National parkSouthwestern Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Ancient rainforest and almost half of the world's mountain gorillas.
Tourism · Uganda
Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.
Mountain gorillas, the source of the Nile, snow-capped mountains on the equator and ten national parks. Plan with official fees and licensed local operators.
Best timeDec – Feb, Jun – Sep
Gorilla permitUS$800 · UGX 300,000 EAC
CurrencyUganda shilling (UGX)
Main airportEntebbe (EBB)
Where to go
Uganda's must-see places
National parkNational park
National park
National parkWestern Uganda
Kibale National Park
East Africa's primate capital: 13 species and about 1,500 chimpanzees.
National parkNortheastern Uganda (Karamoja)
Kidepo Valley National Park
Uganda's most remote and dramatic wilderness.
National park
Lake
City destinationEastern Uganda
Jinja & the Source of the Nile
Where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria, and Uganda's adventure capital.
What to do
Top experiences
Gorilla tracking
An hour with a mountain gorilla family in Bwindi or Mgahinga.
Permit US$800 · UGX 300,000 EACBwindi Impenetrable National Park
Chimpanzee tracking
Kibale's habituated chimps, with a sighting rate above 90%.
US$250 · UGX 180,000 EACKibale National Park
Nile boat trip to the falls
Hippos, crocodiles and the thundering Murchison Falls.
US$30 · UGX 30,000 EACMurchison Falls National Park
Kazinga Channel cruise
Elephants, buffaloes and hundreds of hippos.
US$30 · UGX 30,000 EACQueen Elizabeth National Park
Mountains of the Moon
Day hikes or a 9–12 day climb to Margherita Peak.
Hikes US$50 a dayRwenzori Mountains National Park
White-water rafting
Full-day grade 3 or grade 5 trips on the Nile.
Priced by operatorsJinja & the Source of the Nile
Shoebill canoe trip
Search the papyrus of Mabamba near Entebbe.
Community guide feesMabamba Bay WetlandOfficial tariff
National park entry fees
Adult entry per person, valid for 24 hours. Children aged 5–15 pay less and under-5s enter free. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits include that day's entry.
| Parks | Foreign non-resident | Foreign resident | Rest of Africa | East African citizen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murchison Falls | US$45 | US$35 | US$30 | UGX 25,000 |
| Bwindi, Mgahinga, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Kidepo, Lake Mburo | US$40 | US$30 | US$25 | UGX 20,000 |
| Rwenzori, Mount Elgon, Semuliki | US$35 | US$25 | US$20 | UGX 15,000 |
- Murchison Falls
- Foreign non-resident
- US$45
- Foreign resident
- US$35
- Rest of Africa
- US$30
- East African citizen
- UGX 25,000
- Bwindi, Mgahinga, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Kidepo, Lake Mburo
- Foreign non-resident
- US$40
- Foreign resident
- US$30
- Rest of Africa
- US$25
- East African citizen
- UGX 20,000
- Rwenzori, Mount Elgon, Semuliki
- Foreign non-resident
- US$35
- Foreign resident
- US$25
- Rest of Africa
- US$20
- East African citizen
- UGX 15,000
Source: Uganda Wildlife Authority Conservation Tariff July 2024 – June 2026 and UWA's letter of 26 February 2026 (low-season primate permits and the tariff from 1 January 2027). Checked 23 October 2026.
Before you go
Plan your trip
- Visa and entry
Most visitors apply for a Uganda eVisa online before travel. The East Africa Tourist Visa covers Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda on one visa. Check the rules for your nationality on the official portal.
Official eVisa portal - Health
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Uganda. Ask a travel clinic about malaria prevention and check current health notices.
- Money
Park and permit fees for foreign visitors are quoted in US dollars. UWA accepts mobile money (MTN and Airtel), card machines and bank transfers.
- Getting around
International flights land at Entebbe. Domestic flights serve Kihihi, Kisoro, Kasese, Pakuba and Kidepo; by road, a 4WD is best for park tracks.
Book with licensed people
Who to travel with
Foreign visitors book gorilla and chimpanzee permits through licensed tour operators. These lists come from the Uganda Tourism Board's official licence register.
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