Lake Mburo National park fees 2022 -2024
Lake Mburo national park is one of the best Uganda wildlife safari destinations and the only national park in uganda where you can find the impalas, the park is also famous for hosting huge numbers of Zebras. Lake Mburo national park is situated in close proximity to Kampala the capital of Uganda and it is a drive of approximately 4 hours along the main road leading to the western region of Uganda.
Lake Mburo national park is a gem with vast ecosystem and nature prevails such as forested gorges, rocky ridges, narrow bands lush, riparian woodland and a chain of lakes with Lake Mburo being the largest.
For tourists visiting Lake Mburo national park, here are the new park fees for 2022 to 2024
PARK ENTRANCE FEES
| Category | Foreign Non- Residents (FNR) | Foreign Residents
(FR) |
East Africa Community (EAC) |
| US$ | US$ | UGX | |
| Adults | 40 | 30 | 20,000 |
| Children | 20 | 10 | 5,000 |
| Students | 3,000 | ||
| Tertiary, institutions and universities | 5,000 | ||
| Uganda Wildlife – clubs | 2,000 |
ANNUAL PARK ENTRANCE FEES
| Category | Foreign Residents
(FR) |
East Africa Community (EAC) |
| US$ | US$ | |
| Individual | 350 | 350,000 |
| Couple | 600 | 500,000 |
| Family (maximum 4 children) | 800 | 600,000 |
| Annual Corporation Pass (10 pax) | 1,500 | 2,500,000 |
| Safari Guide | 200,000 | |
| Taxi Driver | 150,000 | |
| Tour Company Driver | free |
Note
Annual park fees in Lake Mburo national park applies in the following incidences
- Applies to all and only foreign residents living in Uganda and east africacountries, vehicle entrance is paid separately
- Not valid for package activities such as Gorilla trekking and chimp tracking, mountaineering, hiking and others
- To qualify for annual passes, Foreign residents require a work permit valid for one year
- Safari guides – is an individual who guides guests through nature weather by vehicle, canoe, boat horseback or on foot while explaining some of the remarkable secrets hidden within the natural environment of Uganda.
- Tour Company driver – is an individual from a recognised Uganda tour company who drives tourists to park.
VEHICLE, BOAT, AIRCRAFT, ENTRY AND LANDING FEES
| CLASSIFICATION
|
FOREIGN | UGANDAN
REGISTERED |
| US$ | UGX | |
| Saloon Cars | 40 | 20,000 |
| Minibuses, Omni-buses | 50 | 30,000 |
| Pick-ups | 50 | 30,000 |
| Tour Company vehicles and 4-wheel drive | 150 | 30,000 |
| Over Landers | 150 | 100,000 |
| Buses and Lorries | 200 | 200,000 |
| Construction equipment | 350 | 500,000 |
| School Buses | – | 50,000 |
| Delivery Vehicle per entry | – | 20,000 |
| Boats up to 15 seater | 100 | 250,000 |
| Launches over 15 seaters | 200 | 350,000 |
| MFIFT boats up to15 seater | 50 | 50,000 |
| MFIFT boats over 15 seater | 100 | 150,000 |
| Parking fees for boats per day | 10,000 |
Note
- Vehicle and boat entry fees are charged per 24 hours except for concessionaire visitor vehicles who are to pay once per trip in the park
- Vehicle entrance to Lake Mburo national park are to be charged an additional fee of USD for foreign registered vehicle and UGX 100,000 for Uganda registered vehicles
- Rescue vehicles to be charged the same rate as other vehicles according the vehicle classification
- the Executive Director, Motorcycles, trailers, vehicles with inflammable goods, livestock, produce, poles, timber, sand, market merchandise, bowsers, heavy trucks, roll loaders and others are prohibited in the protected areas including Murchison Falls national park, unless
| Classification | FR | EAC |
| US$ | UGX | |
| Gliders, Microlights | 10 | 20,000 |
| Up to 3 seater | 20 | 40,000 |
| 4-6 seater | 30 | 60,000 |
| 7-14 seater | 40 | 80,000 |
| 15-20 seater | 50 | 100,000 |
| 21 seats and above | 60 | 120,000 |
| Helicopter | 125 | 250,000 |
| Parking fees per day | 10,000 |
Note:
- landing fees exclude entry fees payable by passengers
- pilots en-route do not pay entry fees, if they spend less than 2 hours in the park
LAUNCH CRUISE/CANOE/MOTOR BOATS
| STATUS | Foreign Non Residents (FNR) | FOREIGN RESIDENTS (FR) | East Africa Community (EAC) |
| US$ | US$ | UGX | |
| Launch cruise, canoe safari and boat cruiser | 30 | 25 | 30,000 |
| School per person | NA | NA | 15,000 |
Note:
- Launch Cruise takes a maximum of 45 people
- Trip takes approximately 2 hours
- Maximum boat charge is USD 120 for foreign Non Residents and Foreign Residents and UGX 120,000/- for EAC for minimum of 4 persons.
Activities
| STATUS | Foreign Non Residents (FNR) | FOREIGN RESIDENTS (FR) | East Africa Community (EAC) | |
| US$ | US$ | UGX | ||
| Self game drives (PRIVATE) | 10 | 10 | 10,000 | |
| Guided game drives (private) | Day per vehicle | 20 | 15 | 20,000 |
| Night per person | 30 | 20 | 50,000 | |
| UWA game drive vehicle | Day per person | 30 | 25 | 30,000 |
| Night per person | 40 | 35 | 40,000 | |
| UWA game drive truck / executive buses | Hire truck for game drive | 30 | 30 | 30,000 |
| General hire of truck per day includes drive and excludes fuel | 800,000 | |||
| General hire of excutive buses per day includes driver, excludes fuel | 800,000
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| Birding | 30 | 25 | 20,000 | |
| Day nature walk | 15 | 10 | 10,000 | |
| Night nature walk | 40 | 20 | 15,000 | |
| Boat Rides | 30 | 25 | 30,000 | |
| Cycling | 30 | 25 | 30,000 | |
Note
- Fees are per person
- Rates exclude entrance fees and other activity fees
- Minimum charge for game drive vehicle is an equivalent of 3 persons
- Only pre-registered vehicles will undertakes under game drives
- Use of UWA guides is mandatory for night game drives
SPORT FISHING
| 1 DAY US$ | 4 DAY US$ | |
| Sport fishing | 50 | 150 |
| Annual fishing permit | 300 | |
ACCOMMODATION
| Dormitory | Type | UGX |
| Bandas – Rwonyo | Single | 35,000 |
| Double | 40,000 | |
| Family Banda | 60,000 | |
| Guest houses – Rwonyo | Per room | 130,000 per room |
| Extra person in the room | 65,000 per room | |
| Tents | Single | 35,000 |
| Double | 60,000 | |
| Dormitory | Adults | 25,000 |
| Students with a group | 5,000 | |
| Children | 10,000 |
CAMPSITES
| Category A – Wilderness Camping: Maximum 16 persons | US$ 40 |
| Category B – Private-advance booking: Maximum 20 persons including non-paying workers | US$ 30 |
| Category C – Public: with pit latrine/firewood/rubbish pit/ water/fireplace/thatched shelter with security inclusive (UGX) | 20,000 |
| Students (UGX) | 3,000 |
Note:
- Students include primary and secondary school students
- Rates are exclusive local tax levy
- Prior booking is required
- The above charges are per person per night
COMMERCIAL FISHING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
- All filming fees to be charged at 40% of the activity
- Filming fees with a drone will be charged at 50%
FINES AND PENELTIES
| OFFENCE | PENALTY |
| Off-tracking driving fine | $ 150 (per Person in the Vehicle, to be incurred by the driver) |
| Over Speeding | UGX 100,000 per incident |
| Animal Accident fee (Road kill) | $ 500 |
| Fine for Late Reschedule (Chimps) | 25% of the Permit Fee |
| Littering in the Park | UGX 100,000 per incident |
| Hooting in the Park | UGX 100,000 per incident |
| Sitting on Top of the Vehicle | $ 100 per incident |
| Default on Tariffs | $ 150 |
RESEARCH FEES STRUCTURE
| CATEGORY | LTR
(USD) |
FNSR
(USD) |
FSR
(US) |
FRA/V
(USD) |
UNSR
(UGX) |
UPHDS
(UGX) |
UMSCS |
| Application | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 50,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Monthly Research | 250 | 250 | 250 | 150 | 100,000 | 50,000 | |
| Report/ security deposit | 300 | 300 | 300 | – | 200,000 | 100,000 |
Note: Application Fees and Research fees are non-refundable
OTHER CATEGORIES
- Uganda Research Assistants are free
- Foreign research assistants /Volunteers shall also be charged park entrance up to 10 days at a discount of 50%.
- Foreign students on field short courses with valid Identity cards shall be charged park entrance up to 10 days at a discount of 50%.
RESEARCHER’S ACCOMMODATION
- Camping: UGX 200,000 per month for a group of up to ten
- Extra persons will be charged UGX 70,000 per
- Protected Areas with Vacant Staff Houses will be rented at UGX 200,000 per room per Person per month for East African Researchers and US$ 150 per room per month by Non-East African
- Water and electricity will be paid separately
Ranger Guide Fees: See “Guides for Game Drives”.
Recommended Tours: 4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari | 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Complete Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Uganda is home to more than half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, making it the undisputed gorilla trekking capital of East Africa. Two parks offer gorilla trekking: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park — with four separate trekking sectors — and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the far southwest.
A gorilla trekking permit in Uganda costs USD 800 per person and covers one hour with a habituated gorilla family. Each family is visited by a maximum of 8 tourists per day, ensuring a low-impact, intimate encounter. The permit fee directly supports Uganda Wildlife Authority conservation programs and community development initiatives.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — The Four Sectors
Bwindi’s four trekking sectors each offer a different experience:
- Buhoma (North): The original and most established sector. Closest to Kampala (8–9 hours by road). Home to four habituated gorilla families.
- Ruhija (East): The highest sector at 2,300m, offering a more challenging but rewarding trek. Home to four gorilla families including the famous Bitukura family.
- Rushaga (South): The sector with the most gorilla families (six habituated families, including gorilla habituation experience groups). Popular for combining with Rwanda border crossings.
- Nkuringo (Southwest): The most remote sector with dramatic ridge views. Home to three families including the famous Nkuringo family.
Frequently Asked Questions About Uganda Gorilla Trekking
How do I get to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest?
Bwindi is located in southwestern Uganda, approximately 8–9 hours from Kampala by road. Most visitors fly from Entebbe to Kihihi (for Buhoma/Ruhija sectors) or Kisoro (for Rushaga/Nkuringo sectors) on a 1-hour charter flight, then drive 1–2 hours to the park. Road safaris from Kampala pass through Queen Elizabeth National Park for a two-in-one wildlife experience.
What is the gorilla habituation experience in Uganda?
The Gorilla Habituation Experience (GHEX) allows you to spend a full day (approximately 4 hours) with a gorilla family that is still being habituated to human presence. The permit costs USD 1,500. Available in Rushaga sector, Bwindi. This is a more intimate, extended encounter compared to the standard 1-hour trek.
What should I wear for gorilla trekking?
Wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, waterproof hiking boots with ankle support, gardening gloves (to protect against stinging nettles), a hat, and a rain jacket. Pack a small daypack with water (at least 2 litres), snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent, and your camera. Neutral or dark colours are preferable — avoid bright colours and white.
Can I combine Uganda gorilla trekking with other activities?
Absolutely. Uganda offers one of the richest wildlife experiences in Africa. Combine gorilla trekking in Bwindi with chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, tree-climbing lion watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park, elephant tracking in Murchison Falls, golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga, and white water rafting on the Nile at Jinja.
