How much is the chimp permit in Kibale?

How much is the chimp permit in Kibale? The cost of a chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale National Park, Uganda, varies based on visitor categories and the type of experience chosen.

How much is the chimp permit in Kibale? – find the detailed breakdown:

1. Chimpanzee Tracking Permit

• Foreign Residence: USD 250 per person.
• Foreign Residents: USD 200 per person.
• East African Citizens: UGX 180,000 per person.

2. Kyambura Gorge-Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Foreign Residence: USD 100 Per person
• Foreign Residence: USD 80 Per person
• East African Citizens: UGX 50,000 per person

• Experience Duration:
  • A half-day experience where you join a guided group to track and spend up to one hour with a habituated chimpanzee group.

Chimpanzee trekking experience: How much is the chimp permit in Kibale?

2. Chimpanzee Habituation Experience

• International Visitors: USD 300 per person.
• Foreign Residence Residents: USD 250 per person.
• East African Citizens: UGX 250,000 per person.
• Experience Duration:
  • This experience lasts a full day, allowing up to four hours with the chimps and providing insight into their habituation process.

3. Booking and Additional Details

• Booking Process:
  • Permits can be booked through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) or licensed tour operators.
• Peak and Off-Peak Seasons:
  • Chimp permits are in high demand during peak seasons (June–September and December–February), so early booking is strongly advised.
• Guides and Groups:
  • Groups for tracking are limited to 6–8 people to minimize disturbance to the chimps.
• Start Times:
  • Tracking starts at 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily for the regular tracking experience.

Would you like guidance on booking or planning your itinerary around Kibale? Contact us at Adventure n the Wild Safaris. We have a team of experts, from tour consultants to experienced tour guides, to make your chimpanzee trekking worth every penny.