Uganda is becoming a popular travel destination amongst a number of travelers and this is attributed to the so much that this lovely country does have within her boundaries. From mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable national park, the world’s most popular waterfall – Murchison Falls, tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National park plus so much more makes this country a unique destination.
As you plan your visit, it is important to keep in mind and know the different park entrance fees that you are required to pay to support the continued conservation efforts. There are about 10 Uganda National Parks having a slight park entrance fee charged at the entrance.
Take a look at the Park entrance fees levied and cleared before you and your loved ones enter the blissful and adventure filled national parks of Uganda. Note that the tariffs are levied by the Uganda National Wildlife Authority (UWA), a government body in charge of all tourism activities in the Pearl of Africa.
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley, Lake Mburo and Pian Upe
- Adult Foreign nonresident pay USD 40 each
- Adult Foreign resident pay USD 35 each
- Adult East African residents pay UGX 20,000 each
- Infant foreign nonresidents and residents aged from 5-15 years pay USD 20
- Infant East African residents aged from 5-15 years pay UGX 5000
- Vehicle entrance fees for foreign residents and nonresidents are 8 USD
Murchison Falls National Park
- Adult Foreign nonresident pay USD 45 each
- Adult Foreign resident pay USD 35 each
- Adult East African residents pay UGX 20000 each
- Infant foreign nonresidents and residents aged from 5-15 years pay USD 25
- Infant East African residents aged from 5-15 years pay UGX 5000
- Vehicle entrance fees for foreign residents and nonresidents are 11 USD
Mount Rwenzori, Mount Elgon and Semuliki National Park
- Adult Foreign nonresident pay USD 35 each
- Adult Foreign resident pay USD 25 each
- Adult East African residents pay UGX 20000 each
- Infant foreign nonresidents and residents aged from 5-15 years pay USD 15
- Infant East African residents aged from 5-15 years pay UGX 5000
- Vehicle entrance fees for foreign residents and nonresidents are 8 USD
Kibale Forest National Paek, Mgahinga and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Entrance requires you to pay for any of the activities organized within the park.
With park entrance fees cleared, you are now free to engage in any of the numerous activities organized for wildlife viewing in Ugandan National Parks. There are over 10 different park activities for you to take part in with your loved ones, the likes of game drives, boat cruises, nature walks and more.
Take a look at the activities and fees in the different Ugandan National Parks.
Activity | National Park | East Africans | Foreign residents | Foreign nonresidents |
Gorilla trekking | Mgahinga and Bwindi | UGX 300,000 | USD 700 | USD 800 |
Gorilla habituation | Bwindi Impenetrable | UGX 750,000 | USD 1000 | USD 1500 |
Chimpanzee trekking | Kibale National Park
| UGX 180,000 | USD 200 | USD 250 |
| Queen Elizabeth NP | UGX 50,000 | USD 100 | USD 80 |
Chimpanzee habituation | Kibale National Park | UGX 250,000 | USD 250 | USD 300 |
Volcano climbing | Mgahinga National Park | UGX 50,000 | USD 100 | USD 80 |
Birding and Nature walk | All National Parks | UGX 30,000 | USD 40 | USD 30 |
Self game drives | All national parks | UGX 10,000 | USD 10 | USD 10 |
Guided game drives | all national Parks | UGX 25,000 | USD 25 | USD 20 |
Sport fishing | Queen Elizabeth NP | UGX 20,000 | USD 20 | USD 15 |
Cycling | Queen, Lake Mburo NP | UGX 30,000 | USD 30 | USD 25 |
Lion tracking | Queen Elizabeth NP | UGX 200,000 | USD 200 | USD 150 |
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