Kalinzu forest chimpanzee permits

Kalinzu forest chimpanzee permits – Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda – Booking Kalinzu chimpanzee trekking permits in Uganda

Kalinzu forest chimpanzee permits – Kalinzu forest is found at the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park and this is where one can view Chimpanzees.  For one to view Kalinzu forest Chimpanzees he/she will need a Chimpanzee permit to be able to track the Chimpanzee in in Kalinzu forest Near Queen Elizabeth National park in Uganda the Pearl of Africa is popularly known as a primate capital of Africa and one of the most sought after primate species are the Chimpanzees. While in Uganda one can visit habituated Chimpanzee communities in Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve and Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. For those who have limited time to go to Kibale Forest National Park which has been referred to as the best place to trek the habituated Chimpanzees communities in the whole of Africa can then go to Kalinzu forest reserve.

Kalinzu forest Chimpanzee Permit cost

Kalinzu forest Chimpanzee permit cost is USD13O per person per trek compared to that of Kibale Forest National Park which is at USD250. This therefore means that one can save USD120 if you choose to trek the habituated Chimpanzee communities in Kalinzu forest near Queen Elizabeth National Park. The USD 130 includes spending one hour with the Chimpanzees in Kalinzu forest as well as services of a chimpanzee guide with No rifle for on your Chimpanzee trek. Kindly note that Kalinzu forest has one Community of Chimpanzees and its always mobile and split into small families normally a mum, dad and children during the day to avoid competition in search for food and water and gather later in the evening. Sometimes tourists have failed to view these Chimpanzees since they tend to move a lot and it is this that certainly that National forestry Authority puts the price of Kalinzu forest Chimpanzee Permits lower than that of Kibale National Park where chances of seeing habituated Chimpanzees are 80% and more.

Best time to book Kalinzu forest Chimpanzee Permits

Kalinzu forest Chimpanzees near Queen Elizabeth National Park can be tracked twice in day by a maximum of 12 people per shift. This means that there are 24 slots available per day. For you to secure a slot you need to book your Budongo forest Chimpanzee permit in advance by contacting a tour operator to avoid shortage. Great Adventure Safaris will help you and check availability of Kalinzu forest Chimpanzee permits at Uganda forestry Authority headquarters in Kampala and advise you accordingly. Great Adventure Safaris will book a Budongo forest Chimpanzee permit on your behalf and arrange an all-inclusive safari for you.

Other Activities in Queen Elizabeth National park

Queen Elizabeth National Park is situated in south west region of Uganda and is the Uganda’s most popular tourist destination which started in 1952 as Kazinga National Park and latterly on it was named Queen Elizabeth National Park after the visit of Queen Elizabeth the 11 to Uganda. It covers a distance of 420 kilometers squared by road and it takes 5-6 hours drive from Kampala the capital city of Uganda the Pearl of Africa.

The Park Uganda is home to 95 mammal species while the bird list is 612 species. It offers diverse ecosystems, home to big cuts like, Leopards, lions and Buffaloes, Elephants, Hippopotamus, warthogs, Primates like the Chimpanzee and different species of monkeys and antelopes and many more.

Lion tracking experience in Kasenyi plains

The Park is truly a Medley of Wonders situated in Kasese District of Uganda, this Uganda safari Park has various ecosystems made up of sprawling savannah, shadowy, moist forests, lakes and fertile wetlands, which makes it a good home to various species of wildlife, primates and birds. It lies against the back of the great Rwenzori Mountains with stunning and panoramic views that are made up of various crater lakes.

Tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park

The National Park is against its magnificent vistas which include dozens of enormous craters carved which rolls into green hills, panoramic view of Kazinga Channel where one can spot hippos, crocodiles, and also tourist can enjoy boat cruise on this natural channel. Ishasha plains the southern sector, surrounded by fig trees where lions climb and hide ready to pounce on herd of prey like Uganda kobs, storytelling and more.

This Park has different vegetation covers which include forest like the Maramagambo forest where one can enjoy Nature walk, visit the cave and be able to view different types of trees and birding, as well as the Kyambura Gorge where we do Chimpanzees trekking. And many more. It also has the open savanna where most of the wildlife concentrate more as well as water bodies. They are all managed and protected by the Uganda Wildlife Authority a government arm in-charge of Uganda National Parks

Queen Elizabeth can be visited throughout the year which and it activities done by the tourists are always open on any dates. This Park is the oldest National Park that was rename in 1952 by the Queen Elizabeth 11 and it became the UNESCO World Heritage site, its forest plains is at low altitude.

The Park has the following activities done when you visit it and bellow are best attractions which make it popular.

Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the famous Park in the world for wild animals where tourist can be able to spot. Lions, leopards, Buffaloes, Elephants, different species of antelopes such as the Uganda kobs and more.

Chimpanzees trekking in Kyambura Gorge

Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the Park where Chimpanzee trekking is done. This lasts for two-three hours and it is being led by a ranger guide in the Kyambura Gorge to their main habitat.

Boat Launch

Boat cruise on the Kazinga channel that fascinate species that inhabit the channel for drinking water, where tourist take hours along the channel and be able to spot hundreds of hippos, Buffaloes, while Elephants linger on the shoreline and many species of water birds. Kazinga channel has the highest concentration of hippos in the whole World.Read more about Kazinga boat safari

Nature walk and Birding

Queen Elizabeth National Park is also home for half of the bird species we have in the country and believed to be one of the best birding spots. take a chance to view some wild animals on foot on your nature walk as you look out for the birds.

It can be accessed from Kampala in 5-6 hours drive, , by road you can have a stopover at the equator to know where sun sets from, tea plantations which makes Uganda a green Country. Alternatively tourists can as well fly to the Park for only one hour from Entebbe.

The Park has beautiful hotels and lodges where tourist can stay such as Mweya safari lodge, Kyambura gorge lodge, Kazinga channel safari lodge, the Bush lodge, Buffalo safari resort, among others.

Queen Elizabeth National Park can be visited all year round more in the high season in months of January, March, June, August, September and December.

Popular safaris to Queen Elizabeth National Park