Uganda National Park Fees and UWA Tariff 2026-2027: Permits, Entrance and Activities
Every park fee and activity rate we use when planning your safari, taken from the Uganda Wildlife Authority tariff and its 2026 notice.
This page collects the fees charged by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) for tourists in national parks and wildlife reserves. It is based on UWA's Conservation Tariff for July 2024 to June 2026 and on UWA's letter of 26 February 2026, which introduced low-season primate permit rates and a revised tariff from 1 January 2027.
Use it to understand what a Uganda safari really costs before you compare quotes, then see what affects the cost of a Uganda safari and how gorilla permits work. Every activity below links to its own guide.
At a glance
- Low season (April, May, November): Gorilla tracking $600 (FNR) or $500 (FR); chimpanzee tracking $200 (FNR) or $150 (FR). See low season permits
- From 1 January 2027: Revised tariff for habituation, chimpanzee, lion and guided walk rates. See the notice
- Reservations: The 7-day payment-free reservation window ended on 1 March 2026; permits now need full payment at booking
- Who pays what: FNR foreign non-resident, FR foreign resident, ROA rest of Africa, EAC East African citizens
Primate Permits at a Glance
These are the rates for the main primate activities in the printed tariff. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits for foreign visitors can only be booked through licensed tour operators.
| Activity | FNR | FR | ROA | EAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla tracking (Bwindi, Mgahinga) | $800 | $700 | $500 | UGX 300,000 |
| Gorilla habituation experience | $1,500 | $1,000 | $1,000 | UGX 750,000 |
| Chimpanzee tracking, Kibale | $250 | $200 | - | UGX 180,000 |
| Chimpanzee tracking, Kyambura Gorge | $100 | $80 | - | UGX 50,000 |
| Chimpanzee habituation, Kibale (full day) | $300 | $250 | - | UGX 250,000 |
| Golden monkey tracking (Mgahinga) | $60 | $50 | - | UGX 40,000 |
| Golden monkey habituation | $100 | $80 | - | UGX 100,000 |
In the printed tariff, the gorilla habituation columns read FNR $1,500, ROA $1,000, FR $1,000. Rates include the guide fee, park entrance for the day and a community contribution for gorilla permits. Chimpanzee tracking includes a nature walk on the day; Kibale entrance is included but Kyambura entrance is not. Golden monkey fees exclude park entrance.
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.
Revised Rates From 1 January 2027
UWA's February 2026 letter lists the following revised rates, which take effect on 1 January 2027.
| Activity | FNR | FR | ROA | EAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla tracking | $800 | $700 | $500 | UGX 300,000 |
| Gorilla habituation | $1,800 | $1,600 | $1,000 | UGX 750,000 |
| Chimpanzee tracking (Kibale) | $300 | $200 | $100 | UGX 180,000 |
| Chimpanzee habituation | $400 | $300 | $250 | UGX 250,000 |
| Chimpanzee tracking (Kyambura) | $200 | $150 | $100 | UGX 50,000 |
| Rhino tracking, Ajai: adults | $20 | $15 | $10 | UGX 10,000 |
| Rhino tracking, Ajai: children | $5 | $5 | $3 | UGX 2,500 |
| Experiential lion tracking | $500 | $300 | $300 | UGX 250,000 |
| Golden cat tracking, Kibale (5 days) | $350 | $350 | $350 | UGX 350,000 |
| Guided walk, Rushaga to Nyabaremura | $80 | $50 | $50 | UGX 50,000 |
| Guided walk, Buhoma to Nkuringo | $100 | $50 | $50 | UGX 50,000 |
UWA announced in February 2026 that the rates in the table headed "from 1 January 2027" apply from that date. See the full price change notice for what changed and how it affects your booking.
Park Entrance, Game Drives and Activities
Activity Guides With Fees
- Mongoose tracking
- Hippo census
- Lion tracking
- Golden cat tracking
- Ajai rhino tracking
- Rafting at Murchison Falls
- Sport fishing
- Cycling
- Mgahinga platform walk
- Mgahinga gorge walk
- Lonyili summit hike
- Lomej hike
- Elgon rock climbing
- Elgon mountain biking
- Bushiyi trail
- Bukurungu trail
- Kazingo trail
- Sebwe falls
- Kinyampanika trail
- Ruhija bamboo walk
- Muzabajiro loop
- Rushaga walk
- Buhoma to Nkuringo
- Shoebill by boat, Semliki
- Semuliki Batwa experience
- Children's activities
Park Distances From Kampala
UWA lists these road distances from Kampala in kilometres. Allow far more time than the distance suggests; see driving distances between parks.
| Park | Distance from Kampala |
|---|---|
| Kidepo Valley | 571 km |
| Bwindi Impenetrable | 512 km |
| Mgahinga Gorilla | 482 km |
| Rwenzori Mountains | 398 km |
| Queen Elizabeth | 389 km |
| Semuliki | 387 km |
| Kibale | 358 km |
| Murchison Falls | 305 km |
| Lake Mburo | 253 km |
| Mount Elgon | 229 km |
Using This Page When Planning Your Uganda Safari
The tariff is easiest to use alongside a draft itinerary. List the parks and activities first, then add the entrance, permit and vehicle charges that apply to your nationality category. Pair it with what affects the cost of a Uganda safari, gorilla permits explained and how to book a Uganda safari.
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