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Chimpanzee Permit Cost in Uganda

Current public Uganda chimpanzee permit prices, what the tariff covers, and how chimp costs differ by location.

By Uganda Guide Team•Reviewed by Uganda Guide Review Team••Updated September 11, 2026

UWA’s latest notice offers low-season chimp tracking in April, May and November at USD 200 for foreign non-residents and USD 150 for foreign residents. From 1 January 2027, standard Kibale tracking is USD 300 for foreign non-residents, USD 200 for foreign residents, USD 100 for Rest of Africa citizens and UGX 180,000 for East African citizens. Kyambura has its own tariff. The price matters, but the route and primates logic still matter more than one number.

Low-season FNR

USD 200

Low-season FR

USD 150

2027 Kibale FNR

USD 300

What the current public tariff says

The older July 2024–June 2026 tariff listed Kibale at USD 250 for foreign non-residents, USD 200 for foreign residents and UGX 180,000 for East African citizens. Keep that as a dated reference, not an assurance of the price for a new booking. The signed February 2026 notice sets revised standard rates from 1 January 2027 and immediate April, May and November discounts.

Location and date both matter: from 1 January 2027, Kyambura tracking is listed at USD 200 / USD 150 / USD 100 / UGX 50,000 for FNR / FR / Rest of Africa / EAC citizens. Confirm which activity your quotation covers. Discounted permits cannot be rescheduled, and operators must pay in full to secure a reservation.

Why chimp permit cost depends on the wider itinerary

Chimpanzee cost only becomes meaningful when you know what role chimpanzees play in the itinerary. In some trips Kibale adds real primates depth. In others it stretches the route beyond what the traveler actually wants to feel.

That is why the permit price is useful but incomplete without route purpose.

What the tariff covers and how to use it

The public tariff notes that chimp tracking rates include the guide fee and, in Kibale, include park entrance. That helps when comparing Kibale against other route layers, but travelers should still separate official tariff cost from the wider transport and staging cost of reaching the track.

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Useful next reads

Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda

Step back to the route question behind the permit number.

Kibale guide

Use the park guide when the permit question is really a Kibale route question.

Uganda primates guide

Compare the chimp cost layer with the broader primates route.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current chimp permit price in Uganda?+

For April, May and November, UWA announces USD 200 for foreign non-residents and USD 150 for foreign residents. Revised standard Kibale rates take effect on 1 January 2027: USD 300 / USD 200 / USD 100 / UGX 180,000 for FNR / FR / Rest of Africa / EAC citizens. Confirm your date, location and category with the booking channel.

Is chimp tracking the same price everywhere in Uganda?+

No. The public tariff shows different chimp tracking rates by location, including a lower listed rate for Kyambura Gorge than for Kibale.

Sources

These links are the primary factual basis for sensitive or time-specific claims on this page. Recheck them when your decision depends on a live price, timetable, permit rule, or official notice.