# Chimpanzee Trekking

> Budongo is the largest mahogany forest in East Africa and home to the largest number of chimpanzees in Uganda.

Source: https://nilesafarilodge.com/activities/chimpanzee-trekking

Budongo is the largest mahogany forest in East Africa and home to the largest number of chimpanzees in Uganda.

Uganda has a modest population of about five thousand chimpanzees, spread across its forests and parks. Budongo lies 61 km from the lodge.

Choose a standard trek, or the habituation experience: two to three hours with a chimpanzee group that is still becoming used to people.

## At a glance

- **Distance**: 61 km from the lodge
- **Habituation**: 2–3 hours
- **Children Under 12 are not allowed to take part**:

[Enquire about this activity](https://nilesafarilodge.com/contact?about=Chimpanzee+Trekking&topic=Activities+and+safaris#enquire)

Or call [Whatsapp: +256 757 363362 Landline: +256 776 938 933](tel:+256757363362+256776938933)

## Photographs and film

3 photographs and 1 short film. Select one to see it larger.

- Chimpanzee Trekking on film

## More to do

- [Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary](https://nilesafarilodge.com/activities/ziwa-rhino-sanctuary) (Free for guests): Track southern white rhino on foot, the only place in Uganda to see them.
- [Sport Fishing](https://nilesafarilodge.com/activities/sport-fishing): Half and full days on the Nile for keen anglers. Every fish goes back.
- [Bush Dining](https://nilesafarilodge.com/activities/bush-dining): A bush breakfast at Delta Point, dinner at the campsite, or packed meals for a long day out.

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