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, 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. New tariffs for 2027 have been released and take effect in January 2027; new rates will be implemented.
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.
Categories of tariffs
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
Duration of the Tariff
Tariffs, especially entrance fees to national parks, are 24 hourly; after 24 hours, you are required to pay more, depending on the number of days you are spending in the parks.
Gorilla Tracking, Chimp Tracking & Golden Monkey Tracking
Gorilla Permit: $800 FNR, $700 FR, $500 ROV UGX 300,000 EAC
Gorilla habituation Experience: $1800 FNR, $1000 FR, $1000 ROV UGX75,000
Children only 15yrs +: Pay the same as adults
Chimp Permit 2027
Kibale Forest National Park
Chimp Permit: $300 FNR, $200 FR, UGX 180,000 EAC
Chimp Habituation Experience: $400 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
Chimp Habituation Experience: $100 FNR, $80 FR, UGX100,000
Children only 12yrs +: Pay the same as adults
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
Chimp Habituation Experience: $100 FNR, $80 FR, UGX100,000
Children only 12yrs +: Pay the same as adults
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 4×4 tourist vehicle; entry to Murchison Falls NP is UGX 40,000 per 24 hours.
$150 Foreign registered 4×4 tourist Vehicles
UWA Tariffs par Activities
Boat rides for both 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 : $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)
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)
Gorge
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
Nature walks
trails
Filming/ Photography
Charges are according to the activity and park entrance fees, which will be 40%, 50% if using a drone.
Park Rules
Please adhere to all the rules and regulations provided by Uganda Wildlife Authority; these are safety protocols put in place to ensure your safety and the safety of the wildlife. The rules cover the activities, use of the park, and how to relate with the animals.
Gorilla tracking rules
Show proof of payment and the actual Permit
Minimum age for tracking is 15 years and above
You are ot allowed to track the gorillas when you have a contagious illness
Only a maximum of 8 trackers are permited per gorilla group
You are only permitted to watch the gorillas for strictly 1 hour
Observe a required distance of 10m from the gorillas
No litter
Human waste be buried 30cm deep
You are not permitted to eat/drink or smoke before the gorillas
No sudden movements like running or jumping
Do not shout or get in any erratic behavior, its a sign of provocation
Respect their space
Do not touch the gorilla or
look them directly in the eye it is intimidation
When a gorilla leans on you, or crosses by you, or touches you, do not fret, stay calm, its a sign of submission.
Chimp Tracking Rrules
No tracking when you are ill
You spend time with the chimps for strickly 1 hour
Tracking is for only 12years and above
Keep the silence, it does not intimidate the residents
No not try vocal call in a way to communicate with the chimps, you might never know what you just said
Do not run after or chase the chimps, its a sign of aggression
Do not use flash on your camera when taking fotos/videos
Park entrance
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 anytime without notice and UWA reserves the right of change.
Vehicle rules:
Tariffs are per 24 hours in the park
Rescue vehicles pay the same
The following are prohibited in the park: motorcycles, heavy trucks and tractors, and any vehicle carrying dangerous products, livestock, timber, or similar materials.
Game drives; it’s mandatory to pay for a ranger for night game drives, and advisable for day game drives too. Night Game drives are for visitors staying in the lodge, which is within the park.
Camping is only done in the designated area
Car horns are not permitted in the park, as this agitates animals
No off-tracking driving
Pets are prohibited in the park
Observe the 40 per hour Speed limit
Be a responsible traveler, so do not litter
No firearms are acceptable in the park
Park gates strictly open at 7 am and close at 7 pm
Penalties
Tracking gorillas in a location other than what you booked attracts 50% of the permit fee
Rescheduling the permits late attracts 25% of the permit fee, whether gorilla or a chimp permit
Driving off-track, as in deviating from the planned routes into the bush, will attract a penalty of $150 per person payable by a driver/guide.
For road kill, the penalty is $500. To avoid this, drive at a recommended speed, and know that animals have the right of the way.
