In order to participate in chimpanzee tracking and habitat study in Uganda, chimpanzee licenses are absolutely necessary. You may spend one hour seeing the chimpanzees or four hours walking with them or habituating with them with the chimpanzee permit. Only those who are at least 15 years old are eligible to apply for chimpanzee permits.

Tourists eager in visiting chimpanzees at Queen Elizabeth National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve, Kalinzu Forest, and Kibale Forest National Park may apply for a chimpanzee permit. The Primate Capital, Kibale Forest National Park is well-known for chimpanzee trekking and habitatuation, increasing the likelihood that you may observe these primates in Uganda. For information about rescheduling chimpanzee permits in Uganda, please contact us.

Appointment Scheduling for Chimpanzees in Uganda

Given the importance of chimpanzee trekking and habituation in Uganda, chimpanzee permits are a must. The Uganda Wildlife Authority is the place to go to reserve chimpanzee permits in Kibale Forest National Park, Kalinzu Forest, and Kalinzu Forest. Contact Katland Safaris, and we will verify availability and get gorilla permits for the Kibale and Kyambura Gorge Forest from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

We will also secure chimpanzee permits from Budongo Eco Lodge for the dates of your choice of trekking. Once you’ve paid for the permits, we’ll make sure they’re secure and give you a confirmation email with scanned receipts for your records. To ensure that you do not miss the opportunity to view these stunning primates, we manage the procedure in a very smooth and transparent manner, making it really simple for you.

When it comes to chimpanzee trekking permits, you have two choices. Two trekking sessions every day provide you the chance to observe the chimpanzees; you may choose between the morning and afternoon sessions, depending on your schedule or the time of day you’re visiting. Both the morning and afternoon sessions begin at the same time: eight in the morning and twelve o’clock, respectively.

The peak season for chimpanzee permits (December–January–February–August–September) is when they sell out the quickest. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of your desired trip dates—like your honeymoon, birthday, or wedding anniversary—you’ll need to reserve and get the permits ahead of time. To reserve a chimpanzee tracking or habituation permit, or to find out how to change the dates, just send us an email.

Could you please tell me how much chimpanzee permits in Uganda cost?

The price of chimpanzee licenses is much lower than that of gorilla permits in Rwanda and Uganda. The trekking permit for the chimpanzee trek in Kibale National Park costs 300 USD per person for non-residents of foreign countries, 250 USD for residents of East Africa, and 250,000 Ugandan Shillings for citizens of East Africa. Permits to see chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge cost US$50 for non-residents and 30,000 Ugandan Shillings for residents of East Africa. The cost of chimpanzee permits in Murchison Falls National Park’s Budongo Forest Reserve is USD$100 for non-residents, USD$90 for residents, and USD$55 for East African citizens. Katland Safaris will help you reschedule your chimpanzee permits based on your preferred trekking location.

Methods for Changing the Date of the Chimpanzee Permits in Uganda.

You may easily reschedule your chimpanzee permits in Uganda with Katland Safaris. We will handle the processing for you, so you can go on the dates of your choice. If you need to reschedule your appointment with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), we can help you with that.

Simply prepare a letter outlining the reasons for the reschedule, and we’ll send it on your behalf. The Uganda Wildlife Authority is flexible in its policy to let you reschedule your already-purchased permit to new dates in the event that you need to do so due to illness, the loss of a loved one, financial demands, or any other cause.

You must have paid in full for the chimpanzee permits in order to reschedule them to new dates of your choosing. Your chimpanzee permit cannot be postponed if you pay in half or use a percentage. The Uganda Wildlife Authority states that rescheduling a chimpanzee permit is a one-time process and that there will be no further charges if the request is made in advance.

Please tell me how to change the dates on the chimpanzee permit.

Because most days might sell out during the busy season, it is important to verify availability when rescheduling chimpanzee permits in Uganda. This will allow you to apply for times that are not completely sold out. The Uganda Wildlife Authority would not reschedule your appointment to a different day if the one you requested is already full.

You may reschedule your trek at any time after the original date if you do it at least two weeks in advance. However, if you decide to change your mind during the final two weeks, the Uganda Wildlife Authority will charge you.

Once you’ve decided to reschedule the chimpanzee permits, your travel dates will change. Katland Safaris, as your booking agency, will assist you in re-booking all the services to reflect your new dates. The dates you stay at the lodges will also change, and we’ll process the re-booking for you.

Subjects covered include chimpanzee habitat in Uganda and chimpanzee tracking.

After mountain gorillas, chimpanzees are the most well-known primates. Trekking with these endangered creatures is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see them in their natural habitat, following habituated chimpanzees as they go about their daily lives, eating, and sleeping. You could also see birds, snakes, primates, elephants (if you’re lucky), and other wildlife that calls the forest home.

It takes 30 minutes to an hour to walk through the forest on uneven or even treacherous terrain in search of the chimpanzees; nonetheless, the experience is well worth the effort. Park rangers and guides will be there to aid you along the way. There is a one-hour window of opportunity to see chimpanzees in Uganda, but your odds of seeing them are barely 99%.

You get to encounter chimpanzees who aren’t used to humans yet, so they may be a little wild, hide, and run away during chimpanzee habitat excursions. Assisting researchers and guides in acclimating these endangered monkeys to human presence entails making noises that are specific to them, following their movements as they forage, rest, and live, and more.

You get to spend four hours observing the chimpanzees, which is a fascinating experience. Any of the authorized chimpanzee sites are perfect for chimpanzee trekking or chimpanzee habituation. If you need to change the date of your chimpanzee trekking or habituation permit in Uganda, please get in touch with us.

You shouldn’t pass up the chance to view these endangered monkeys up close; Katland Safaris arranges excursions and permits to visit Rwanda and Uganda to observe chimpanzees. Chimpanzee trekking and chimpanzee habituation are both available to you, and we’ll show you how to adjust the dates of your permits if something unforeseen happens.

Join us for a mountain trekking, chimpanzee seeing, game viewing, or honeymoon/anniversary getaway with your loved ones. For more information on tours we have previously led, please check passengers’ reviews about us on Trip Advisor and Safari Booking. If you are looking for an unforgettable safari in Uganda, Katland Safaris can create a personalized itinerary just for you.