Uganda Wildlife Authority Conservation Tariffs

Uganda Wildlife Authority Conservation Tariffs 2025/ June 2026

Conservation tariffs are what visitors pay as a contribution to the conservation efforts to ensure the sustainability of the wildlife and ecosystem. Uganda Wildlife Authority has the sole responsibility of conservation and managing all National Parks and other public tourist sites.

Uganda Wildlife Authority periodically revises these tariffs based on the conservation needs and demand, and to match up with the ever-increasing wildlife, projects, and threats. The body needs funds to keep at bay with such responsibilities so when you pay for entrance fees to different sites/ national parks, it's not for profit, rather for conservation purposes, so thanks to many tourists that have and are yet to visit Uganda and entered one or more National parks, you contributed to this wonderful cause.

The current conservation tariffs are for 2024- 2026. Come July 2026, new rates will be implemented.

This information is for any one planning for a Uganda Safari, to gain insight of the possible costs associated with the safari. You can also take advantage of our Top safari packages to book for an amazing safari of your lifetime, take a look at our packages or contact our safari expert for your personalised safari package, or Gorilla Permit booking and any other inquiries
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On What Activities Do UWA Tariff Apply

These tariffs cover park entrance fees and all activities done there, from gorilla tracking, gorilla habituation experience, golden monkey tracking, chimp tracking, Hikes, game drives, boat rides, nature walks, and more.

UWA Tariffs Categories

The tariffs vary depending on your nationality, the national parks to visit, and your age
Foreign Non-Resident (FNR); Means a national of another country that does not reside in Uganda
Foreign Resident (FR): Means a national of another country who resides in Uganda or has a work permit.
East African Community (EAC): Means locals within East Africa

Rest of Africa (ROA): Nationals of other African countries except the East African Community countries.
National park/ game reserves: These have different rates based on the popularity

Age: Children attract different rates on entrance fees and other activities that are recommended for kids.
Below is a guideline of the rates that will help you plan your safari well

How Long are UWA Tariffs Valid
Tariffs, especially entrance fees to National Parks, are valid for 24 hours; after which you are required to pay again, depending on the number of days you are spending in the parks.

The current tariffs are in effect till June 2026

UWA Tariffs for 2025- June 2026

Gorilla Tracking, Chimp Tracking & Golden Monkey Tracking
Gorilla Permit: $800 FNR, $700 FR, $500 ROV UGX 300,000 EAC

Gorilla Habituation Experience: $1500 FNR, $1000 FR, $1000 ROV UGX75,000
Children only 15yrs +: Pay the same as adults
Chimp Permit
Kibale Forest National Park

Chimp Permit: $250 FNR, $200 FR, UGX 180,000 EAC

Chimp Habituation Experience: $300 FNR, $250 FR, UGX 250,000
Children only 12yrs +: Pay the same as adults

Kyambura Gorge (You add park pay entrance fees)

Chimp Permit: $100 FNR, $80 FR, UGX50,000 EAC
Children only 12yrs +: Pay the same as adults

Golden Monkey permit (You add park entrance fees)

Golden Monkey Permit: $60 FNR, $50 FR, UGX40,000 E.A

Golden Monkey Habituation Experience: $100 FNR, $80 FR, UGX100,000
Park Entrance Fees
Murchison Falls National Park
Adults: $45 FNR, $35 FR, $30 ROA, UGX25000 EAC
Children: $25 FNR, $15 FR, $5 ROA, UGX5000 EAC

Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Forest, Mgahinga Gorilla, Kidepo Valley, Kibale Forest & Lake Mburo National Parks

Adults: $40 FNR, $30 FR, $25 ROA, UGX20000 EAC
Children: $20 FNR, $10 FR, $5 ROA, UGX5000 EAC

Semuliki, Toro semuliki, Mt Rwenzori, Mt Elgon, Katonga, Pian-Upe

Adults: $35 FNR, $25 FR, $20 ROA, UGX15000 EAC
Children: $5 FNR, $5 FR, $5 ROA, UGX2500 EAC
Vehicle Entrance Fees
UGX 30,000 for a Ugandan-registered 4x4 tourist vehicle; entry to Murchison Falls NP is UGX 40,000 per 24 hours.
$150 Foreign registered 4x4 tourist Vehicles

Boat Rides/ Launch Cruises
Children & Adults: $30 FNR, $25 FR, $20 ROA, UGX30,000 EAC

Top of the falls in Murchison: $15 FNR, $10 FR, UGX10,000 EAC

Game Drives
Day per ranger: $25 FNR, $20 FR, UGX25,000 EAC
Night per person: $30 FNR, $20 FR, UGX30,000 EAC
Birding and Nature Walks
Tariff: $5- $60 FNR, $5-$50$20 FR, UGX10,000 - 50,000 EAC
(Rates are per person excluding the entrance fees and any other activities you might do)

Experiential Products
Mangoose tracking: $30 FNR, $25 FR, UGX30,000 EAC
Hippo census: $100 FNR, $80 FR, UGX100,000 EAC
Lion tracking (carnivore): $200 FNR, $150 FR, UGX200,000 EAC
(You have to top up the $10 community fee and organise for separate transport means by UWA’s vehicles).

Hiking Trips
To top of the falls: $15 FNR, $10 FR, UGX10,000 EAC
Mt Rwenzori: $50 FNR, $40 FR, UGX50,000 EAC
Mt Elgon Hike: $50 FNR, $40 FR, UGX50,000 EAC
Mgahinga Volcanoes Hiking: $100 FNR, $80 FR, UGX50,000 EAC
(Muhabura, Gahinga, Sabinyo)

Batwa Cultural Trail
Mgahinga plus entrance fees: $80 FNR, $70 FR, UGX50,000 EAC

Bwindi minus entrance fees: $40 FNR, $40 FR, UGX40,000 EAC

Semuliki minus the entrance fees: $10 FNR, $10 FR, UGX10,000 EAC

Filming/ Photography
Tariffs for filming are 40% for every activity and on park entrance fees. If using a drone, it's slightly higher at 50%.

What you need to know about Park Entrance Tariffs

All visitors are required to have an ID/passport
The tariffs are for 24 hours
Children below 5 years do not pay
The park entrance tariffs do not include activities, mainly gorilla and chimp tracking, birding, or mountain hiking
Tariffs can be changed at any time without notice and UWA reserves the right of change.