Uganda park entry fees 2023 -2024 / Uganda Park Fees /Entry fees /Activities Fees
Uganda park entry fees -activities fees; Uganda park entry fees –activities fees are all handled by Uganda Wildlife Authority which is a government body responsible to issue out the new updates of Uganda conservation tariff and currently it issued out the tourism tariff for 2023 to 24 beginning June 2022 till June 2024. If you want to know more about the newly up dated Uganda conservation tariff, please contact, the local tour operator on ground and if you don’t hesitate you can contact us Achieve Global Safaris through email or visit Uganda Wildlife Authority Offices through contact or email.
Generally , Uganda ranks with over ten outstanding national parks with fabulous activities ,attractions to be done by the tourists including ;Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park ,Murchison Forest national park ,Kidepo Valley national park Queen Elizabeth national park ,Kibale Forest national park ,Mgahinga Forest national park , Semuliki National park , Lake Mburo national park ,Rwenzori Mountain national park ,Mount Elgon national park ,Visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and other attraction to be explored on Kampala City Tour such attractions includes ;Visiting the Uganda National museum ,Namugongo martyrs shrine ,Bahai temple ,visit Kasubi tombs , Visit the torture chamber in king’s palace ,Kabaka’s lake and visiting cultural center the Ndere culture among other.
Uganda park entrance fees are paid separately from the park activities fees meaning fees are charged differently and are charged basing on personnel status such as ;The foreign nonresident ,Foreign resident and East African Members .The charges paid have validity of 24 hours and fees paid as per person per day.
Rules and Regulations for Uganda National Parks – They are set up by the government body popularly knowns ‘’UWA’’ Uganda Wildlife Authority which is responsible to conserve all the national parks and the reserves.
Firearms and ammunition are not allowed inside Ugandan national parks
Rubbish littering is not allowed in the parks
Dogs and other kinds of pets are not allowed inside Ugandan national parks
Driving into the park’s premises between 7:00pm and 7:00am is not allowed
Never attempt to disturb the wildlife by sounding them with horns.
Off driven tracks is not allowed
Campfire is excepting at designed sites
It’s good to pay attentive to instruction given by the park ranger.
Driving distance spend is limited to 40 kilometers .
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National park is located in northwestern region of Uganda, approximately 4 to5 hours’ drive from Kampala to main destination or fly with domestic flight from Entebbe international airport with Aerolink airline to Pakuba airstrip or Chobe airstrip. The park is a home of 76 mammal species ,450 bird species, numerous stunning attractions like the famous Murchison Falls among others.
Below are the park entry and activity fees in Murchison Falls national park
Park entry fees/Game Drive
Foreign nonresident pays USD45, children pays UDG25, foreign residents pays USD35, children pays USD15 and East African members UGX25,000 and Children pays UGX10,000.
Hiking to the top of the falls
Foreign nonresident pays USD15, foreign resident pays USD10 and East African members pay UGX10,000.
Night game drive
Foreign nonresident pays USD40, foreign resident pays USD 35and East African members pays UGX40,000 per person per day in 24 hours, Uganda park entry fees 2022 -2024.
Boat cruise to bottom of falls
Foreign nonresident pays USD30, foreign residents pays USD25 and East African member pays UGX30,000.
Hot Air balloon
Foreign nonresident on full package ‘’with bush breakfast’’ pays USD380 and economy each charged USD300.
Foreign resident pays USD250 and East African members pays UGX250 per person per day.
Sport fishing
Both foreign nonresident and foreign residents are charged USD50 and East African member pays USD50 per person per day.
What water rafting
Foreign nonresident pays USD50, foreign resident pays USD50 and East African citizens UGX50,000.
Viewing the top of falls
Foreign nonresident pays USD10, foreign resident pays USD10 and East African citizen pays UGX10,000 per person per day.
Birding
Foreign nonresident is charged USD30, foreign resident is charged USD25 and East African citizen is charged UGX20,000.
Nature walk in Budongo forest
Foreign nonresident is charged USD30 foreign resident is charged USD25 and East African members is charged UGX10,000.
Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest
Both foreign nonresidents and foreign residents pay USD85 per person per day.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park located in southwestern region of Uganda, estimating 9 to 10 hours’ drive from Kampala or Entebbe. Alternatively, you can reach the park by domestic flight to Kihihi airfield within 1:30 hours fly, then from there, you will be picked by the safari drive to access you to the park lodge. Bwindi is popularly a home for endangered mountain gorillas and other wildlife species.
Gorilla Trekking Experience
Foreign nonresident titled to pay USD700, foreign residents pays USD600 and East African citizen is charged UGX250,000 per person per day.
Gorilla Habituation Experience
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD1,500, foreign resident expected to pay USD1,000 and East African citizen pays UGX750,000 per person per day, always pay in advance to avoid disappointment at the last moment.
Night nature walk
Foreign nonresident is titled to pay USD40, foreign resident is charged USD20 and East African citizen pays UGX15,000.
Day nature walk
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD15, foreign resident expected to pay USD15 and East Africa members UGX10,000.
Batwa Trails Visit-Experiential
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD40, foreign residents expected to pay USD40 per person per day and East African citizen pays UGX40,000.
Nature walk
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD30, foreign resident expected to pay USD15 and East African members pays UGX10,000.
Bird watching
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD30, foreign resident USD30 and East African citizen pays UGX10,000.
Long Walk –Buhoma to Nkuringo
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD50, foreign resident pays USD40 and East African citizens pays UGX50,000, Uganda park entry fees 2022 -2024
Guided long walk –Rushaga to Nyabararemura
Foreign nonresident expects to pays USD50, foreign resident USD40 and East African citizens pays UGX50,000.
Note; Fees paid for Gorilla trekking and habituation incudes guide fees, park entrance fees for the day and for the community development contribution
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth national park lies in southwestern region of Uganda and is the best visited safari destination on Uganda wildlife Safaris .The park is a home to over 600 bird species ,95 mammal species such as the unique tree climbing lions ,primates like chimpanzees ,black and white colobus monkey among other
Below are the park entry fees and activity done in the park.
Park entry fees –Game drive
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD40, foreign resident expected to pay USD30 and East African citizens pays UGX20,000
Boat cruise on the Kazinga channel
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD30, foreign resident pays USD25 and East Africa member UGX30,000
Chimpanzee tracking –Kyambura Gorge
Foreign nonresident is charged USD50, foreign resident USD40 and East African citizen pay UGX30,000 per person per day.
Nature walk
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD15, foreign resident pays USD10 and East African members pays UGX10,000.
Viewing of Tree climbing lions –Ishasha sector
Foreign nonresident is charged USD40, foreign resident is charged USD40.
Lion tracking done only in Queen Elizabeth-Uganda
Foreign nonresident is charged USD100, foreign resident USD80 and East African citizen is charged UGX100,000.
Hippo Census
Foreign nonresident is expected to pay USD100, foreign resident USD80 and East African citizen pays UGX100,000
Night walk
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD40, foreign resident expected to pay USD20 and East Africa members pays UGX15,000
Mongoose tracking
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD30, foreign resident expected to pay USD25 and East Africa members UGX30,000.
Bird watching
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD30, foreign resident is charged USD25 and East African citizen pays UGX10,000.
Kibale National Park located in western region of Uganda and renown for hosting largest population of primates, estimates 5 to 6 hours from Kampala to Kibale national park, Uganda park entry fees 2022 -2024.
Below are the park entry fees and activity fees found in the park;
Chimpanzee tracking
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD200, foreign resident pays USD150 and East Africa member pays UGX150,000.
Chimpanzee habituation
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD250, foreign residents expected to pay USD200 and East African citizen UGX200,000.
Bigodi wetland
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD15, foreign resident pays USD15 and East African citizen UGX5,000
Visit crater lakes
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD20, foreign resident expected to pay USD10 per person per day
Hippo Census
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD100, foreign resident expected to pay USD80 and East Africa citizen pays UGX100,000.
Paint and art work
Foreign nonresident pays USD10, foreign residents USD10 and East African citizen UGX20,000.
Nocturnal forest walk
Foreign nonresident pays USD40, foreign resident pays USD30.
20% discount on entrance fees for a group of more than 20 people at a given day
Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley national park is located in far semi-arid region of karamoja in northeastern region, the park can be outreached by air since it is located far away from Kampala capital. You can use a domestic flight from Entebbe Airport by Aero link Uganda to Lomej Airstrip which is approximately 3 kilometers away from the park.
Activity Rates
Park entry Fees-Game drive
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD40, foreign resident pays USD30 and East Africa members UGX20,000.
Nature walk
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD30, foreign residents USD20.
Night game drive
Foreign nonresident expects to pay USD40, foreign residents USD40 and East Africa members UGX40,000.
Bird watching
Foreign nonresident expects to pay USD30, foreign resident USD25 and East Africa member pays UGX10,000.
Kidepo Lonyili Summit Hike
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD50, foreign resident USD40 and East African member UGX50,000.
IK-Cultural Tour
Foreign nonresident pays USD20, foreign resident USD15 and East African member UGx10,000
Semuliki National Park
Semuliki national park lies in western region of Uganda and it was established in 1932 and later it had to be gazette into a national park in 1993. The park is a stopping destination for bird watching, inhabitant of over 400 bird species and over 60 animal species many more. The park under management of Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Activities to do in the park and their charges;
Park Entry fees
Foreign nonresident expects to pay USD35 and USD25 for foreign resident and UGX15,000 for East African members.
Birding
Foreign nonresident pays USD30, USD25for foreign residents
Hot springs Experience
Foreign nonresident expects to pay USD35 and foreign resident pay USD25 and UGX15,000 for East African members.
Guided Walking Safari /Nature walk
Foreign nonresident expects to pays USD30 and USD15 for foreign resident and UGX10,000 for East African members.
View Shoebill by Boat
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD100 and foreign resident is charged USD80 and East African member UGX100,000.
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla national park is located in Virunga mountain ranges bordered with Rwanda and Congo. In Uganda is found in southwestern region which estimates 9 to 10 hours’ drive from Kampala to access the main destination.
Activities and their charges based per person per day
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD700 and foreign resident USD600 and East African pays UGX250,000
Batwa trail experience
Foreign nonresident pays USD80 and foreign resident USD70 and East African member Ugx50,000
Gorge walk
Foreign nonresident expects to pay USD30, foreign resident pays USD15 and East African member UGX15,000.
Volcanoes climbing
Foreign nonresident pays USD80, foreign resident USD70 and East African member UGX50,000
Golden monkey tracking
Foreign nonresident pays USD60, foreign resident pays USD50 and East African member pay 40,000, Uganda park entry fees 2022 -2024.
Visiting Mgahinga platform for viewing
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD10, foreign resident pays USD10 and East African member UGX10,000.
Guided Short Nature walk for children
Foreign nonresident child expects to pay USD5, USD5 for foreign resident child, and East African member pays UGX10,000
Painting and art work
Foreign nonresident expects to pays USD10, foreign resident pays USD10 and East African members UGX20,000.
Children scouts adventure activities
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD10, foreign resident pays USD10 and East Africa members UGX20,000.
Lake Mburo National park
Lake Mburo national park is renown as a home for huge antelopes, located few kilometers away the Kampala City which is approximely 3 hours’ drive to access the park.
Activities in Lake Mburo national park and their charges.
Park entrance fees /Game drive
Foreign nonresident expects to pay USD40, foreign resident pays USD30 and East Africa members pay UGX20,000.
Night game drive –private
Foreign nonresident pays USD30, foreign residents pay USD15 and East African member pay UGX50,000.
Nature walk
Foreign nonresident pays USD15, foreign resident pays USD310 and East African members pay UGX10,000.
Boat Rides
Foreign nonresident pays USD30, foreign resident pays USD25 and East African member UGX30,000
Cycling
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD30, foreign resident pays USD25 and East African member UGX30,000.
Horseback safaris –Lake Mburo national park
Horseback safari in Lake Mburo national park is outstanding private activity managed by Mihingo Lodge and horseback riding is one of the top done activity and activity fees are considered on time duration. However, you’re advised to book in advance to avoid disappointments. They offer a limited number of horse ride with bush breakfast minimum of 2 people. Note, since it’s a private activity fees keeps on charging.
Mihingo Lodge is luxurious lodge located in the heart of the park Lake Mburo National Park. The lodge offers very many activities such as walking safaris, mountain biking, running wild with Guide, Game drive, Kids bush course, massage, boat trip, night game drives, cultural visit among others.
Horse safari
0.5 hours
Mihingo guests expected to pay USD25 and non Mihingo guest pay USD40 per person per day.
1 hours –Horse safari
Mihingo guest expected to pay USD40 and Non Mihingo guest pay 60 per person per day
2 hours –Horse safari
Mihingo guests expected to pay USD70 and Non Mihingo guest pay USD110.
3 hours –Horseback ride experience
Mihingo guest expected to pay USD90 and Non Mihingo guest pay USD130.
4 hours with picnic breakfast –Horse safari
Mihingo guest expected to pay USD110 and Non Mihingo guest pay USD170.
4 hours with 1hour bush breakfast
Mihingo guest pay USD160 and Non Mihingo guest pay USD240.
Rwenzori Mountain national park
Rwenzori mountain national park was once named as mountain of the moon, that lies in western Uganda and the park is good for hiking lovers, photography among others.
Activities and their rates;
Park entrance fees
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD35, foreign resident expected to pay USD25 and East African member pay UGX 15,000.
Rwenzori mountain hike
Foreign nonresident pays USD50, foreign resident pays USD40 and East African member USD50,000.
Kinyampanika chimpanzee trail
Foreign nonresident pays USD50, foreign resident pays USD40 and East African member is charged UGX50,000.
Hiking –Kazingo trail
Foreign nonresident pays USD50, foreign resident pays USD40 and East African member is charged UGX50,000, Uganda park entry fees 2022 -2024.
Mt. Elgon National Park
Activities and their fees
Park entrance fees
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD35, foreign resident pays USD25 and East African member is charged UGX15,000.
Mt. Elgon hiking
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD50, foreign resident pays USD40 and East African member pay UGX50,000.
Mt. Elgon Rock Climbing
Foreign nonresident is charged USD65, foreign resident USD60 and East African member pay UGX55,000.
Mt. Elgon Mountain Biking
Foreign nonresident is charged USD100, foreign resident pays USD80 and East African member pay UGX 50,000.
Mt. Elgon Bushiyi trail excursion
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD150, foreign resident pays USD150 and East African member pay UGX150,000.
Note, there is 20% discount on entrance fees for a group of more than 20 people on a given visited day in Mount Elgon national park.
Annual Park Entrance Fees
Annual park entrance fees are based on only two status Foreign residents and East African members which is applied to all protected areas for foreign residents in Uganda and East African members only but vehicle entry are paid separately;
Requirements needed;
Foreign residents require a working permits valid for one year to qualify for annual fees.
Annual park entrance is not valid for package activities like Gorilla and Chimp tracking and Mountain hiking.
Safari Guide; Is an individual who guides tourists through nature activities like vehicle, boat, canoe, horseback, or on foot and also explaining any activities hidden within the natural environment.
Individual
Foreign resident pays USD350 and UGX350,000 For East African members as annual entry fees.
Couple
Foreign resident pays USD600 and UGX500,000 for East African members as annual entry fees.
Family ‘’Maximum 4 children’’
Foreign resident with maximum of 4 children pays USD800 and UGX600,000 for East African member as annual entry fees.
Annual ‘’Corporate pass ‘’10people’’
Foreign resident pays USD1,500 and UGX2,500,000 for East African members as annual entry fees.
Safari Guide
Its only for the East African member UGX200,000.
Taxi Driver
East African members pays UGX150,000 and tour company driver is free
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Ziwa Rhino sanctuary home for white rhino and the only place in Uganda to explore huge species in their nature protected environment. The site is located in Nakitoma along the route that leads you to Murchison Falls national park.
Fees paid includes below;
Park entrance
Foreign nonresident expected to pays USD20, foreign resident pays USD20 and East African citizens pay UGX10,000 per person per day.
Rhino Tracking
Foreign nonresident expected to pay USD30, foreign resident pays USD20 and East African citizen pay 20,000.
Nature walk
Both nonresident and foreign resident expected to pay 20 and East African citizens pay UGX20,000.
Bird Watching
Both nonresident and foreign resident expected to pay 20 and East African citizen pays UGX20,000 per person per day
Shoebill viewing
Foreign nonresident expected to pay 25 and foreign resident pay USD20 and East African member pay 20,000 per person per day.
