Why are kibale chimp permits expensive compared to Budongo and kyambura

Chimpanzees are the biggest pull factor for tourism in Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Central Forest reserve and Kyambura gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park with chimpanzee trekking as the most participated in activity in both forests Why are kibale chimp permits expensive compared to Budongo and kyambura. Budongo Central Forest reserve and its activities is under the management Uganda Lodges and National Forestry Authority where as for Kibale Forest National Park and Kyambura gorge this is managed by Uganda Wildlife Authority. Chimpanzee permits are very essential for you to be allowed to trek chimpanzees in Budongo, Kyambura and Kibale Forest National Park. There are many reasons why are kibale chimp permits expensive compared to Budongo and kyambura.

About Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale Forest National Park is best known for its number and variety of resident primates with 13 species of primates including the largest population of chimpanzees in Uganda estimated at over 1500 chimpanzees making it the best place to see chimpanzees in Uganda, other primates found in Kibale Forest include the nocturnal busbaby and potto, Monkeys, baboons among others. Kibale forest national park is also a popular destination for birders with over 335 bird species recorded. Chimpanzee trekking is done in two sessions in the morning and afternoon this will be determine by the chimpanzee permit you purchase and your itinerary to trek in a given session accordingly.

What is the price for kibale chimp permits compared to Budongo and kyambura.

Why are kibale chimp permits expensive compared to Budongo and kyambura. Both Budongo forest, Kyambura and Kibale National Park allows you to view and stay with the chimpanzees for one hour and four hours depending on the permit you have booked. The chimpanzee permit habituation for Budongo Forest Reserve costs USD230 per person Non-Foreign Residents, USD160 Per person  Foreign Residents and USD90 for Uganda Citizens, this makes it cheaper compared to the chimpanzee habituation permit of Kibale Forest National Park which costs USD250 per person Non-Foreign Residents, USD250 Per person  Foreign Residents and Uganda shillings 150,000 for Uganda Citizens This chimpanzee habituation permit allows you to view and stay with the chimpanzees for four hours as you move with them, observe the way they feed, live and communicate. It is an experience conducted by the Researchers and Forest guides.

The chimpanzee Trekking permit is issued for those interested to see the chimpanzees that are already used to people and only allows one hour of viewing and staying with the chimpanzee once you find them. For Budongo the permit costs USD 130 per person Non-Foreign Residents, USD120 Per person Foreign Residents and USD85 per person for Uganda Citizens, for Kibale Forest National Park which costs USD200 per person Non-Foreign Residents, USD150 Per person  Foreign Residents and Uganda shillings 150,000 for Uganda Citizens, Kyambura costs USD50 per person Non-Foreign Residents, USD50 Per person  Foreign Residents and Uganda shillings 30,000 for Uganda Citizens. There are two sessions for chimpanzee trekking in budongo and Kibale national park namely; Morning session that starts at 8:00am and afternoon session that starts at Mid-day through put the year.

What is the best time for Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura, Budongo and Kibale national park?

Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo, Kymabura and Kibale national park is best done in the months of June to October and December to March during this time it is a dry season in Uganda with mild rainfall making it easy for Chimpanzee trekking in the Forest, as well during this time the vegetation is not fully grown and it is easy for viewing the chimpanzees offering great sights for photographs. During the other months of April, May and November which is normally a wet season this makes the vegetations grow high making the sightings unclear however during this time the treks tend to be shorter given the fact chimpanzees don’t move further distances looking for food, food is readily available. Chimpanzee trekking in both Kibale national park, Kyambura and Budongo forest can be done throughout the year given the fact it is a very well organized activity and you have 99% chances of seeing the Chimpanzees.

How to access Budongo forest for Chimpanzee Trekking

By Road; Budongo forest can be accessed through the main safari circuit from Entebbe/Kampala to Masindi via Kafu bridge which approximately 5-6 hours drive. You can as well access budongo forest through Kampala-Gulu highway, from Gulu you will connect to the budongo forest with 2-3 hours drive.

By Air; You can fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi airfield to Chobe or Pakuba airstrip from here you will transfer to Budongo forest. Scheduled and chartered flights are available and operated by domestic airline operators of Aero link and Fly Uganda. You will need to plan with your tour operator for a transfer from the airstrip to the gorge for chimpanzee trekking

How to access Kibale national park for Chimpanzee Trekking

By Road; Kibale national park can be accessed through the main safari circuit from Entebbe/Kampala to Kasese either via Fort portal or Bushenyi which approximately 6-7 hours drive. You can as well access the park through Kampala-Fort portal-Kasese highway, from Kasese you will connect to Kibale national park with 1-2 hours drive. The best way to get Kibale national park from Kampala is driving through the Kampala-Mityana-Mubende-Fort portal highway.

By Air; You can fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi airfield to Kasese airstrip from here you will transfer to Kibale national park. Scheduled and chartered flights are available and operated by domestic airline operators of Aero link and Fly Uganda. You will need to plan with your tour operator for a transfer from the airstrip to Kibale national park t for chimpanzee trekking

How to access Kyambura gorge for Chimpanzee Trekking

By Road; Kyambura gorge can be accessed through the main safari circuit from Entebbe/Kampala to Kasese either via Fort portal or Bushenyi which approximately 6-7 hours drive. You can as well access the park through Kampala-Fort portal-Kasese highway, from Kasese you will connect to the Kyambura Gorge with 1-2 hours drive. The best way to get Kyambura gorge from Kampala is driving through the Kampala-Mbarara-Busenyi highway.

By Air; You can fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi airfield to Kasese/Mweya airstrip from here you will transfer to Kyambura gorge. Scheduled and chartered flights are available and operated by domestic airline operators of Aero link and Fly Uganda. You will need to plan with your tour operator for a transfer from the airstrip to Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee trekking

Where to stay during Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo forest

There are many accommodation options in Budongo forest where you can stay during your Chimpanzee trekking here these range from budget, mid-range to luxury let us now we will book for you accordingly.

Accommodation in Budongo forest, Budget options include Budongo eco lodge and Redi Chili among others these cost USD90-100 per person per night other options close to Budongo forest include Murchison river lodge and Twiga Safari Lodge.

Where to stay during Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale national park

There are many accommodation options in Kibale national park where you can stay during your Chimpanzee trekking here these range from budget, mid-range to luxury let us now we will book for you accordingly. Budget options include Chimpanzee forest Guest House, Isunga Lodge and Kibale Home saty among others these cost USD90-100 per person per night, mid-range include Primate Lodge and Turaco Treetops Lodge among others these cost USD150-200 per person per night, Luxury options include Papaya Lake Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge and Nadli Lodge these cost USD250-700 per person per night.

Where to stay during your Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura gorge

The best places to stay are accommodations in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Options include Budget options include Pumba Safari Lodge, Elephant Hab lodge among others these cost USD90-100 per person per night, mid-range include Buffalo Safari Lodge among others these cost USD150-200 per person per night, Luxury options include Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Katara Lodge and Mazike Lodge these cost USD250-700 per person per night.

Why book your chimpanzee trek in Kibale national park with Eco Adventure Safaris?

Eco Adventure Safaris takes pride in customizing tailor-made safaris. It has a very diligent and trust worthy team. Your queries are answered within 20minutes by our team of professional tour consultants. These consultants will make you a travel plan for you, answer to all your questions and make sure all your services are booked in advance for you to avoid inconveniences. We also have very knowledgeable safari guides depending on your language preferences. There some Budongo forest and Kibale national park safari Packages; the 3 day Kibale national park Chimp safari, 4 Day Kibale national park safari and 3 day Kyambura Chimp safari it all depends on your preference. Feel free to contact us about Why are kibale chimp permits expensive compared to Budongo and kyambura