Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Permit Price Increase
Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Permit Price Increase : The Uganda Wildlife Authority ‘’UWA’’ has increased the prices of gorilla and Chimpanzee Permits for the next two years. Well, the newly updated prices for chimpanzee permit will come into effect from July 1st ,2024 to June 30th ,2026 including an increase in Gorilla and Chimpanzee licenses.
Note; Any permits already purchased before the 1st July 2024 will not be subject to the new price increase.
Here are pricing for foreign non-residents;
Gorilla trekking and Habituation costs from the 1st, July 2024 to 30, June 2026
Gorilla trekking USD800 per person per trek
Gorilla Habituation USD1,500 per person per trek
Foreign resident;
Gorilla trekking USD700 per person per trek
Gorilla Habituation USD1000 per person per trek
Rest of Africa ‘Gorilla trekking’ USD500 per person per trek
Rest of Africa ‘Gorilla Habituation’ USD1000 per person per trek
East Africans;
Gorilla trekking UGX300,000 per person per trek
Gorilla Habituation UGX750,000 per person per trek
Chimpanzee trekking and Habituation from the 1st , July 2024 – 30th , June 2026
Foreign non-residents
Chimpanzee Trekking ‘Kibale NP’ USD250 per person per trek
Chimpanzee Habituation ‘Kibale NP’ USD300 per person per trek
Chimpanzee Trekking ‘Kyambura Gorge’ USD100 per person per trek
Foreign residents;
Chimpanzee trekking ‘Kibale NP’ USD200 per person per trek
Chimpanzee Habituation ‘Kibale NP’ USD250 per person per trek
Chimpanzee tracking ‘Kyambura Gorge’ USD80 per person per trek
East Africans;
Chimpanzee trekking ‘Kibale UGX180,000 per person per trek
Chimpanzee Habituation UGX250,000 per person per trek
Chimpanzee trekking ‘Kyambura’ UGX50,000 per person per trek
About the tariff review point;
Effective Date; The revised tariffs, including the increased prices of gorilla permits will take effective from 1st July 2024. This gives tourists and stakeholders time to adjust to the new pricing structure.
Where to Do Gorilla Trekking in Uganda?
First of all, Uganda is popular to be a home to half the world’s endangered Mountain Gorilla population. You can’t imagine seeing these animals up close in their natural habitat is one of the most unforgettable wildlife experience in Africa. The visit done to gorillas directly supports conservation efforts and population growth.
Uganda is gifted with two Gorilla National Parks that is; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Both parks are located in southwestern region of Uganda, approximately 8 to 9 hours’ drive. Alternatively, you can use a domestic flight ‘Aero link’ from Entebbe international Airport to Kisoro or Kihihi Airstrip and lands ‘’1hour’’.
Gorilla trekking trackers are given one hour to spend with them once they allocate them in their natural habitat. Gorilla habituation s a full day experience inclusive with 4 hours with gorillas as you learn about their amazing behaviors, habits, feeding, playing and building their nest on the ground.
Where to Do Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda?
There are several places to do chimpanzee trekking in Uganda; Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo forest in Murchison Falls National Park, Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kalinzu Forest. However, Kibale Forest sounds as the best places for chimp trekking, since the forest has high population densities and sightings are rewarding. Chimpanzee trekking can be done in 1 hour and Chimpanzee habituation 4 hours to spend with them while learning their behaviors.
What Is the Best Time to Visit Gorillas in Uganda?
Visitors can visit Uganda all the time of the year, though the season defines Uganda’s best time to go.
The best time to visit Gorillas in Uganda is during dry seasons from the month of June – September and December – February. They are commonly known as the ‘High season’ and ‘’early bookings are advised’’.
The wet months of March, April, May, October and November are considered ‘’Low season’’ as they receive plenty of rainfall where roads are muddy and some lodges can be closed.
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