Activity permits and park entry
| Principal activity permit | Regular fee and period | Inclusions and minimum age |
|---|---|---|
| Gorilla tracking — Foreign non-resident | USD 800 · Per person / activity permit · Through 31 December 2026 | Includes guide, park entrance for the day and community development contribution. One hour gorilla viewing; park permit booking separate from availability. Minimum age: 15 years. |
| Visitor and charging unit | Adult / eligible visitor | Child / eligible visitor |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign non-resident Per person, 24 hours from entry Through 31 December 2026 | USD 40 16 years and above 1 Jul 2024 to 31 Dec 2026 | USD 20 5–15 years 1 Jul 2024 to 31 Dec 2026 |
| Foreign resident Per person, 24 hours from entry Through 31 December 2026 | USD 30 16 years and above 1 Jul 2024 to 31 Dec 2026 | USD 10 5–15 years 1 Jul 2024 to 31 Dec 2026 |
| Rest of Africa Per person, 24 hours from entry Through 31 December 2026 | USD 25 16 years and above 1 Jul 2024 to 31 Dec 2026 | USD 5 5–15 years 1 Jul 2024 to 31 Dec 2026 |
| East African citizen Per person, 24 hours from entry Through 31 December 2026 | UGX 20,000 16 years and above 1 Jul 2024 to 31 Dec 2026 | UGX 5,000 5–15 years 1 Jul 2024 to 31 Dec 2026 |
Source: Uganda Wildlife Authority · checked 20 October 2026. Published references are not a live ticket quotation. Use the stated dates, visitor categories and charging units; confirm the final payable charges for your route.
- The current UWA page labels this schedule valid through December 2026, while the linked PDF cover still says June 2026. Both publications should be read together.
- UWA has announced revised primate and other activity tariffs from 1 January 2027. These are not October 2026 charges.
- No tax amount or tax-inclusive status is established by the checked schedule.
Who pays, and for how long
- Children aged 5–15 use the child entry rate; children below 5 are exempt.
- An entrance ticket lasts 24 hours from arrival; time beyond that is charged as another day.
- Carry valid identification supporting citizenship or residence.
- Activity permits may include entrance for their stated day; do not add entry again when the permit explicitly includes it.
Activities, extras and inclusions
| Charge or activity | Published amount | Scope and inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Gorilla tracking — Foreign non-resident | USD 800 · Per person / activity permit | Includes guide, park entrance for the day and community development contribution. One hour gorilla viewing; park permit booking separate from availability. Minimum age: 15 years. |
| Gorilla tracking — Foreign resident | USD 700 · Per person / activity permit | Includes guide, park entrance for the day and community development contribution. One hour gorilla viewing; park permit booking separate from availability. Minimum age: 15 years. |
| Gorilla tracking — Rest of Africa | USD 500 · Per person / activity permit | Includes guide, park entrance for the day and community development contribution. One hour gorilla viewing; park permit booking separate from availability. Minimum age: 15 years. |
| Gorilla tracking — East African citizen | UGX 300,000 · Per person / activity permit | Includes guide, park entrance for the day and community development contribution. One hour gorilla viewing; park permit booking separate from availability. Minimum age: 15 years. |
| Gorilla habituation experience — Foreign non-resident | USD 1,500 · Per person / activity permit | Includes guide, park entrance for the day and community development contribution. Minimum age: 15 years. |
| Gorilla habituation experience — Foreign resident | USD 1,000 · Per person / activity permit | Includes guide, park entrance for the day and community development contribution. Minimum age: 15 years. |
| Gorilla habituation experience — Rest of Africa | USD 1,000 · Per person / activity permit | Includes guide, park entrance for the day and community development contribution. Minimum age: 15 years. |
| Gorilla habituation experience — East African citizen | UGX 750,000 · Per person / activity permit | Includes guide, park entrance for the day and community development contribution. Minimum age: 15 years. |
| Low-season gorilla tracking — Foreign non-resident | USD 600 · Per person, April, May and November only | UWA letter dated 26 February 2026 gives immediate low-season rates. These do not apply in October. Low-season permits cannot be rescheduled. Gorilla tracking minimum age is 15; the regular permit schedule includes the guide, entrance for the day and community development contribution. |
| Low-season gorilla tracking — Foreign resident | USD 500 · Per person, April, May and November only | UWA letter dated 26 February 2026 gives immediate low-season rates. These do not apply in October. Low-season permits cannot be rescheduled. Gorilla tracking minimum age is 15; the regular permit schedule includes the guide, entrance for the day and community development contribution. |
Announced gorilla permits from 1 January 2027 — per person; not current October 2026 charges
| Activity | Foreign non-resident USD | Foreign resident USD | Rest of Africa USD | EAC citizen UGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla tracking | 800 | 700 | 500 | 300,000 |
| Gorilla habituation | 1,800 | 1,600 | 1,000 | 750,000 |
What this means for your party
Two foreign non-resident adults: USD 1,600 for gorilla tracking. Includes guide, park entrance for the day and community development contribution. One hour gorilla viewing; park permit booking separate from availability. Minimum age: 15 years. Accommodation and transport are separate.
Two adults: USD 80 for one entry period (Per person, 24 hours from entry). Two adults and two children aged ten: USD 120 for that same entry period. This admission-only example is for visits outside an included permit day; it does not buy the tracking activity.
Foreign non-resident · Family example valid 1 Jul 2024 to 31 Dec 2026. Tax treatment must be confirmed. They exclude vehicle charges, accommodation, activities, transfers and any overnight or concession fee. Children aged ten cannot track gorillas: tracking is for ages 15 and over.
How to arrange payment
- UWA lists mobile money, point-of-sale card payments, bank transfer and its online payment portal.
- UWA states foreign non-resident and Rest of Africa gorilla and chimpanzee permits must be booked through licensed tour operators.
Build it into your route
Confirm the visitor category, activity availability and complete payable amount for your dates.
Quoted fees are authority charges, separate from Nobu itinerary, accommodation and transport pricing.
Gorilla tracking permits include the guide, park entrance for the tracking day and community development contribution; minimum age 15.
The 26 February 2026 UWA letter announces the 2027 amounts below. Confirm permit availability and eligibility for the travel date; current 2026 amounts remain above.
Explore Uganda. Compare Uganda park fees and the wider safari budget. Your written proposal confirms the actual inclusions.
Sources, dates and updates
Last checked: 20 October 2026. Published references are not a live ticket quotation. Use the stated dates, visitor categories and charging units; confirm the final payable charges for your route.
- UWA current tariff landing page. Current UWA page labels the linked schedule July 2024–December 2026. The current official page labels the linked schedule July 2024–December 2026. The downloaded PDF cover and filename retain June 2026.
- UWA conservation tariff. July 2024–December 2026 according to the current UWA page; PDF cover retains June 2026. Entrance fees are on PDF page 5, general notes on page 4, primate permits on page 9 and mountain activities on page 10. Read with the current landing page extension to December 2026.
- UWA low-season permits and tariff changes: letter dated 26 February 2026. Letter dated 26 February 2026; low-season rates immediate; revised main tariffs from 1 January 2027. Both scanned pages were rendered and visually checked. Low-season rates take immediate effect; revised main tariffs start on 1 January 2027.
