Is it possible to block all kibale chimp permits for exclusive trekking?
August 8, 2021
Is it possible to block all kibale chimp permits for exclusive trekking?
Yes, it is possible to block all Kibale chimp permits for exclusive trekking. Kibale Forest National Park is best known for its variety of resident primates with 13 species of primates including the largest population of chimpanzees in Uganda estimated at over 1500 chimpanzees, other primates found in Kibale Forest include the nocturnal bushbaby and potto, Monkeys, baboons among others. Kibale forest national park is among the top destination for birders in Africa with over 335 bird species recorded. Getting Kibale chimpanzee permits in Uganda can be done directly by booking them through Uganda Wildlife Authority or through a trusted and licensed tour operator in Uganda Encounter Africa Safaris.
Are you are planning to block all Kibale chimp permits for exclusive trekking and you are still doubting if it is possible, yes this is very possible with Encounter Africa Safaris. For you to block all permits and trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park exclusively alone, you can either pay 100%, for all permits,70% or 30% (which is the minimum) before the total of each permit.
Each chimpanzee permit in Kibale National Park Costs $300 Per person per trek for the Foreign non residents, $250 Per person for foreign residents and 250,000 Uganda shillings for East African Citizens (Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi and South Sudan), this gives you an opportunity to spend one hour encounter with the Chimpanzees in Kibale National If you are planning to travel and trek chimpanzees alone you will need to block and pay for all the chimpanzee permits trekking that specific day in Kibale National For a foreign nonresident each chimpanzee trekking permit costs USD300 and the park has 90 chimpanzee trekking permits available every day 54 permits for tracking in the morning and 36 permits for tracking in afternoon session this means you will pay for the entire chimpanzee trekking permits which is ($18000 for foreign non-residents) to block them and this will give you an opportunity to trek chimpanzees in Kibale National Park exclusively and privately alone i.e. with no other persons or tourists only with ranger guides.
For those interested in exclusive chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale National Park, For a foreign nonresident, each chimpanzee habituation experience permit costs USD300, and the park has 15 chimpanzee habituation permits available every day 54 this means you will pay for the entire chimpanzee habituation permits which are ($3000 for foreign non-residents) to block them and this will give you an opportunity to trek chimpanzees in Kibale National Park exclusively and privately alone i.e.
Important things to consider when planning to block all kibale chimp permits for exclusive trekking
Booking and securing all the gorilla permits in Kibale Forest National Park for a whole day in advance
Kibale Forest National Park has 90 Chimpanzee trekking and 15 chimpanzee habituation experience permits available for sale every day. For you to block all Kibale chimp permits for exclusive trekking, you can either pay 100%, 70%, or 30% in advance of the total of each permit. We recommend you block the chimpanzee permits at least 3 to 4 months prior to your safari date. This is because, during high and peak seasons, permits sell out in advance on a first come first serve basis.
How to block all kibale chimp permits for exclusive trekking.
Once you have your planned dates of travel confirmed we will need you to send us an email here so that we check for availability of chimpanzee permits based on your preference online with Uganda Wildlife Authority once we confirm permits are available for your planned dates and months, we will inform you and also send you an invoice for you to make payment for the permits so that we block all Kibale chimp permits for exclusive trekking. Once the payment is completed and money appears on our Bank Account, we will go ahead and purchase your chimpanzee permits immediately and send you a scanned copy of the permits for your records and perusal, this will confirm you are booked for exclusive chimpanzee trekking or habituation for a given whole day in Kibale Forest National
How to get to Kibale Forest National Park
By Road; Kibale Forest National Park can be accessed through the main safari circuit from Entebbe/Kampala to Fortportal which is approximately a 4-5 hour's drive. You can as well access Kibale Forest National park through the Kampala-Mabara-Kasese highway. From Kasese, you will connect to the Kibale Forest with a 1-2 hour's drive.
By Air; You can fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi Airfield to Kasese airstrip from here you will transfer by road to Kibale Forest National Park. Affordable scheduled and chartered flights are available and operated by domestic airline operators of Aero link and Fly Uganda. You will need to organize with your tour operator or Lodge for a transfer from the airstrip to the Park.
Where to stay in Kibale forest National Park?
Kibale forest national park has a number of choices for you to select where to stay. There are several options ranging from budget to luxury lodges. Most hotels and lodges have something special for newlyweds from complimentary cocktails to room upgrades. The lodges are found in the outskirts of the forest, which cottages having views to the forest or crater lakes and you will have to drive a few minutes to the park headquarters. You can stay at Ndali lodge, Crater safari lodge, Kyaninga lodge, and Papaya as luxury options, then Primate Lodge and Turaco tree tops for midrange option, you can stay at Chimpanzee forest guest house, Isunga lodge for those on a tight budget. There is also an option of staying in a hotel in Fort portal town which is the closest town to Kibale forest.
What else do I need to know about chimpanzee trekking in Uganda
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park has an age limit and for one to be allowed to see them must be 15 years and above. Uganda Wildlife Authority enforces this at the time of booking your permit as well as on the trekking day. They do this by requesting your passport details since they indicate the dates of birth. It's from this that they are able to establish your age. It should be noted that it is possible to trek chimps if you are around 11 years old but about to celebrate your 15th birthday. You should be strong and showing a high level of maturity. Please contact Encounter Africa safaris for details about this.
Where else can I see chimpanzees in Uganda?
Uganda is blessed with so many forests where chimpanzees live in the wild. One can only have a chance to see these endangered species in forests that have communities of habituated chimpanzees. Some of the places where one can see habituated chimpanzees include; Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu forest, and Kaniyo Pabidi in Budongo forest in the Murchison Falls Conservation Area. Whichever location you choose, Encounter Africa safaris will take care of booking your permits, accommodation, and transport.
What are the chances of seeing chimps in Kibale NP?
The chances of seeing habituated chimpanzees in Kibale National Park more especially in Kanyanchu is 95%. This is because the communities of chimpanzees in this area are fully habituated and the exercise is conducted by well-trained UWA arranger guides and trackers to make sure that you see them.
Why block all kibale chimp permits for exclusive trekking with Encounter Africa Safaris.
Founded in 3003, Encounter Africa safaris takes pride in customizing tailor-made chimpanzee safaris to Kibale Forest National Park. Encounter Africa has a very hardworking and reliable team. Your queries are answered within 20 minutes by our team of professional tour consultants. These Safari consultants will make a travel plan for you, answer all asked questions and make sure all your services such as transport and accommodation, are reserved and secured in advance for you to avoid inconveniences. We also have a team of very knowledgeable safari guides depending on your language preferences. Feel free to contact us to help you block all Kibale chimp permits for exclusive trekking.
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