Discount on gorilla tracking permits and other park and activity fees

In order to encourage the recovery of the country's tourist industry, the Uganda Wildlife Authority is offering a substantial discount on gorilla tracking permits and other park and activity fees from 1 December 2020 to 31 March 2021. These discounts are as follows: 50% discount on entrance fees for all national parks, including Murchison Falls, …

Independent travel to Kidepo

Joseph, a researcher who regularly visits Kidepo, writes:  TIps for travelling to Apoka Rest Camp: Fuel:  If self driving, fill up in Kitgum or Kabong depending on which way you are coming.  Carry extra fuel with you.  (25 liters should be enough to get you out of the park to the nearest station). In a …

Sara & Adrian’s updates

We've  just spent several fascinating weeks travelling round Uganda (mainly by public transport) & have enjoyed the experience & using the guide. Below are a few thoughts/comments/recommendations: edition. 1. Re minibus-taxis, I'd say that the law of 3 passengers per row is strictly enforced in Kampala but did not find that to be the case …

New UWA fee structure

As of 1 July 2011, the Uganda Wildlife Authority implemented a fee structure that increases entrance fees for National Parks by around 15% and institutes new fees for various unguided activities such as US$100 for birding in Semliki or US$80 for hiking on a trail in Mgahinga.  Please click here for the full 2011-2013 tariff structure …

Kidepo trip report

Just back from Kidepo Valley National Park and had an incredible five days. The road via Gulu and Kitgum is superb at the moment and we managed to drive from Kampala to the park gate in nine hours including a lunch stop at Gulu on the way back. Kampala – Gulu is about four hours …

Road to Kidepo

An anonymous reader sends the following update info: We drove to Kidepo from Sipi in 2 days. The first day we drove to Kitgum, via Lira (11 hours) and the second day made the final drive to the bandas in Kidepo in 4 hours. After three nights we drove back via Kitgum to Gulu. Road conditions were ok up …