Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda 2024/2025; Chimpanzee trekking is an interesting and the second best done activity in Uganda after gorilla trekking and it involves tourists moving on foot into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated chimpanzees and once found spend one hour with them in their habitat. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is done in different areas including Kibale forest national park also known as the primate capital located in western park of Uganda, Kalinzu forest located in Bushenyi district, Kyambura gorge also known as the valley of apes located in Queen Elizabeth national park and Budongo forest located in Murchison falls national park.

Chimpanzee trekking experience

Chimpanzee trekking in kibale forest national park, Kalinzu forest, Kyambura forest and Budongo forest starts very early in the morning with a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations at the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will be allocated a chimpanzee family to trek and an experienced park guide who is conversant with chimpanzee trekking trails. Trekking of chimpanzees in Uganda takes about 2 to 5 hours depending on where the chimpanzees are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other wildlife species, primate species, birds, plant and tree species among others. Once the chimpanzees are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn more about their behaviours, watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, grooming young ones, playing, hunting, take photos and record videos to show people back home.

Cost of chimpanzee trekking permit in Uganda 2024/2025

Chimpanzee trekking permit is a legal document that is issued to all visitors above the age of 15 years allowing them to visit habituated chimpanzee families and spend one hour with the chimpanzees. Cost of chimpanzee trekking permit in Uganda vary according to the destination you wish to visit for example a chimpanzee trekking permit in Kalinzu forest and Budongo forest costs 130 USD per person for foreign non residents, 65 USD per person for foreign residents and 65 USD per person for East African citizens.

A chimpanzee trekking permit in Kyambura gorge costs 50 USD per person for foreign non residents, 40 USD per person for foreign residents and 30,000 UGX per person for East African citizens. The chimpanzee permit in Kyambura gorge was increased to 100 USD per person for foreign non residents, 80 USD per person for foreign residents and 50,000 UGX per person for East African citizens effective 1^st/July/2024

A chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale forest national park costs 200 USD per person for foreign non residents, 150 USD per person for foreign residents and 150,000 UGX per person for East African citizens. The chimpanzee permit in Kibale forest national park was also increased to 250 USD per person for foreign non residents, 200 USD per person for foreign residents and 180,000 UGX per person for East African citizens effective 1^st/July/2024.

How to book chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda2024/2025?

Chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda can be booked through Achieve Global Safaris, a trusted tour company in Kampala where you will contact us with the date, month, year and chimpanzee destination that you wish to visit. After contacting us we will check for permit availability on your preferred dates and if there are permits available, you will be asked to make a deposit for the permit. Once the payment has been made, we will be able to acquire the chimpanzee trekking permits on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.

Best time to go for chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park, Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu forest and Budongo forest can be done all year round though the best time is during the dry season also known as the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February because during this period there is less or little rainfall in the national parks therefore chimpanzee trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes chimpanzee trekking easy compared to the rainy season when the trekking trails are muddy and slippery which makes chimpanzee trekking difficult.

What to pack for chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda?

There are a number of items that you should pack/carry for your chimpanzee trekking safari in Uganda including hiking shoes, long sleeved shirt and trouser, insect repellent, waterproof rain jacket, garden gloves, camera and extra batteries, long socks, face masks, energy snacks and drinking water, walking stick, a hat and sunglasses, warm sweater, back pack among others.

Chimpanzee trekking is an amazing activity that can be combined with gorilla trekking and for more information about chimpanzee trekking in Uganda 2024/2025, do not hesitate to contact us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website for affordable safari packages.