Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
Walk with a Uganda Wildlife Authority guide through the Kibale forest in western Uganda, about an hour's drive from Fort Portal, to find a habituated chimpanzee community, then spend up to one hour with them. Tracking starts from the Kanyanchu visitor centre at 8 am, 11 am or 2 pm and usually takes two to five hours in all, in groups of up to six. The permit includes the guide, that day's park entry and a nature walk.
From
about A$360 per person (US$250 standard permit; US$200 in April, May and November), park entry included
Min age
16+
Difficulty
Moderate
A$ figure is an estimate converted from US$250. The price is set in USD by the issuing authority, so the A$ amount may vary with the exchange rate.
How to book
Uganda Wildlife Authority permits for foreign non-residents can only be booked through licensed tour operators, and Explore Africa can arrange yours. As at November 2026, Kibale tracking is US$250 per person at the standard rate, including the guide, that day's park entry and a nature walk, or US$200 in April, May and November. Permits are paid in full when booked, and low-season permits cannot be rescheduled. Fees change from January 2027. Confirm the current fee before paying.
Details checked against the official provider source · verified 11/11/2026