In November 2020 the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) announced a discount offer for Gorilla Permits, Chimpanzee Permits, Birdwatching fees and Park Entrance Fees to certain National Parks. The offer was due to end on the 31st March 2021, however UWA have announced via ITB Berlin 2021 that the offer will be extended until 30th June 2021! Below is a recap of the discounts available.
East African Community residents
UGX 250,000 to UGX 150,000
Foreign Resident
USD 600 to USD 300
Foreign Non Resident
USD 700 to USD 400
East African Community resident
UGX 150,000 to UGX 100,000
Foreign Resident
USD 150 to USD 100
Foreign Non Resident
USD 200 to USD 150
The reduction on Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Permits will only apply to new purchases between 1st December 2020 and 30th June 2021 and not on reschedules of already deposited on permits or purchases using credit letters.
50% discount on park entrance fee for the following National Parks
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Semuliki National Park,
- Toro Semuliki Wildlife Reserve,
- Katonga Wildlife Reserve,
- Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve,
- Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve.
50% discount on birdwatching fees at the following National Parks
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Mgahinga National Park,
- Kibale Forest National Park,
- Mount Elgon National Park,
- Semuliki National Park,
- Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Below is the official letter from the Uganda Wildlife Authority, click on the image to read both pages of the letter.
