity.
After that session the guests fully immerse them these in to the lush forest accompanied with a tour guide and the armed ranger who escorts guests for security purpose in case of any emergency outbreak.
Moving through trail heads once chimpanzees spotted guests observe the spectacular scene of chimpanzees up close playing feeding their young ones, copulating, breast feeding, resting. Tourist given humble time to see these creatures until in the evening around 7:00 pm when these adorable species will be nesting for the overnight stay.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so be sure to take photos for lasting memories. Tourists will be led out of the forest then the driver guide will shift them to back to the accommodation for relaxation dinner and overnight stay as they prepare for the next day.
What to pack while going for chimpanzee habituation
Tourists while going in for Chimpanzee Habituation experience are advised to carry enough drinking water, packed lunch, sunscreens, water proof hiking shoes, portable first aid kit, portable camera, insect repellent, rain jacket, gloves, face masks, long pants, long sleeved shirt. These are some of the notable essential items to have while going for the habituation.
The best time to go for chimpanzee habituation
Chimpanzee Habituation can be done all year round however mostly good during the dry seasons of June to August and December to February because during these periods the weather is more favorable for outdoor activities making the trails easier to navigate through while searching for the chimpanzees
How to reach Kibale national park
To reach this amazing forest one can make use of road and air transport network as analyzed below
By use road transport
From Kampala the capital city of Uganda to Kibale National Park the total travel distance is almost 338 kilometers and the 
travel time is approximately five to six hours depending on the traffic jam and the route used. One can choose to drive along Kasese- Fort portal High way, Kasese- Rwimi – Kasende Road or Mbara -Kamwenge Road this depends on the driver’s choice.
Meanwhile, tourists advised to use 4×4 tourist’s vehicle because some roads are in bad state more so during rainy season that runs in the month of March to May and September to November.
By use of Air transport#Chimpanzee habituation in kibale forest national park
Tourists fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi airstrip situated near Kampala using Uganda domestic flight scheduled, or chartered air craft to access Kasese airstrip or Nyakisharara air strip on reaching the driver guide will then transfer clients to the National Park.
The flight takes almost one hour and it’s the quickest mean to reach Kibale National Park from Kampala.
Where to sleep at kibale national park
Kibale National Park comprises of many accommodations upmarket, moderate and midrange facilities listed below each lodge comes with better amenities such as security, free parking service, room services, laundry services, restaurant, bars, playing grounds among others with hospitable service providers.
- Kibale Guest Cottages
- Ndali lodge
- Rwelera Safari Park
- Tinka’s Home stead
- Mountain of the Moon Hotel
- Kibale Safari Lodge
- Kyaninga Lodge
- Ataco Country Resort
- Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
- Crater Safari Lodge
- Isunga Lodge
- Papaya Lake Lodge
- Primate Safari Lodge
- Kibale Forest Camp
- Fort Motel
- Dutchess Hotel and Restaurant