Budongo Forest Best Time To Visit
Philip is the author of the Bradt guidebook to Uganda.
Monkey viewing and chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest is pretty good all year long. The success rate for chimp trekking has been highest over April to August in recent years. Walking conditions are generally easiest during the Dry season (December to February) and also in June and July when there is less rainfall.
December to February Dry Season
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The trails are drier, which makes for easier chimp trekking conditions
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Lots of sun and very little rain
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Less chance of catching malaria, as there are fewer mosquitoes
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It can be very hot
March to November Wet Season
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April to August have been the most reliable months for chimp trekking in recent years
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Much of this period is low season, so it’s less crowded
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Migratory birds are present from November to April
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Budongo Forest lies in a dry part of the country, so the rains don't tend to interfere with your trip
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Some roads may become hard to travel, and forest trails become slippery