Exclusive Gorilla Vacations

Planning to go on an African safari for Gorilla tracking and chimpanzee tracking in Uganda? Uganda Wildlife Authority released new prices for Gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking , gorilla habituation and chimpanzee habituation.

In this blog we have highlighted the new updated prices, tips for booking, why gorilla and chimpanzee tracking should be on your travel bucket-list in 2025.

New Gorilla tracking  and chimpanzee tracking permit prices Gorilla tracking in 2025

Bwindi Impenetrable & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

The new gorilla permit prices are as follows;

  • Foreign Non Resident: $800
  • Foreign Resident:$700
  • East Africa Citizens: Ugx300,000

These gorilla permit prices apply to Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla  National Parks offering the best Gorilla trekking tours in Africa.

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National park

The Chimpanzee tracking permits for 2025 are as broken down below;

  • Foreign Non Resident: $250
  • Foreign Resident: $200
  • East Africa Citizens: Ugx 180,000

These prices apply to Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park with over 13 primate species.

Gorilla and chimpanzee Habituation permit in Uganda 2025

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • Foreign Non Resident: $1500
  • Foreign Resident: $1000
  • East Africa Citizens: Ugx 750,000

Gorilla habituation is a process through which daily peaceful contact with humans, gorillas have slowly lost their fear for humans and have learned to view them as neutral beings in their environment. It takes two complete years to habituate one family. Visitors spend a maximum of four hours .

Kibale National Park

  • Foreign Non Resident: $300
  • Foreign Resident: $250
  • East Africa Citizens: Ugx 250,000

Why choose Uganda for Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking?

  • Ultimate Gorilla experience

Uganda is home to over 50% of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable  and Mgahinga National Parks. Gorilla tracking can take place in any of the four sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors. Encountering these gentle giants is a dream come true for every traveler and a once in a lifetime safari experience

  • Best chimpanzee tracking experience in Africa

Kibale National park popularly known as the primate capital of the world. With over 13 species of primates and the highest concentration of chimpanzees offer the best chimpanzee tracking opportunities in Africa. Watching the chimpanzees play, hunt, groom the infants, use tools like the stones for cracking the nuts, grass stalks to fish ants from the termite mounds and defend their community against intruders is awe inspiring and captivating since we share 98.8% of our genes with the chimps.

When and How to book Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits in Uganda

For best gorilla and chimpanzee tracking experience in Uganda do the following;

  • Book gorilla permits in advance

Gorilla permits in Uganda sell out very fast especially during the peak season of June-August and December-February. Booking your gorilla tracking permit as early as 6 months saves you from last minute disappointments when they are soldout . get in touch with the Exclusive Gorilla Vacations early enough to have the best experience.

  • Plan for dry season

Travel during the dry season of June-August and December-February. During this time the forest is less muddy and quite  easy to walk though the forest compared to during the wet months which require extra preparations for the muddy environment and rains.

  • Use trusted tour operators

Licensed tour operators like Exclusive Gorilla Vacations will help you at every step of you journey from inquiring, reserving, booking, purchasing gorilla tracking permits and take you to Bwindi Impenetrable for the Gorilla trekking experience.

Travel with Exclusive Gorilla Vacations in 2025

At Exclusive Gorilla Vacations we understand the troubles our clients go through finding the right travel partner, experience with no hidden costs and above all impactful travel that will not break your bank account. We take our clients on a journey from Inquiring ,booking, logistics and going on a safari of a lifetime. our clients have different time demands so we design packages from 3 days to multiple days tour to cater for all their interest.

Why choose Us?

1.Tailor made itineraries: Our wide range of tour packages are tailored to suit our clients interests and preferences. They are carefully planned to give our clients a memorable and impactful travel.

  1. Professional tourist Guides: Our team of passionate and expert tourist guides who ensure that the safari is enjoyable and memorable sharing insights about Uganda.
  2. Giving Back: For every tour package sold, we donate $10 to support the local communities with the education of the underprivileged children

Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking FAQS

  1. What is the age limit for gorilla tracking and chimpanzee tracking in Uganda?

Minimum age for gorilla and chimpanzee tracking is 15 years for gorilla and chimpanzee tracking.

  1. What should I pack for gorilla and chimpanzee tracking in Uganda?

Hiking water proof boots, face mask, rain jacket, long sleeved shirts and pants, insect repellents , mineral water bottle are the essentials for gorilla tracking safari in Uganda.

  1. Is it safe to track gorillas trekking in Uganda?

Yes, absolutely safe to track gorillas in Uganda. Every group of tourists is accompanied by two armed rangers to ensure their safety and scare shoot in case of animal charge.

With the new prices for gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, Uganda remains a top travel destination for nature and wildlife enthusiasts in 2025. Do not miss out on this opportunity to come face to face with the mountain gorillas and Chimpanzee which offers a once in a lifetime safari experience.

Whether you would like to go on a gorilla trekking safari, Chimpanzee tracking safari, wildlife or big five Africa safari , we got you covered

Make the first step on this remarkable journey. Contact us now and we will make your dream safari a reality.

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