What is the age limit for Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda?

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What is the age limit for Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda?

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is a top attraction and some of the most sought-after activities gorilla trekking experience, Uganda has the highest concentration of Chimpanzees in Africa and is very close to human beings in terms of DNA 98.7% of chimpanzees are extremely developed in terms of using tools.

Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda can be done in 4 areas across the country the most visited park is Kibale forest national park the primate capital of the world with stunning 13 species of primates, Kyambura gorge an iconic rainforest in the heart of the Rift valley in queen Elizabeth national park, Kalinzu forest set at the tip of the rift valley near queen Elizabeth national park and Budongo forest reserve in Murchison falls national park.

Age limit required

Chimpanzee trekking is dimmed light trekking adventure and children from the age of 12 and above are allowed to trek the chimpanzees, unlike gorilla trekking where children from the age of 15 and above are allowed to trek the chimpanzees.

Chimpanzee permits prices

Anyone planning a chimpanzee trekking in Uganda must ensure they purchase a chimpanzee trekking permit or chimpanzee habituation permit from the Uganda wildlife authority for Kibale and Kyambura gorge and the national forestry authority for Kalinzu and Budongo before traveling to the respective trekking areas.

Though the prices change time and again currently chimpanzee trekking permits cost

• #1-Kibale forest national park-Chimp trek $200 and chimp habituation $250.
• #2-Budongo forest reserve-$140 plus $45 for the park entrance fee.
• #3-Kyambura gorge is $50 and $40 for the park entrance fee.
• #4-Kalinzu forest -$50

Best places to see chimpanzees in Uganda

According to our client reviews, Kibale forest is so far one of the best places to see chimpanzees in Uganda, this is followed by Kyambura gorge, Kalinzu, and Budongo respectively.