Chimp trekking price and cost
Chimp trekking price and cost – Chimpanzee trekking is the second-best primate activity in Uganda. You can participate in trekking the habituated Chimpanzees in Uganda by visiting one of the locations below, and each has its own price issues and costs that you have to consider. The more you know about the Chimp trekking price and cost, the better for you in planning your Chimp trekking safari to Uganda.
Chimp trekking price and cost to consider
When planning your Chimp trekking safari to Uganda, you have to consider the price and cost of the Chimpanzee permit, whose costs differ from one place to another. You will need transport to and from where you will trek the chimps, as well as accommodation for at least one night. The price for Chimpanzee trekking varies from USD50 to USD200.00 per person per trek.
Kibale Forest National Park Chimps
Three habituated communities of Chimpanzees exist in this Forest, and two of them are designated for Chimpanzee trekking, while the remaining one is allocated for Chimpanzee habituation. In order to trek Chimps in Kibale Forest National Park, one must acquire a Chimpanzee permit, available at the Uganda Wildlife Authority head office on Kiira Road in Kampala. The Chimp permit for Kibale National Park is priced at $150 per person per trek, valid for both morning and afternoon sessions. It grants you the opportunity to spend one hour in the company of the Chimpanzees, accompanied by well-informed and knowledgeable Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides who provide plant and bird identification along the way. The $150 caters for park entry fees, viewing Chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as well as a ranger guide who takes you to the forest.
Budongo Forest chimp trekking price and cost
Budongo forest, found in the northern part of Uganda, has the highest number of wild chimpanzees, and the habituated ones are located in Kaniyo Pabidi. It’s about 4 hours’ drive from Kampala on your way to Murchison Falls National Park. Chimpanzee permits for Budongo forest cost $80 per person for both morning and afternoon. Great Adventures Uganda can help in securing Chimpanzee permits for Budongo forest as long as you provide us with the year, months, and dates when you intend to trek the chimps in Budongo forest.
Kyambura Gorge chimps trekking price and cost
Kyambura Gorge is a Rift Valley with in a rift valley. This Gorge is located on the floor of the western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley. It came into existence as a result of secondary faulting that affected the floor of the primary rift valley. This geological process led to the development of distinct climatic and vegetation conditions, giving rise to a forest within the Gorge. Currently, it serves as the habitat for eight habituated Chimpanzees. Chimpanzee permits for Kyambura Gorge cost $50 per person per trek, and Great Adventures Uganda can help you purchase permits from Uganda Wildlife Authority offices.
Cost of Accommodation around Kibale National Park
All visitors need to budget for at least one night, as you budget for your Chimp trekking tour. There are several Lodges or Guest Houses options that range from as little as $50 to $350 per person. Most budget accommodation lodges are in Fort Portal town, and specialized lodges are also close to Kibale National Park. Mostly used lodges include Kyaninga, Ndali, Primate, Chimp Nest, Kibale Safari Lodges, and Kibale Forest camp, among others.
Cost of Accommodation around Budongo Forest
Budongo Eco Lodge, located in Kaniyo Pabidi, is the perfect option in the Budongo forest. You may stay in Masindi town or Lodges in Murchison Falls National Park. Cost is almost the same as that of around Kibale Forest National Park.
Contact Safari vacation and travel services for more details about the price for Lodges, transport, and any other services you may need to know.
