Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale: What Nobody Tells You

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale: What Nobody Tells You

Gorilla trekking gets all the attention, but chimp tracking in Kibale is louder, funnier, and far more physical. Chimpanzees move fast, and so do you, ducking through…

Gorilla trekking gets all the attention, but chimp tracking in Kibale is louder, funnier, and far more physical. Chimpanzees move fast, and so do you, ducking through undergrowth trying to keep up.

Following the calls through Kibale's canopy.
Following the calls through Kibale's canopy.

You'll hear them long before you see them, a chorus of hoots and screams that carries for over a kilometre through the forest. When you do catch up, they're usually mid-argument, mid-groom, or mid-snack, rarely posing.

It's the most chaotic hour I offer, and one of the best.
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