Entrance fees for Murchison Falls National Park in 2025-2026
Entrance fees for Murchison Falls National Park in 2025-2026; Murchison Falls National Park is the largest and among the most frequented national parks in Uganda. Murchison Falls National Park harbors a diverse array of wildlife species, including buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, oribi, hippos, Nile crocodiles, hyenas, and various primates such as chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and olive baboons, as well as over 450 avian species. Park entrance fees are the charges imposed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) on all visitors aged five years and older for access to Murchison Falls National Park and participation in various activities such as game drives, boat cruises to the base of the falls, sport fishing, viewing from the top of the falls, Nile Delta boat cruises, chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest, and nature walks, among others.
A park entrance ticket is valid for twenty-four hours from the moment of entry, and any additional time spent in the park beyond this period will incur a charge for an extra day. All visitors must provide acceptable identification to verify residency and a Covid-19 vaccination card. Entrance costs are separate from package activities such as chimpanzee trekking, bird watching, and nature walks. Children are individuals aged 5 to 15 years, while those under 5 years are excluded.
Grown individuals
Foreign non-residents are charged 45 USD per individual, foreign residents 35 USD per individual, and East African citizens 25,000 UGX per individual.
Minors
Foreign non-residents are assessed a fee of 25 USD per kid, foreign residents are charged 15 USD per child, and East African citizens incur a cost of 10,000 UGX every child.
Ugandan kids and students in a group incur a fee of 3,000 UGX per individual.
Tertiary institutions or universities incur a fee of 5,000 UGX per individual.
Uganda wildlife clubs impose a fee of 2,000 UGX per individual.
Yearly park admission passes
The annual park entrance pass is applicable just to foreign residents in Uganda and East African citizens; vehicle entry fees are charged separately. Foreign residents must get a one-year work permit to be eligible for an annual pass.
Person
Foreign residents incur a fee of 350 USD, while East African natives are charged 350,000 UGX.
Pair
Foreign residents incur a fee of 600 USD, while East African natives are charged 500,000 UGX.
Family comprising a maximum of four children
Foreign residents incur a fee of 800 USD, while East African citizens are assessed a levy of 600,000 UGX.
Annual corporate pass for ten individuals
Foreign residents incur a fee of 1,500 UGX, whereas East African citizens are charged 2,500,000 UGX.
A safari guide incurs an annual park entrance fee of 200,000 UGX, a taxi driver is charged 150,000 UGX, but a tour company driver is exempt from fees.
Fees for entry and landing of vehicles, boats, and aircraft
Vehicle and boat admission fees are assessed on a per 24-hour basis, with the exception of concessionaire tourist cars, which incur a one-time price per journey within the park. Entry to Murchison Falls National Park incurs an additional fee of USD 10 for foreign-registered vehicles and 10,000 UGX for Ugandan-registered vehicles. Rescue vehicles will incur charges equivalent to those of other vehicles based on their categorization.
Foreign-registered saloon automobiles incur a fee of 40 USD per entry, whereas Uganda-registered saloon cars are charged 20,000 UGX.
Foreign-registered minibuses and omnibuses incur a fee of 50 USD per admission, whereas Uganda-registered vehicles are charged 30,000 UGX.
Foreign-registered pick-up incurs a fee of 50 USD per entry, whereas a Uganda-registered vehicle is charged 30,000 UGX.
Vehicles from foreign registered tour companies and 4-wheel drives incur a fee of 150 USD per admission, whereas Uganda registered vehicles are charged 30,000 UGX.
Foreign-registered overlanders incur a fee of 150 USD per entry, whereas Ugandan-registered vehicles are charged 100,000 UGX per admission.
Foreign-registered buses and lorries incur a fee of 200 USD per entry, whereas Ugandan-registered buses and lorries are charged 200,000 UGX.
Foreign-registered construction equipment incurs a fee of 350 USD per entry, whereas Ugandan-registered vehicles are charged 500,000 UGX.
School buses incur a fee of 50,000 UGX per entry, whereas delivery vans are charged 20,000 UGX every entry.
Landing fees for aircraft (per landing)
Aircraft landing costs do not encompass admission payments required from passengers, and pilots are exempt from entry fees if their duration in the park is shorter than 2 hours.
Foreign resident gliders and microlights incur a fee of 10 USD per landing, whereas East African citizens are charged 200,000 UGX.
Aircraft with a capacity of up to three seats incur a fee of 20 for international residents and 40,000 UGX for East African citizens per landing.
Aircraft accommodating 4 to 6 passengers are subject to a fee of 30 USD per landing for foreign residents and 60,000 UGX for East African citizens.
Aircraft with a capacity of 7 to 14 seats incur a fee of 40 USD per landing for foreign residents and 80,000 UGX for East African citizens.
Aircraft with a capacity of 15 to 20 seats incur a fee of 50 USD every landing for international residents and 100,000 UGX for East African citizens.
Aircraft with 21 seats or more are subject to a fee of 60 USD per landing for foreign residents and 120,000 UGX for East African citizens.
Foreign resident helicopters incur a fee of 125 USD per landing, while East African citizens are charged 250,000 UGX.
Commence operation of cruise/motor vessels
Foreign non-residents are charged 30 USD per individual, foreign residents are charged 25 USD per individual, and East African citizens are charged 30,000 UGX per individual.
The fee for each school group is 450,000 UGX, while the rate per individual inside the group is 15,000 UGX.
The boat in Murchison Falls National Park accommodates a maximum of 45 individuals and lasts around 2 hours.
The minimum payment for a boat accommodating at least four individuals is 120 USD for foreign non-residents and foreign residents, and 120,000 UGX for East African citizens.
Foreign resident vessels accommodating up to 15 passengers incur a daily landing fee of 50 USD, while East African citizens are charged 50,000 UGX.
Foreign resident launches over 15 seats incur a daily landing cost of 100 USD, while East African citizens are charged 150,000 UGX.
Self-guided game drives utilizing a private car
The cost for a day self-game drive is 10 USD per car for foreign non-residents, 10 USD per vehicle for foreign residents, and 10,000 UGX per vehicle for East African natives.
Private vehicle guided game drives
Daytime safari excursion
In 2022-2023, Murchison Falls National Park imposes an admission fee of 20 USD per car for foreign non-residents, 15 USD per vehicle for foreign residents, and 20,000 UGX per vehicle for East African people.
Nocturnal safari
Foreign non-residents incur a fee of 30 USD per individual, foreign residents are charged 20 USD per individual, and East African natives pay 50,000 UGX per individual.
Game drive utilizing UWA car
Daytime safari excursion
Foreign non-residents incur a fee of 30 USD per individual, foreign residents are charged 25 USD per individual, and East African citizens pay 30,000 UGX per individual.
Nocturnal safari
Foreign non-residents incur a fee of 40 USD per individual, foreign residents are charged 35 USD per individual, and East African natives pay 40,000 UGX per individual.
Only pre-registered cars will conduct night wildlife drives, and the utilization of UWA guides is obligatory for these excursions.
Avian observation
Foreign non-residents are assessed a fee of 30 USD per individual, foreign residents are charged 25 USD per individual, and East African citizens incur a cost of 20,000 UGX per individual.
Facilitated ecological excursions
Foreign non-residents are charged 15 USD per individual, foreign residents are charged 10 USD per individual, and East African citizens are charged 10,000 UGX per individual.
Summit of the waterfall trail
Foreign non-residents incur a fee of 15 USD per individual, foreign residents are charged 10 USD per individual, and East African citizens pay 10,000 UGX per individual.
Observing the summit of the waterfall
Foreign non-residents incur a fee of 10 USD per individual, foreign residents are also charged 10 USD per individual, while East African citizens are assessed a fee of 10,000 UGX per individual.
The admission fee to view the top of the falls is 5,000 UGX per individual for tertiary institutions/universities, 2,000 UGX for secondary students, and complimentary for wildlife groups and kids.
Sport fishing license in Murchison Falls National Park
Foreign non-residents and foreign residents incur a fee of 50 USD per person for one day and 150 USD per person for four days, while an annual fishing ticket is priced at 300 USD. The sport fishing permit does not include park entrance fees.
