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—-Uganda Gorilla Tracking Excursions-—

In order to track the largest living primate, the mountain gorilla, Independent and group travelers are advised to book in advance(2-3 months before the gorilla tour) so that safari companies can search for the gorilla permits before your arrival in Uganda or Rwanda. Gorillas are only found in Bwindi national park and Mgahinga Gorilla park(Virunga ranges)

US$-US Dollars,  Ush- Uganda Shillings

GORILLA TRACKING COSTS PER PARK

Gorilla Tour Costs-Bwindi & Mgahinga Park

Non-residents = US$ 500

East African residents = US$ 475

East African Citizens = Ush 250,000

—-Uganda Chimpanzee Tracking Excursions—-

The chimpanzee is a black coated ape which is closely related to man tahn any other mammal on earth. Chimpanzees eat a lot fruits but also eat meat, normally hunting monkeys for meat, they can be found in Kibale forest, Kalinzu forest,  Ngamba Island, Budongo forest, Queen Elizabeth park , Semliki wildlife reserve.

CHIMPAZEE TRACKING COSTS PER PARK

1-Kibale  Forest Park  costs

Non-residents = US$ 90

East African residents = US$ 70

East African Citizens = Ush 60,000
2-Kyambura Gorge- Queen Elizabeth Park Costs

Non-residents = US$ 50

East African residents = US$ 40

East African Citizens = Ush 30,000
3- Semliki Wildlife Reserve Costs

Non-residents = US$ 30

East African residents = US$ 20

East African Citizens = Ush 20,000

4-Budongo Forest Costs

Chimpanzee tracking in this forest is considerably cheaper , Both foreigners and residents pay US$ 40 excluding UWA(Uganda Wildlife Authority) entrance fees

” DISCOUNTS- All parks offer 25% discount to foreign students provided students appear with valid international student card “

For more information about tracking the Chimpanzees and gorillas in Uganda, You can can email us at info@ugandatouristguide.com or call the help line+256-414-573775
Gorilla Safaris

Bryan MH

The mountain gorillas are among the most endangered apes in this world and are unique with half the the population residing in south western Uganda in Bwindi Forest which was turned into a national park where tourists and travelers can track the famous Gorillas and the remaining population is located in the Virunga Volcanoe in Rwanda.The Virunga Volcanoe range is shared by three Gorilla national parks namely Mgahinga Gorilla park in Uganda,Volcanoes National park in Rwanda and Virunga nationalGorilla Tracking rules and Regulations park in Congo.Gorilla Tracking rules

The mountain gorillas face many threats and the most notable is the possibility of disease transmission from humans and also poachers in some Gorilla parks who hunt down mostly the low land Gorillas for meat and skins and hides and that’s why Uganda tourist and travel guide has decided to lecture tourists and travelers wishing to track the mounatin gorillas about Gorilla tracking rules and regulations:

On the way to the Gorillas – Only a group of 8-10 tourists are allowed to visit a gorilla group per day,Do not leave rubbish in the Gorilla parks and please always try to keep your voices low

When with the Gorillas – Keep a minimum of 7 meters to protect the Gorilas from risks of disease transmission and do not drink or eat while near the Gorillas and in case of a gorilla charge, crouch down,dont look in the eyes of the gorilla until they have gone

Read more about Gorilla tracking rules and regulations and if you want book a Gorilla safari in Uganda or Rwanda contact us through info@ugandatouristguide.com

Compiled by Bryan Muhoozi-Cycads African Safaris

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