Latest Uganda Wildlife Authority Tariffs for 2024 to 2026
The Uganda Wildlife Authority is an agency of the government in charge of protecting the wildlife in Uganda. UWA is in charge of changing tariffs and oversees 12 wildlife reserves, 10 national parks, 13 sanctuaries, and 5 community wildlife Management Areas.
New tariffs have been introduced by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and set to be implemented on 1st July 2024 and this is to make sure that tourists and other stakeholders get used to the changes in the pricing structure of the different tourist destinations and activities in the country. The deliberation of changing the tariffs started on 17th January 2024 with the main aim of conserving wildlife and sustaining the tourism sector in the country.
The tariff changes were discussed with careful consideration from different tourist groups, stakeholders, local communities, tour operators, and conservationists.
The Revised Conservation Tariffs
Below are the changes that have been made to the tariffs on the different safari activities.
Chimpanzee trekking:
Foreign non-residents foreign residents EAC citizens
- Kibale National Park US$250 US$150 UGX 150, 000
- Kyambura Gorge US$50 US$40 UGX 30, 000
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC citizens
- Gorilla trekking $800, $700, UGX 300, 000
- Gorilla habituation $1500, $1000, UGX 750, 000
- Batwa trail experience $40, $40, UGX 40, 000
- Nature walks $30, $15, UGX 10, 000
- Guided walks $50, $40, UGX 50, 000
- Buhoma-Nkuringo walk $50, $40, UGX 50, 000
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC citizens
- Park entrance fees US$40, US$30, UGX 20, 000
- Game drives (per day) US$30, US$25 UGX 30, 000
- Chimp tracking US$100, US$80, UGX 50, 000
- Nature walks US$15, US$10, UGX 10, 000
- Launch trip US$30, US$25, UGX 30, 000
- Mongoose US$30, US$25, UGX 30, 000
- Hippo census US$100, US$80, UGX 100, 000
- Lion tracking US$100, US$80 UGX 100, 000
Mgahinga National Park
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC citizens
- Gorilla tracking US$800, US$700, UGX 300, 000
- Volcano climbing US$80, US$70, UGX 50, 000
- Golden monkey trekking US$60, US$50, UGX 40, 000
- Golden monkey habituation US$100, $80, UGX 100, 000
- Children’s activities US$5, US$ 5, UGX 10, 000
Murchison Falls National Park
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC citizens
- Park entrance fees are US$45, US$35, UGX 25, 000
- Game drives US$30, US$25, UGX 30,000
- Night game drives US$40, US$35, UGX 40, 000
- White water rafting US$50, US$50, UGX 50, 000
- Bird watching US$30, US$25, UGX 20, 000
- Sport fishing US$50, US$50, UGX 20,000
- Hiking for the falls US$15, US$10, UGX 10, 000
Kidepo Valley National Park
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC citizen
- Park entrance fees $40, $30, UGX 20, 000
- Game drives $20, $15, UGX 20,000
- Night game drives $30, $20 UGX, 50, 000
- Summit hike $50, $40, UGX 50, 000
- Bird watching $30, $25, UGX 20, 000
Kibale National Park
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC citizens
- Park entrance fees US$40 US$30 UGX 20, 000
- Chimpanzee tracking US$250 US$200 UGX 180, 000
- Chimpanzee habituation US$300 US$250 UGX 250, 000
- Guided short walks US$5, US$5, UGX 10, 000
- Artwork and paint US$10, US$10, UGX 20, 000
- Scout adventures US$10, US$10, UGX 20, 000
Lake Mburo National Park
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC Citizens
- Park entrance fees US$40, US$30, UGX 20, 000
- Game drives US$20, US$15, UGX 20, 000
- Night game drives US$30, US$15, UGX 50, 000
- Guided nature walks US$15, US$10, UGX 10, 000
- Cycling US$30, US$25, UGX 30, 000
- Boat rides US$30, US$25, UGX 30, 000
Semuliki National Park
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC citizens
- Park entrance fees US$35, US$25, UGX 15, 000
- Batwa Experience US$10, US$10, UGX 10, 000
- Guided nature walks US$30, US$15, UGX 10, 000
- Shoebill view by boat US$100, US$80, UGX 100, 000
- Ntoroko boat hire US$100, US$80, UGX 100, 000
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC citizens
- Park entrance fees US$20, US$20, UGX 10, 000
- Rhino tracking US$30, US$20, UGX 20, 000
- Bird watching US$20, US$20, UGX 20, 000
- Nature walks US$20, US$20, UGX 20, 000
- Shoebill US$25, US$20, UGX 20, 000
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC citizens
- Park entrance fees US$35, US$25, UGX 15, 000
- Rwenzori Mount hike US$50, US$40, UGX 50, 000
- Kinyampanika chimp trail US$50, US$40, UGX 50, 000
- Bukurungu Trail US$50, US$40, UGX 50, 000
- Sebwe falls US$50, US$40, UGX 50, 000
- Kazingo trail US$50, US$40, UGX 50, 000
Mountain Elgon National Park
Foreign non-residents, foreign residents, EAC citizens
- Park entrance fees US$35, US$25, UGX 15, 000
- MT Elgon hike US$50, US$40, UGX 50, 000
- MT Elgon rock climb US$65, US$60, UGX 55, 000
- MT Elgon biking US$100, US$80, UGX 50, 000
- Bushiyi Trail Excursion US$150, US$120, UGX 150, 000
Annual Park Entrance Passes
The annual park fees apply to all East African and Uganda residents and foreign residents and it does not include vehicle fees as these are paid for separately. Note that the annual park fees are not valid for package activities like Mountain climbing, chimp and gorilla trekking, and hiking among others.
Foreign residents are required to have a valid work permit of at least one year to be able to apply for the annual pass.
Category: Foreign residents, EAC citizens
Safari guide UGX 200 000
Individuals US$ 350 UGX 350, 000
Couples US$ 600 UGX 500, 000Family (with a max of 4 children) US$ 800 UGX 600, 000
Annual Corporate pass (max of 10) US$ 1500 UGX 2,500,000
Tour company driver Free
Taxi driver UGX 150, 0000
Vehicle, Boat, and Aircraft: Entry and Landing fees
Type of vehicle: foreign registered, Ugandan registered
Saloon cars US$40 UGX 20, 000
Omnibus and Minibuses US$50, UGX 30, 000
Pickups US$50, UGX 30, 000
Over landers US$150, UGX 100, 000
Tour company vehicles & 4-wheel drive US$150, UGX 30, 000
Buses & Lorries US$200, UGX 200, 000
School buses UGX 50, 000
Construction Equipment US$350, UGX 500, 000
Boats of over 15-seater US$200, UGX 350, 000
Boats of up to 15 seats US$100, UGX 250, 000
Delivery vehicle (per vehicle) UGX 20, 000
MFIT boats (15-seater) US$50, UGX 50, 000
MFIT boats (over 15-seater) US$100, UGX 150, 000
Park rules and regulations
All the parks in Uganda have the same rules and regulations and these were set up by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and all tourists have to follow these guidelines that include the following:
- You are not allowed to make any campfires apart from when you are in designated areas.
- Ensure that you keep all the receipts for inspection
- Avoid littering the national parks
- No one is allowed to drive off the designated tracks
- No firearms and ammunition are allowed inside the national parks
- Driving between 7:00 pm and 7:00 am is prohibited
- Do not destroy any vegetation found within the national park
- No dogs are allowed inside the national park
- The speed limit for driving within the national parks is 40km per hour, and tourists should not exceed this limit.
- Do not hoot at the animals or make unnecessary noise
- No drones will be allowed in the National parks, and all will be confiscated if you are found with one.
Chimpanzee tracking rules and regulations
For the safety of both the chimpanzees and tourists, you need to follow all the rules and regulations set for chimpanzee tracking in Uganda.
- The minimum age for tracking chimpanzees is 12 years
- You must not track chimpanzees if you are sick because chimpanzees can easily catch diseases that can affect the whole pack.
- You need to keep at least 8 meters from the chimpanzees when you locate them.
- Make sure that you do not leave any litter in the national park
- Eating near the chimpanzees is not allowed
- Do not at any one point try to vocalize like the chimpanzees because you might not know what you might be communicating.
- If you need to use the toilet for a short or long call, go off the trail, dig a hole 30cm deep, and bury it with all the type of tissue you might have.
- Ensure that you keep quiet as much as possible because this is when you will see more.
- Avoid using flash photography when taking photographs.
Gorilla tracking rules and regulations
The different rules and regulations for gorilla tracking that UWA set include the following, and these have to be followed by all tourists participating in gorilla tracking. Below are some of the rules and regulations to follow when gorilla tracking in Uganda.
- Make sure that you maintain a distance of 7 meters from the gorillas
- Carry all the receipts for proof of payment and permits
- The maximum number of people to trek gorilla families in the country is 8
- Never trek the gorillas when you have a cold or any other infections because any fatal disease is risky to the gorillas.
- All human waste should be buried 30cm deep off the trek trail
- When sneezing or coughing, cover your mouth and nose and turn away from the gorillas.
- Never use flash photography when taking photos of the gorillas
- You only get to spend an hour with the gorillas after locating the family that you have been assigned to.
- The tracking minimum age for tracking gorillas in Uganda is 15 years.
- Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted when tracking gorillas.
Several changes have been made to the different safari activities and the park entrance fees and these are not a short-term fix as they will remain in effect till 30th June 2026. During this period, there will be a few changes, evaluations, and adjustments. All tourists who have booked for the safari before 1st July 2024 will not be affected in any way and can still use the old tariff charges. For all tourists who book after 30th June 2024 or make reschedules, the new tariffs will apply to them.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority together with other stakeholders came up with the adjustment of the conservation tariffs and this is a step towards improving and ensuring the sustainability of the tourism sector and the wildlife. By embracing the new tariffs that are effective 1st July 2024, you are not only conserving the wildlife but also ensuring that you have a good time when you visit the different safari destinations in the country.
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