Cost of national parks in Uganda .
Uganda has 10 amazing national parks each offering a unique adventure for nature euthusiasts which include
1.Queen Elizabeth National Park.
2.Bwindi impenetrable national park.
3.Semiliki national park.
4.Murchsion falls national park.
5.Lake Mburo National Park
6.Kidepo national park
7.Mt. Elgon national park.
8.Kibale national park
9.Rwenzori national park
10.Mgahinga National Park.
Sir Winston Churchill nicknamed “Uganda the pearl of Africa” in 1908 not only because of its national parks but also, breathtaking landscapes, pleasant climate, friendly people. If you’re planning to have a safari to Uganda, below is a list of some of the Uganda parks activities and their costs:
MURCHSION FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Murchison Falls National Park, was originally called Kabalega National Park and known be the biggest park in Uganda, is a national park in Uganda that is renowned for its powerful waterfall, the Murchison Falls. The Park is located on the northernmost reaches of the Albertine Rift Valley and covers an area of 3,893 square kilometers, making it the largest national park in Uganda. Murchison is a home to over 451 bird species and keeping over 75 mammals. Below are fees of different activities in Murchison falls national park.
| Activity | Foreign non resident | Foreign Residents | East Africa Residents |
| Park Entry | $45 | $35 | 25000 Ugx |
| Boat cruise | $30 | $25 | 30.000 ugx |
| Top of the falls | $15 | $10 | 10.000 ugx |
2.QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous park located in the western part of Uganda. A home to over 10,98 species of birds in Uganda and over 95 mammal species. The Park was was opened in 1952 after two years it was renamed from Kazinga national park to Queen Elizabeth national Park. It was names after of the visit of Queen Elizabeth 11, young monarch who visited the country in 1954.If you’re planning to do a tour in Queen Elizabeth National Park, below are some of fee’s activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park
| Activity | Foreign non resident | Foreign Residents | East Africa Residents |
| Park Entry/Game viewing | $40 | $30 | 30.000 ugx |
| Boat cruise | $30 | $25 | 30.000 ugx |
| Chimpanzee tracking | $50 | $40 | 30.000 ugx |
| Nature Walk | $15 | $10 | 10.000 ugx |
3. BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK.
Bwindi impenetrable National Park is located in the southwest of Uganda and it covers over 321 square kilometers suited along democratic republic of Congo border next to Virunga National Park.
Bird Watching in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one remarkable activity that tourists like to do apart from gorilla tracking, Batwa cultural experience. Its important to carry binoculars to give the upright view of the birds.
Bwindi impenetrable National is known be one the most popular birding homes in Africa, in 2011 Bwindi was voted as Africa’s number one birding site recorded with over 360 bird species and close 15 are not recorded elsewhere in Uganda. Below are some of fee’s activities in Bwindi impenetrable national park
| Activity | Foreign non resident | Foreign Residents | East Africa Residents |
| Gorilla Tracking | $800 | $700 | $500 |
| Gorilla habituation | $1500 | $1000 | $500 |
| Batwa Cultural | $30 | $25 | $10 |
| Nature Walk | $25 | $20 | $10 |
4.MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK.
The Park is covered by three extinct volcanoes mount Sabinya, Mount Gahinga, mount Muhavura and it’s known to be the smallest park in Uganda. Located in the southwestern of Uganda bordering Congo and Rwanda. Mgahinga doesn’t only have gorilla activities but also other activities like hiking, volcano climbing, nature Walk, Batwa cultural tours. Below are some of fee’s activities Mgahinga National Park.
| Activity | Foreign non resident | Foreign Residents | East Africa Residents |
| Gorilla Tracking | $800 | $700 | $250 |
| Gorilla habituation | $1500 | $1000 | $500 |
| Batwa Cultural | $80 | $70 | 50.000 ugx |
| Nature Walk | $ 30 | $20 | $10 |
| Birding | $30 | $ 20 | $10 |
| Golden monkey | $60 | $ 50 | 40.000ugx |
5.RWENZORI NATIONAL PARK
The Park was gazetted in 1991 and later after 2 years it was recognized as world heritage site in 1994.The Park is home to over 70 mammal species and 217 bird species which include blue turaco, Rwenzori Batis, African black duck, long eared Owl, strange weaver. The Park offers nine -12 day to Margherita peak; the best park offering world class mountaineering and hiking.
| Activity | Foreign non resident | Foreign Residents | East Africa Residents |
| 1 day Rwenzori Forest Walk | $150 | $120 | $90 |
| 2 days Nyabitaba | $280 | $190 | $120 |
| 3-4 days Bujuku camp(3900m) | $590 | $490 | $240 |
| 6-7 days Central circuit without the peak | $1250 | $950 | $450 |
| 7-8 days- Central circuit with Margherita | $1350 | $1250 | $450 |
6.LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
Lake Mburo national park is among the smallest national parks in Uganda covering over 260 kilometere (100-square-mile) park encompassing not only Lake Mburo National but also the other four smaller parks. It’s about 3 hrs. drive from Kampala on road to the park. Mainly savannah with scattered acacia trees, the park features rolling hills, open grass valley, thickets, woodland and rich wetlands. Lake Mburo national park is also famous for over 350 bird species include African Fin, Brown parrot, papyrus gonolek, Black collared barbet, white winged tit and many more. It’s a home to wide variety of wildlife. The Uganda Wildlife Authority is trying to work closely with the local people called the “Bahima” to conserve wildlife. below are some of fee’s activities in Lake Mburo National Park
| Activity | Foreign non resident | Foreign Residents | East Africa Residents |
| Park Entry/Game viewing | $40 | $30 | 15000 ugx |
| Boat cruise | $30 | $25 | 30.000 ugx |
| Fishing | $ 15 | $10 | 5000 ugx |
| Nature Walk | $30 | $25 | 20.000 ugx |
7.KIDEPO NATIONAL PARK
Kidepo Valley National Park is located in the north east of Uganda in Karamong region, keeping over 77 mammal species and more than 400 bird’s species. It’s about 13hours drive from Kampala to kidepo valley national park. The Park has several amazing activities which are affordable to types of tourists
| Activity | Foreign non resident | Foreign Residents | East Africa Residents |
| Park Entry/game drive | $40 | $30 | 30.000 ugx |
| Cultural encounters | $30 | $20 | 20’000 ugx |
| Nature Walk | $20 | $10 | 10.000 ugx |
8.SEMILIKI NATIONAL PARK.
Semiliki national park is one the best places for experiencing birding in East Africa. A home to over 400 bird species including Blue-headed Crested Flycatcher, White-tailed Hornbill, Long-tailed Hawk.Semiliki is one unique park of its own below is cost of different actives of the park;
| Activity | Foreign non resident | Foreign Residents | East Africa Residents |
| Park Entry/game drive | $35 | $25 | 10.000 ugx |
| Hot springs | $ 20 | $10 | 20.000 ugx |
| Cultural encounters | $20 | $10 | $10.000 ugx |
9.KIBALE NATIONAL PARK.
Kibale national park is great park for experiencing chimpanzee in Uganda. Kibale is a home to wide variety of flora and fauna including 365 species of birds,145 of mammals,340 species of trees. The Park is found in the western part of Uganda which a 5hrs drive away from the capital city of Uganda. The majorly two activities in kibale the gorilla tracking
| Activity | Foreign non resident | Foreign Residents | East Africa Residents |
| Chimpanzee habituation | $250 | $200 | 180.000 ugx |
| Chimpanzee tracking | $250 | $200 | 180.000 ugx |
| Bigodi Swamp walk | $40 | $30 | 30.000 ugx |
| Crater lake | $40 | $30 | 30.000 ugx |
MT. ELGON NATIONAL PARK.
Mountain Elgon National Park is located in between the border of Uganda and Kenya. Covering 1110km2 in Uganda and 169km2 for Kenya. Elgon provides shelter for over 300 bird species including endemic species such as Wyn’s weave, Alpine Chat, Moorland Francolin and others.
| Activity | Foreign non resident | Foreign Residents | East Africa Residents |
| Park entrance | $35 | $30 | 15.000 |
| Elgon climbing | $60 | $50 | 50.000 |
| Mt.Elgon Bushyili | $150 | $120 | 150.000 |
