Chimpanzee Tracking is the art of taking a stroll through the forests in order to catch a glimpse of the fascinating primates that swing around the forest branches.

Queen Elizabeth National park has five prominent ecosystems ranging from the thick underground rain forest in Kyambura gorge to the swamps along Kazinga Channel.

The Kyambura gorge is also known as the valley of apes and is found in the eastern part of the Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The type of vegetation in Kyambura gorge aids the lifestyle of the famous chimpanzees. It is characterized by tall thick trees and the underground rainforest vegetation. The trees give fruits seasonally, which makes the chimpanzee habitation an enjoyable one as fruits are considered their main course.

The chimpanzees in Kyambura gorge are said to be very mobile compared to the other chimpanzees in other national parks.

The tall trees, with their seasonal fruits and pliable branches make it easier for the chimpanzees to build their nests.

The chimpanzees stay in groups called troops, these troops consist of about 30-80 individuals. Chimpanzees chew leaves. After chewing, they use them as sponge. The dip the leaves in water and suck out the moisture.

Chimpanzees are day-light creatures (diurnal). They start to look for food and sunrise and their diet consists of about 80 diverse plant foods. They like to feed on fruits in the morning, which can be considered their main meal. They are however picky with the fruits they eat and are said to prefer the ripest fruits.

They also feed on leaves, buds, seeds, flowers and blossoms during the rainy season.