The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has introduced discounted primate permit rates for April, May, and November 2026 to encourage travel during the quieter months of the year. These low season permits are available with immediate effect and aim to support travel to Uganda during traditionally slower periods, while continuing to deliver the country’s exceptional primate tracking experiences. Once confirmed, low season permits cannot be amended or rescheduled.

Low season permits are priced as follows:

  • Foreign Non-Residents Gorilla Tracking – US$600
  • Foreign Residents Gorilla Tracking – US$500
  • Foreign Non-Residents Chimpanzee Tracking – US$200
  • Foreign Residents Chimpanzee Tracking – US$150

Uganda Wildlife Authority release revised tariff structure

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced updates to its primate permit pricing effective 1 July 2026.

Gorilla Tracking

  • Foreign Non-Residents – US$800
  • Foreign Residents – US$700
  • Rest of Africa – US$500

Gorilla Habituation

  • Foreign Non-Residents – US$1,800
  • Foreign Residents – US$1,600
  • Rest of Africa – US$1,000

Chimpanzee Tracking (Kibale)

  • Foreign Non-esidents – US$300
  • Foreign Residents – US$200
  • Rest of Africa – US$100

Chimpanzee Tracking (Kyambura Gorge)

  • Foreign Non-Residents – US$200
  • Foreign Residents – US$150
  • Rest of Africa – US$100

Chimpanzee Habituation

  • Foreign Non-Residents – US$400
  • Foreign Residents – US$300
  • Rest of Africa – US$250