Uganda National Park Entrance Fees 2026: By Park and Category
Entrance is charged per 24 hours and is separate from activities such as gorilla tracking.
Uganda's protected areas are grouped into fee categories. Entrance fees are independent of activity fees such as gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking, mountain climbing and birding, although some permits include the day's entrance. A day's entrance ticket is valid for 24 hours from entry, and extra time is charged as an extra day.
Children are persons aged 5 to 15 years, and children under 5 are exempt. Foreign visitors may be asked for valid identification to confirm resident status.
At a glance
- Valid for: 24 hours from entry
- Children: Ages 5 to 15; under 5 free
- Group discount: 20% discount at Kibale for groups of more than 20 on a given day
- Free entry: Kapkwai sector of Mount Elgon
Entrance Fees by Category
Rates per person per day:
| Activity | FNR | FR | ROA | EAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category A+: Murchison Falls, adult | $45 | $35 | $30 | UGX 25,000 |
| Category A+: Murchison Falls, child | $25 | $15 | $10 | UGX 10,000 |
| Category A: Kidepo, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Mgahinga, Kibale, Lake Mburo, adult | $40 | $30 | $25 | UGX 20,000 |
| Category A: child | $20 | $10 | $5 | UGX 5,000 |
| Category B: Rwenzori, Semuliki, Mt Elgon, Toro Semliki, Katonga, Pian-Upe, adult | $35 | $25 | $20 | UGX 15,000 |
| Category B: child | $5 | $5 | $5 | UGX 2,500 |
| Category C: other reserves incl. Ajai, Bokora, Bugungu, East Madi, Kabwoya, Karuma, Kigezi, Kyambura, Matheniko | $10 | $5 | $5 | UGX 2,500 |
| Category D: Kapkwai sector (Mt Elgon) | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Ugandan school pupils and students in groups pay UGX 3,000 in the highest categories, tertiary students UGX 5,000, and Uganda Wildlife Clubs UGX 2,000; Category B schools pay UGX 1,500. Murchison Falls vehicle entry carries an additional charge; see vehicle fees.
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.
What the Permits Include
A gorilla permit includes that day's park entrance, a guide and a community contribution. Each gorilla permit holder is also entitled to one day's free entrance into Mount Elgon National Park and Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve, to be used within one month before or after tracking; this does not cover activity fees there. Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale includes entrance, but Kyambura tracking and golden monkey tracking do not. See the tariff guide.
Planning Tips
Multiply daily entrance by the number of days inside the park, and remember a game drive or boat trip is an additional charge. To keep costs predictable, ask us for a written list of what your package covers. See Uganda's national parks and safari cost factors.
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