Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Permits in 2023-24

Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Permits in 2023-24 : Uganda Chimpanzee Trekking Permits –Chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda are legal tickets that are issued by government bodies in charge of all conservation areas and national parks ‘’UWA’’ Uganda Wildlife Authority which authorizes chimpanzee permits for only visitors above the age of 15 years to allow visit habituated chimpanzee families. Chimpanzee trekking experience is an exciting activity in Uganda where tourists get a rewarding opportunity to move into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated chimpanzees, once found spend one hour with them in their protected natural habitats.

However, chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is done in different destinations that are; Kibale Forest National Park, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park, Kalinzu Forest in Busenyi district, and Toro Semuliki Wildlife reserve.

What is the cost of Uganda chimpanzee trekking permits in 2023-24?

The cost of chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda depends on the destination you wish to visit which is a chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale Forest National Park. The cost of chimpanzee trekking in Kibale is USD 200 per person for foreign nonresidents, USD 150 per person for foreign residents, and UGX150 for East African citizens.

In Kibale Forest National Park there is also chimpanzee habituation which is a full-day activity and in Uganda can only be done in Kibale. Chimpanzee habituation costs USD 250 for foreign nonresidents, USD 200 for foreign residents, and UGX200,000 for East African citizens.

A chimpanzee trekking permit in Kyambura gorge and Kalinzu forest costs USD50 per person for foreign nonresidents, USD50 for foreign residents, and 30,000 UGX per person for East African citizens.

A chimpanzee trekking permit in Toro-Semuliki wildlife reserve costs USD30 per person for foreign nonresidents, USD30 per person for foreign residents, and USD20 per person for East African Citizens.

A chimpanzee trekking permits in the Budongo forest, the prices differ on the season. During the high–peak season costs USD130 per person for foreign nonresidents, USD120 per person for foreign residents, and USD85 per person for East African Citizens.

Budongo forest -during low season chimpanzee trekking permits cost USD120 per person for foreign nonresidents, USD110 per person for foreign residents, and USD80 per person for East African citizens.

How to book Uganda chimpanzee trekking permits in 2023-24?

There are two options to follow while booking Uganda Chimpanzee trekking permits in 2023-24. The first option is booking directly via ‘’UWA’’ Uganda Wildlife Authority a government body in charge of tourism.

Another option to follow is booking through a trusted tour operator and if you don’t hesitate can contact us at Achieve Global Safaris. Please don’t take heart, when booking your chimpanzee trekking permits contact the tour operator, you will contact us with the dates and destination you wish to visit.

After contacting us, we must check for your permit availability and if there are permits that match your dates, you will be asked to deposit the permits. Once we receive the money, we will purchase the permits on your behalf.

The best time to book Uganda chimpanzee trekking permits in 2023-24

Uganda chimpanzee trekking –tracking permits should be booked 2 to 3 months in advance before the trekking date, especially in the peak season. During June, July, August, September, December, January, and February.

Chimpanzee trekking experience

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is done in different stunning places that as Kibale forest national park, Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu forest, Toro- Semuliki wildlife reserve, and Budongo forest and it usually starts very early in the morning with a short briefing at the park headquarters about the rules and regulations to follow during trekking. After the briefing, you will be grouped in a group of eight individuals lead by an experienced park guide who is well conversant with chimpanzee trekking trails. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda can last about 30 minutes to 5 hours depending on their location because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you have a high chance of seeing other species that are found in the park such as black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, olive baboons, and L’Hoest monkeys, and view beautiful different bird species and plants among others. Once the chimpanzees are allocated, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural environment which allows you to learn more about their behaviors, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and incredible moments to video capturing.

Uganda chimpanzee trekking permits are quite an exceptional activity, you can decide to combine your chimpanzee trekking safari with a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you can engage in amazing activities such as; Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, Lion tracking experience, Guided nature walk in Maramangambo forest, Bird watching, Game drive in Kasenyi plains and Ishasha sector home for the tree climbing lions and best area to see them, Night game drive that allows tourists to see nocturnal animals many more.

Lastly, for the affordable chimpanzee trekking safari tour package in Uganda, travelers shouldn’t hesitate to visit our website to book for you a chimpanzee trekking tour in Uganda. And for more information about Uganda chimpanzee trekking permits, you can contact us at Achieve Global Safaris.