UWA Expands Discounted Opportunities for National Parks
Promotional Tariffs to Uganda
The reduced prices in Uganda provide a 50% discount on entrance costs to the savannah parks. The locations include Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, and Semliki Valley National Park. The discount encompasses birdwatching fees and wildlife reserves for all national parks nationwide. The reduced prices for gorilla safaris in Bwindi Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks are $400 for foreign non-residents, $300 for foreign residents, and 150,000 for East Africans. Promotional chimpanzee permits cost $150 for foreign non-residents, $100 for foreign residents, and Shs 100,000 for Ugandans and East African citizens.
Preliminary entry costs for parks in Uganda
The initial entrance costs for Uganda National Parks were $40 for foreign non-residents, $30 for foreign residents, and 20,000 UGX for Ugandans and East African citizens. The funds were good for 24 hours, after which a traveler must either exit the Park or remit payment again. School children visiting Uganda’s savannah parks pay UGX 3,000 for adults and UGX 2,000 for children. The initial costs of gorilla trekking in Uganda were $700 for foreign non-residents, $600 for foreign residents, and UGX 250,000 for East African citizens. The initial cost for chimpanzees was $200 for foreign non-residents, $150 for foreign residents, and UGX 100,000 for East African citizens.
NOTE: Discounted fees are applicable just to new bookings for gorilla and chimpanzee permits made between April 1 and June 30, 2021. Permits that have already been booked or rescheduled are not eligible for discounts.
Reasons to Visit Uganda
Uganda offers numerous captivating tourist attractions and activities for visitors. The principal attractions and activities in Uganda encompass:
1. Mountain gorilla trekking: Uganda’s gorilla safaris to observe the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park represent the premier travel activity for numerous visitors in Uganda. The Pearl of Africa hosts the largest population of mountain gorillas globally, exceeding 450 individuals, almost half of the world’s total gorilla population. Bwindi Forest accommodates 17 gorilla permits, whereas Mgahinga Park hosts 1 Nyakagyezi Gorilla Family. Uganda is providing reduced gorilla licenses to incentivize increased tourism to see gorillas. The incorporation of Kigali into Bwindi gorilla trekking facilitates a one-day Uganda gorilla trek, enabling short-term guests to experience the endangered gorillas. Gorilla Trek Africa is a reliable safari business for booking permits and organizing customized gorilla tours to Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. To spend an extended duration (4 hours) with the gorillas, participate in our guided gorilla habituation adventure located in the Rushaga sector, southern Bwindi Forest Park.
2. Chimpanzee trekking: Embark on a walk to observe chimpanzees at Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of Africa. Chimpanzees are closely related to humans, sharing more than 99% of their genetic material. The anthropomorphic characteristics of chimpanzees render a meeting with them enchanting. Additional locations to observe chimpanzees in Uganda encompass Cyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Budongo Forest in Murchison Falls National Park, and Kalinzu Forest. Kibale Forest National Park, in addition to chimpanzees, hosts several other primates, including red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and baboons, among others.
3. Game Viewing: Experience guided safaris for wildlife observation in Uganda’s savannah parks. The premier locations for wildlife observation in Uganda comprise Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo Valley, Pian Upe Game Reserve, and Lake Mburo National Park. Morning, evening, and nocturnal game drives provide exceptional vistas of wildlife, including buffalo, elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, giraffes, topis, elands, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, hippos, and bushbucks, among others.
4. Mountain Climbing: Participate on a mountaineering safari in Uganda to ascend any volcano. The most traversed mountains in Uganda are the snow-capped Mt. Rwenzori, which ranks as the third highest in Africa. Additional volcanoes for hiking in Uganda are Mt. Gahinga, Mt. Sabinyo, and Mt. Muhabura, all situated inside Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
5. Golden Monkey Trekking: Ensure you experience an encounter with the rare golden monkeys during your Uganda tour to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park with Gorilla Trek Africa. Fortunately, the cost of golden monkey trekking is $100, far lower than that of other primates in Uganda.
In conclusion, the continuation of cheap offerings in Uganda until the end of June 2025 is a significant advantage for individuals participating in Uganda safaris. Reach out to us immediately to reserve your discounted Uganda safari.
