Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park after Covid-19

October 11, 2023

Trekking Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park after Covid-19.

Are you planning to do Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda after Covid-19, booking Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park is a great opportunity for you to encounter the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest National Park. Like Gorilla tracking, Chimpanzee tracking also is one of the primate tourism activity which was affected by the outbreak of Covid-19, the outbreak of Covid-19 caused a standstill for chimpanzee trekking activities in Uganda and for the past 4 months chimpanzee trekking has been on the hold given the fact it’s the primates which are a high risk of being infected with Covid-19. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda is mostly done at Kibale Forest National Park apart from this park there are other places where one do chimpanzee trekking including Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Budongo Forest close to Murchison Falls 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, other primates found in Kibale Forest include the nocturnal bush baby 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.

Safari Vacations & Travel Services is ready to follow all standard operating procedures (OP’s) and health guidelines set by the ministry of health and WHO while booking and handling all Chimpanzee Trekking Safaris in Kibale Forest National Park for our clients, we have various Chimpanzee trekking packages available that you can choose from ranging from budget, mid-range to luxury, these can as well be customized to best match your interests and plans, send us an email and we will guide and book for you accordingly.

Our Popular Safari packages

3 Days Chimpanzee Trekking Safari
5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari
5 Days Uganda Gorilla & Chimp Habituation Safaris

How to book Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park in the new normal.

To book Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park in the new normal, follow these steps:

Secure Your Chimpanzee Trekking Permit: Ensure you have obtained your Chimpanzee trekking permit in advance to confirm your booking.
Contact Safari Vacations and Travel Services: Once your travel dates are confirmed, email Safari Vacations and Travel Services. They will check the availability of Chimpanzee permits online with the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Receive Confirmation of Permit Availability: Upon confirming the availability of Chimpanzee permits for your chosen dates, Safari Vacations will inform you. They will then send you an invoice for permit payment.
Make Permit Payment: After receiving the invoice, proceed to make the payment for the permits.
Receive Scanned Copy of Permits: Once the payment is received and processed, Safari Vacations will promptly purchase your chimpanzee trekking permits. They will then send you a scanned copy of the permits for your records and review. This serves as confirmation of your booking for Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park.
Remember to book your chimpanzee trek in Uganda well in advance, ideally 2-3 months before your planned visit. Chimpanzee permits, like gorilla permits, are limited and tend to sell out quickly on a first-come, first-served basis. This ensures you secure your spot for this unique experience.

How much is Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park?

A Chimpanzee permit costs $200 for the Foreign nonresident, $150 for the Foreign resident and $30 (100,000 Uganda Shilling) for the East African Citizen per person per trek, this chimpanzee permit gives you an opportunity to spend one hour encounter with the Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park. On top of the chimpanzee permit you will also pay other services for a successful Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park which include transport, accommodation and guiding. Our 3 Day Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park all-inclusive costs $1050 per person sharing in a group of 2, $1400 for a solo traveler, $1060 for 3 people per person sharing and $1050 for 4 people per person sharing. Contact us here and we will book for you accordingly.

What is the best time for Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park?

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest 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 Kibale Forest National Park, 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 vegetation’s 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 Kibale Forest National Park 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 in Kibale Forest National Park.

How to access Kibale Forest National Park for Chimpanzee Trekking.

By Road; Kibale Forest National Park can be accessed through the main safari circuit from Entebbe/Kampala to Fort portal which approximately 4-5 hours’ drive. You can as well access the park through Kampala-Mabara-Kasese highway, from Kasese you will connect to the Kibale Forest with 1-2 hours’ drive.

By Air; you can fly from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala’s Kajjansi airfield to Kasese airstrip from here you will transfer to Kibale Forest 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 the Park.

Where to stay during your stay in Kibale Forest National Park.

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

Accommodation in Kibale Forest National Park, Budget options include Chimpanzee Forest Guest House, Isunga Lodge, Mountains of the Moon, Rwenzori view Guest House, Kibale Home Stay among others these cost $90-100 per person per night, mid-range include Kibale Forest Camp, Turaco Treetops Lodge and Prime Lodge Kibale among others these cost $150-200 per person per night, Luxury options include Ndali Lodge, Crater Safari Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge and Kyaninga Lodge these cost $250-700 per person per night.

How tour operators and service providers will control the spread of COVID-19 during the Post Covid-19 Chimpanzee trekking experience.

The Uganda Tourism board has issued travel recommendations that tour operators in Uganda will have to follow during the corona virus and post corona virus, due to the current threat posed by Corona Virus to Uganda travel trade and tourism assets, it is the recommendation of the Uganda Tourism Board that;

All tour operators, travel agencies, and accommodation facilities provide hand washing facilities with soap at their premises and on-board travel vehicles and vessels.
To improve preparedness as a sector, tour operators, agencies and accommodation facilities are encouraged to maintain a stock of recommended masks (N95) for their clients.
All tour operators and travel agencies should encourage clients who intend to visit Uganda to carry own recommended masks (N95).
All tour operators, travel agencies and accommodation facilities should educate their staff and clients (visitors) on preventive measures for the mitigation of contracting Corona virus.
These measures include; avoiding handshakes and body-hugging, washing hands with disinfectants, regularly cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces such as door handles.

Why book your Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park with Safari Vacations & Travel Services?

At Safari Vacations & Travel Services we are well set to host tourists with various standard operating procedures (SOP’s) put in place in-line with world health organization (WHO) for the safety and health of our clients, we ready to organize your safari following precautions set to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure you do your safari safely and successfully. Safari Travel Services and its team bring you closer than ever to the wonders Uganda and Rwanda have to offer. From Gorilla trekking to the chimpanzee trekking/ habitation in Kibale, cultural tour across Rwanda and city tours, we have everything you need to make your first or occurring experience in the region a memorable one. Click here for a complete list of our entire packages, and in case you have any questions, please click here to get in touch with us.

Safari vacations and travel services designs itineraries in Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC with over 10 years of experience and we are proud of our reputation for executing some of the most highly-rated vacation experiences. Our local consultants plan with you your preferred itinerary using expert ground knowledge. We take care of all the local logistics like permits, accommodation, and transport. And also, manage your entire trip, from start to finish with others services like car hire services.

For inquiries, advice on how to plan for this safari, booking the hiking permits; organizing transport and accommodation, get in touch with safari vacations and travel services, we help you to avoid inconveniences after landing for the safari.