Updated UWA Tariff 2024-2026-New UWA Fees For Tourism Products
Updated Uganda Wildlife Authority tariff 2024-2026: According to the constitution of Uganda, Uganda wildlife Authority (UWA) is responsible for conservation of all national parks and some game reserves in the country. Every after two or more years, UWA issues new tariff either by increasing or reducing. With the new financial year just a few months away the Uganda Wildlife Authority has revised their tariff to introduce new rates for conservation products and services UWA offers.
The tourism fraternity has been waiting on these changes in relation to gorilla trekking given the fact that neighboring Rwanda had increased their tariffs for gorilla trekking years back for the most sought after primate’s product in East Africa. Gorilla trekking in Uganda takes place in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park. According to the new changes, starting 1 July 2024 the cost of gorilla trekking permit will be increasing by $100 to $800 per person but the gorilla habituation permit will be staying at the same rate of $1500.
Chimpanzee trekking the second sought after primate activity which takes place in areas of Kibale National park, Kaniyo Pabidi (Budongo forest) , Tooro Semuliki wildlife reserve, Kyambura gorge and Kalinzu forest .Kibale forest remains the most outstanding place to see chimps in Uganda and Africa. According to the new tariffs, the Chimpanzee Trekking permit and Chimpanzee Habituation permit fees have been increased by $50 respectively. A chimpanzee trekking permit fee has increased from $200 to $250 per person while the chimpanzee habituation permit fees have increased from $250 to $300 per person.
The golden monkey trekking permit fees have also been affected and according to the new tariff, it will cost $100 for Foreign Non Residents. You want to fully experience primates in Uganda!!??? You will need to include golden monkey trekking on your Uganda primate safari.
Finally according to the changes, the filming costs will be charged at 40% of the activity, Ruwenzori Trekking on UWA managed trails will cost $50 for both foreign and nonresidents and we hope this is going to lower hiking rates and reduce monopoly.
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When to Visit Uganda?
Uganda has near perfect weather all year round and therefore you can visit whenever you want. Though Uganda being a tropical country, there are months with higher rains than others although you have to note that the sun comes out pretty quickly after the rains. Most travelers prefer to travel here in Jan – March and June – mid October and December. The rains are more common in April & May and then mid-October – November.