It is quite hard to talk about Uganda’s tourism without conversing about Uganda parks and reserves. Whether you love cultural experiences or are merely a wildlife enthusiast, you might have to visit a national park or two in Uganda, for instance, among the most popular activities that Uganda has to offer are gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking. Unlike chimpanzees that can be found in sanctuaries and zoos; mountain gorillas can only be found in their natural habitats.
Therefore you must get to know what rates of the different park activities in Uganda. Though the activities might vary in rates based on the national park; in this article, we are offering you the most important rates that people often inquire about.
Gorilla Trekking Permit Rates
The following gorilla trekking rates are valid from 1st July 204 to 30th June 2026. They are valid for both Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
| East Africans | Ugx 300,000 |
| Africans | USD 500 |
| Foreign Residents | $700 |
| Foreign None Residents | $800 |
Chimpanzee Tracking In Uganda
Chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest goes for $100 while chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu forest goes for $50 per person. The following chimpanzee tracking rates for Kibale Forest National Park and Kyambura Gorge are valid between 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2026.
Kibale Forest National Park
| Ugx 180,000: East Africans | $200: Foreign Residents | $250: Foreign none residents |
Kyambura Gorge: Queen Elizabeth National Park
| Ugx 50,000: East Africans | $80: Foreign Residents | $100: Foreign None Residents |
Park Entrance Fees
Please note, when visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Kibale Forest National Park; the park entrance fees are included in the gorilla trekking permit and the chimpanzee tracking permit. Once you opt to go for a nature walk, you will be required to pay for the park entrances as per the table below.
| Parks | East African | Rest Of Africa | Foreign Residents | Foreign None Residents |
| Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Ugx 20,000 | $25 | $30 | $40 |
| Mgahinga Gorilla National Park | Ugx 20,000 | $25 | $30 | $40 |
| Kibale Forest National Park | Ugx 20,000 | $25 | $30 | $40 |
| Kidepo Valley National Park | Ugx 20,000 | $25 | $30 | $40 |
| Murchison Falls National Park | Ugx 25000 | $30 | $35 | $45 |
| Queen Elizabeth National Park | Ugx 20,000 | $25 | $30 | $40 |
| Lake Mburo National Park | Ugx 20,000 | $25 | $30 | $40 |
| Rwenzori Mountains National Park | Ugx 15,000 | $20 | $25 | $30 |
| Semuliki National Park | Ugx 15,000 | $20 | $25 | $30 |
| Mountain Elgon National Park | Ugx 15,000 | $20 | $25 | $30 |