Chimpanzee habituation is a daily activity that takes at least two to three years to help these animals get used to human presence and prepare them for tracking.
Do you want to spend more time with the chimps? The chimpanzee habituation experience (CHEX) is the right choice for you, as it allows you to stay with the primates for more than four hours.
This is different from the usual chimpanzee trekking program, where a visitor is allowed only one hour with a chimpanzee family.
The only requirement for this activity is a permit, which is different from the ordinary trekking permit. It costs USD 300 for foreign non-residents, USD 250 for foreign residents, and USD 70 for East African citizens.
It is advised to book your habituation permit at least three or more months in advance.
The best time to do the chimpanzee habituation experience (CHEX) is in March, April, and November when the park is less crowded.
The activity is not for the faint-hearted but for those ready to face the jungle at all costs.
This is how your day will go
Early in the morning, you will have breakfast, then meet your guide, who will take you into the forest. Only six people per group, including researchers and guides, are allowed to habituate the chimps.
Booking with a trusted tour operator will make your journey easier, as they can also help book your accommodation. The tour operators can pick you up from the airport and take you to Kibale National Park, where they have already arranged everything you need for a happy and comfortable trip.
Kibale National Park is also home to 70 forest animals, including elephants and some antelope species. It is also a place for 375 bird species flying from one area to another. But above all, primates are the most common animals in the park.
Kibale National Park is currently the best place for the chimpanzee habituation experience.
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