If you are planning to trek with the chimpanzees in Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, please note that there is a 30 dollar service fee per permit in addition to the official permit price.
Cost Breakdown
The total cost consists of the official permit price which is 130 dollars for international visitors or 65 dollars for residents, plus the 30 dollar booking service fee.
Why is there a 30 dollar service fee?
It is implied because we are a tour operator company assisting in the payment of the permit.
Physical Procurement Kalinzu is managed by the National Forestry Authority. Securing a permit often requires physical visits to government offices or manual bank deposits that cannot be done easily online. This fee covers the transportation and time required to finalize these payments in person.
Guaranteed Slots Chimpanzee trekking is limited to small groups to protect the animals. This fee covers the administrative work of monitoring real-time availability and locking in your specific date and time so you do not miss out.
Official Confirmation We handle all the paperwork and currency exchanges to provide you with a verified booking voucher. This prevents any issues with lost reservations or payment errors at the forest gate.
Logistical Support The fee covers our direct communication with the forest rangers and any necessary updates regarding weather or trail conditions before you arrive.
The Benefit to You By paying the service fee, you avoid the risk of traveling all the way to the forest only to find the permits are sold out. You can simply show up, present your voucher, and enjoy your trek.