UWA on 26 February 2026 update introduced low-season permit rates for April, May and November slashing Gorilla tracking to $600 and Chimp tracking to $200.
Gorilla tracking: US$600 international visitors
Gorilla tracking: US$500 foreign residents
Chimp tracking: US$200 international visitors
Chimp tracking: US$150 foreign residents
For those travelers planning a Uganda safari, this is big news. The changes affect budget travel timing and the overall of a Uganda safari trip. On addition to that, UWA has also launched new specialist experiences like Rhino tracking in Ajai Wildlife Reserve, introducing Golden Cat tracking in Kibale National Park, Hot Air balloons in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, Canopy walk in Sebitoli construction commenced, Glass Bridge in Murchison EIA is being concluded.
Key Highlights of the UWA Tariff Update
The cost of a Uganda gorilla permit costs US$800, but the surprise is the price remains unchanged. Many people expected an increase, but UWA kept this price the same. However, several other experience have become expensive.
Foreign Non-Residents: US$800
Foreign Residents: US$700
Rest of Africa: US$500
East African Citizens: UGX300,000
Price increase in Gorilla Habituation Experience 2026/2027
This special activity allows visitors to spend four hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family. It is more exclusive and more immersive than standard trekking.
Foreign Non-Residents: US$1800
Foreign Residents: USD1,600
Rest of Africa: US$1,000
East Africans: UGX750,000
Despite of the increase of the Gorilla Habituation Experience, this remaining a thrilling once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience.
High season chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park
Foreign Non-Residents: US$300
Foreign Residents: US$200
Rest of Africa: US$100
East Africans: UGX180,000
Kyambura George Chimp tracking
Foreign Non-Residents: US$200 pp
Foreign Residents: US$150 pp
Rest of Africa: US$100 pp
East Africa: UGX50,000 pp
Golden Cat Tracking in Kibale National Park
This experience is still new and very niche, expect limited availability.
Foreign Non-Residents: US$350 PP
Foreign Residents: US$350 PP
Rest of Africa: US$350 PP
East Africans: UGX 350,000 PP
Experiential Lion Tracking
The experiential lion tracking takes place in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Thanks to the collaboration between UWA and the Uganda Carnivore Programme. However prices have increased significantly.
Lion Tracking Prices
Foreign Non-Residents: US$500 pp
Foreign Residents: US$300 pp
Rest of Africa US$ 300pp
East Africans: UGX 250,000pp
Rhino Tracking in Ajai Wildlife Reserve
Rhino tracking in Ajai is a new development, in the late 2025, the first white rhino removed from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Ajai. This bring about an important milestone to Ajai Wildlife Reserve.
Ajai Rhino Tracking Prices
Foreign Non-Residents
Adults: USD 20pp
Children: USD 5pp
Foreign Residents
Adults: USD 15pp
Children: USD 5pp
Rest of Africa
Adults: USD 10pp
Children: USD 3pp
East Africans
Adults: UGX 10,000pp
Children: UGX 2,500pp
