Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Permits

Acquiring Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Permits for Your Ugandan Adventure

For travelers eager to embark on chimpanzee tracking adventures in Uganda, understanding the process of obtaining chimpanzee permits is crucial. This guide provides detailed information about acquiring chimpanzee permits for various destinations in Uganda, including Kibale Forest National Park, Kalinzu Eco-tourism Site, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park.

Booking Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Permits

When planning your chimpanzee tracking experience, it’s essential to coordinate with tour operators like Trek Africa Expeditions, who specialize in assisting you with permit bookings. To begin the process, inform us of your desired trek date, month, and year, as well as your chosen destination. We will then verify the availability of chimpanzee permits for your selected dates. If permits are available, we will promptly notify you, allowing you to make the necessary payment to our account. Once payment is received, we will secure your chimpanzee permits and arrange all other services for your safari adventure.

Uganda boasts its status as the primate capital of Africa, offering chimpanzee tracking alongside a variety of other activities, such as gorilla tracking, wildlife viewing, boat safaris, and golden monkey tracking. Trek Africa Expeditions specializes in crafting tailor-made and group tours and safaris to all ten of Uganda’s National Parks. We take pride in providing timely and accurate information for securing chimpanzee and gorilla permits to enhance your trekking experience.

Chimpanzee Permit Pricing in Uganda

Chimpanzee permits in Uganda are priced differently depending on the destination and are issued by various authorities. Here are the current permit costs:

1. Kibale Forest Chimpanzee permits: USD 200 per person per trek, booked and purchased at Uganda Wildlife Authority headquarters.
2. Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee permits in Queen Elizabeth National Park: USD 50 per person per trek, obtained from Uganda Wildlife Authority.
3. Budongo Forest Chimpanzee permits in Murchison Falls National Park: USD 90 per person per trek, booked through Uganda Lodges.
4. Kalinzu Eco-tourism Site Chimpanzee permits: USD 80 per person per trek, acquired through the National Forest Authority.

Please note that these rates are subject to change, so we recommend contacting Trek Africa Expeditions for the most up-to-date information regarding permit costs and availability.

Important Information

It’s essential to be aware of the following details when planning your chimpanzee tracking adventure in Uganda:

• Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda has an age limit of twelve (12) years old. Make sure to inquire about the age limit before booking your chimpanzee permits.
• Chimpanzee tracking activities are conducted in two shifts each day, with morning and afternoon tracking sessions available in all chimpanzee tracking destinations.

Kibale Forest National Park is home to approximately 1500 chimpanzee individuals who form small parties during the day to reduce competition for food. In the evening, they reunite to build nests for overnight stays. For chimpanzee tracking excursions, groups are limited to a maximum of six people, accompanied by an armed ranger guide.

Feel free to reach out to Trek Africa Expeditions for further information regarding Kibale Forest Chimpanzee permits, accommodation options, payment procedures, ideal visiting times, travel durations to Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park. We are committed to ensuring your Ugandan safari experience is memorable and hassle-free.