Also known as the valley of apes, Kyambura Gorge is located in the eastern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. It spans approximately 11 kilometers and links to the Kazinga channel and is home to most wildlife. The history of Kyambura Gorge dates back to 1962 as a hunting area till it was upgraded to game reserve status in 1965. The gorge is home to habituated chimpanzees, and other primates can also be spotted, for example, black and white colobus, vervet monkeys, baboons, and red-tailed monkeys, among others. Avian species can be spotted, for example, blue-headed bee-eaters, falcons, and African finfoots, among others.
Chimpanzee tracking at the gorge
- Before anything else, a tracking permit is needed and can be purchased from a reliable tour.
- Before entering the gorge for tracking, all tourists meet at the briefing point as they are given instructions; call them rules governing tracking.
- Depending on how far the chimpanzees have traveled in the gorge, tracking takes 2-3 hours and can be seen through the canopy.
- Tourists are always allowed one hour with the chimpanzees, and during this time you get to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- It should be noted that only 16 permits are located to the trackers per day, so it is recommended to book and purchase the permit in advance.
- Tracking at the gorge is done twice a day, that is, morning and afternoon.
- Morning starts at 8am, while afternoon starts at exactly 1pm.
For a fun-filled experience, trackers are encouraged to consider bringing with them comfortable shoes; good cameras; drinking water; extra batteries; rain gear, as the weather can change at any time; a walking stick; and a cap, among others. Book one of our primate tracking safaris this season and enjoy great discounts at Kitu Afrika Safaris Limited.
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