Chimpanzee trekking Versus Gorilla trekking – Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking safaris.

Comparing gorilla trekking with chimpanzee trekking, it’s crucial to remember that chimps spend a greater amount of time in trees. Chimpanzees spend much of their day wandering through the trees, while gorillas spend their time feeding and exploring the jungle on the ground. Their intriguing behavior, such as swinging among the trees or building nests, can cause neck pain and make them more difficult to notice and photograph. There are moments when all you can do is smile while seeing them and acknowledge that your photos won’t be flawless.

Chimpanzees were livelier and produced more noise than gorillas. Unlike my gorilla trekking experience, you feel as like you are part of the group and surrounded by them, which adds to the overall excitement of the event. The gorilla trek was more steeper than the chimp excursion, but the jungle was still rather dense. I felt like I had more time to enjoy the jungle and observe the nearby birds and other monkeys because the trip wasn’t as taxing.

Chimpanzee tracking, like tracking gorillas, requires a permission, and the daily limit on permits is enforced. Each group in Kibale is limited to six guests. In contrast to gorilla trekking, which has longer hikes, visiting the chimpanzees can be done in the morning or the afternoon.

There are differing opinions on whether it makes a difference to visit in the morning or not because chimpanzees tend to be sleepy in the afternoon. They were certainly busy when we visited in the morning! You should dress in layers, rain gear, and sturdy shoes, much like on a gorilla climb. To ward off the safari ants, tuck your jeans into your boots or bring gaiters if you have them! Using gardening gloves will also help you stay away from stinging nettles.