Commercial Filming and Photography in Uganda's National Parks

Commercial filming and photography in Uganda's protected areas needs prior booking with UWA. Fees are calculated as a percentage of the normal activity and entrance fees, not a fixed amount.

This page is for film crews and commercial photographers. For holiday photography tips, see wildlife photography safaris.

How Fees Work

All filming fees are charged at 40% of the activity and entrance fee for each filming activity. Filming with a drone is charged at 50% of the activity. Prior booking is needed. Ask our team to coordinate permits and logistics for a shoot.

About these rates. UWA states that tariff fees are subject to change without prior notice. FNR = foreign non-resident, FR = foreign resident, ROA = rest of Africa, EAC = citizen of an East African Community member state (paid in UGX). Source: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Conservation Tariff July 2024 to June 2026 and UWA letter ref. TDO 93/04 dated 26 February 2026.

Using This Page When Planning Your Uganda Safari

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