The Uganda Wildlife Authority is a government agency that protects Uganda’s wildlife. UWA sets the fees and manages 12 wildlife reserves, 10 national parks, 13 sanctuaries, and 5 community wildlife management areas.
Uganda will start new tariffs on July 1, 2024, introduced by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. These changes aim to help tourists and others get used to the new prices for various tourist spots and activities. The decision to change tariffs began on January 17, 2024, to help conserve wildlife and support tourism. The new tariffs were decided after consulting with tourists, local communities, tour operators, and conservationists.
Uganda Wildlife Authority has made some changes:
- Murchison Falls National Park now has its own category, “A Plus,” with higher entry fees than Category A parks.
- Category A entry fees have increased by $5.
- Game drive fees are now mandatory for both self-guided and UWA-guided tours.
- Primate fees remain the same.
Revised Conservation Tariffs
Changes to Safari Activity Tariffs
Chimpanzee Trekking:
- Kibale National Park: $250 (foreign non-residents), $150 (foreign residents), UGX 150,000 (EAC citizens)
- Kyambura Gorge: $50 (foreign non-residents), $40 (foreign residents), UGX 30,000 (EAC citizens)
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park:
- Gorilla Trekking: $800 (foreign non-residents), $700 (foreign residents), UGX 300,000 (EAC citizens)
- Gorilla Habituation: $1500 (foreign non-residents), $1000 (foreign residents), UGX 750,000 (EAC citizens)
- Batwa Trail Experience: $40 for all
- Nature Walks: $30 (foreign non-residents), $15 (foreign residents), UGX 10,000 (EAC citizens)
- Guided Walks: $50 (foreign non-residents), $40 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Buhoma-Nkuringo Walk: $50 (foreign non-residents), $40 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
Queen Elizabeth National Park:
- Park Entrance Fees: $40 (foreign non-residents), $30 (foreign residents), UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Game Drives (per day): $30 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 30,000 (EAC citizens)
- Chimp Tracking: $100 (foreign non-residents), $80 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Nature Walks: $15 (foreign non-residents), $10 (foreign residents), UGX 10,000 (EAC citizens)
- Launch Trip: $30 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 30,000 (EAC citizens)
- Mongoose: $30 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 30,000 (EAC citizens)
- Hippo Census: $100 (foreign non-residents), $80 (foreign residents), UGX 100,000 (EAC citizens)
- Lion Tracking: $100 (foreign non-residents), $80 (foreign residents), UGX 100,000 (EAC citizens)
Mgahinga National Park:
- Gorilla Tracking: $800 (foreign non-residents), $700 (foreign residents), UGX 300,000 (EAC citizens)
- Volcano Climbing: $80 (foreign non-residents), $70 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Golden Monkey Trekking: $60 (foreign non-residents), $50 (foreign residents), UGX 40,000 (EAC citizens)
- Golden Monkey Habituation: $100 (foreign non-residents), $80 (foreign residents), UGX 100,000 (EAC citizens)
- Children’s Activities: $5 for all, UGX 10,000 (EAC citizens)
Murchison Falls National Park:
- Park Entrance Fees: $45 (foreign non-residents), $35 (foreign residents), UGX 25,000 (EAC citizens)
- Game Drives: $30 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 30,000 (EAC citizens)
- Night Game Drives: $40 (foreign non-residents), $35 (foreign residents), UGX 40,000 (EAC citizens)
- White Water Rafting: $50 for all, UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Bird Watching: $30 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Sport Fishing: $50 for all
- Hiking for the Falls: $15 (foreign non-residents), $10 (foreign residents), UGX 10,000 (EAC citizens)
Kidepo Valley National Park:
- Park Entrance Fees: $40 (foreign non-residents), $30 (foreign residents), UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Game Drives: $20 (foreign non-residents), $15 (foreign residents), UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Night Game Drives: $30 (foreign non-residents), $20 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Summit Hike: $50 (foreign non-residents), $40 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Bird Watching: $30 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
Kibale National Park:
- Park Entrance Fees: $40 (foreign non-residents), $30 (foreign residents), UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Chimpanzee Tracking: $250 (foreign non-residents), $200 (foreign residents), UGX 180,000 (EAC citizens)
- Chimp Habituation: $300 (foreign non-residents), $250 (foreign residents), UGX 250,000 (EAC citizens)
- Guided Short Walks: $5 for all, UGX 10,000 (EAC citizens)
- Artwork and Paint: $10 for all, UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Scout Adventures: $10 for all, UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
Lake Mburo National Park:
- Park Entrance Fees: $40 (foreign non-residents), $30 (foreign residents), UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Game Drives: $20 (foreign non-residents), $15 (foreign residents), UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Night Game Drives: $30 (foreign non-residents), $15 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Guided Nature Walks: $15 (foreign non-residents), $10 (foreign residents), UGX 10,000 (EAC citizens)
- Cycling: $30 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 30,000 (EAC citizens)
- Boat Rides: $30 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 30,000 (EAC citizens)
Semuliki National Park:
- Park Entrance Fees: $35 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 15,000 (EAC citizens)
- Batwa Experience: $10 for all, UGX 10,000 (EAC citizens)
- Guided Nature Walk: $30 (foreign non-residents), $15 (foreign residents), UGX 10,000 (EAC citizens)
- Shoebill View by Boat: $100 (foreign non-residents), $80 (foreign residents), UGX 100,000 (EAC citizens)
- Ntoroko Boat Hire: $100 (foreign non-residents), $80 (foreign residents), UGX 100,000 (EAC citizens)
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary:
- Park Entrance Fees: $20 for all, UGX 10,000 (EAC citizens)
- Rhino Tracking: $30 (foreign non-residents), $20 (foreign residents), UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Bird Watching: $20 for all, UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Nature Walks: $20 for all, UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
- Shoebill: $25 (foreign non-residents), $20 (foreign residents), UGX 20,000 (EAC citizens)
Rwenzori Mountains National Park:
- Park Entrance Fees: $35 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 15,000 (EAC citizens)
- Rwenzori Mount Hike: $50 (foreign non-residents), $40 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Kinyampanika Chimp Trail: $50 (foreign non-residents), $40 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Bukurungu Trail: $50 (foreign non-residents), $40 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Sebwe Falls: $50 (foreign non-residents), $40 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Kazingo Trail: $50 (foreign non-residents), $40 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
Mountain Elgon National Park:
- Park Entrance Fees: $35 (foreign non-residents), $25 (foreign residents), UGX 15,000 (EAC citizens)
- Mt. Elgon Hike: $50 (foreign non-residents), $40 (foreign residents), UGX 50,000 (EAC citizens)
- Mt. Elgon Rock Climb: $65 (foreign non-residents), $60 (foreign residents), UGX 55,000 (EAC citizens)
- Mt. Elgon Biking: $100 (foreign non-residents), $80 (foreign residents), UGX 50,
