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, … Continue reading Discount on gorilla tracking permits and other park and activity fees
Category: Semliki Valley
December 2018 trip report
Fred Hodgson writes: We spend December in Uganda again and had a successful trip. Our route was mainly triangular from Entebbe west to Kanyanchu, then 'down' to QENP and on to Buhoma, Ruhija and Nkuringo before swinging by Lake Mulehe to Kanaba Gap and back by Lake Mburo. Duration was 4 weeks. was good to see … Continue reading December 2018 trip report
No activity fee charged at Sempaya Hot Springs, Semliki National Park
The Uganda Wildlife Authority today announced the good news that it will no longer charge an activity fee for the guided nature walk to Sempaya Hot Springs in Semuliki National Park. The only fee that will be levied for the guided hike to the springs is the entrance fee, which currently stands at US$35 for foreign … Continue reading No activity fee charged at Sempaya Hot Springs, Semliki National Park
January 2013 trip report
Anton Summerer writes: Please forgive my poor english Recommendation: Touroperator Road Trip Uganda Couple from the netherlands rents cars with/without driver Very good, they picked me up from the ariport; I only had to send my flight-dates; no money a priori; it’s a matter of trust! They are also driving to Ruanda and Kenia Prices: 7 … Continue reading January 2013 trip report
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 … Continue reading New UWA fee structure
Fort Portal & surrounds
Excellent road from QENP to Fort Portal. Stayed at Eriiba Guest House, no sign, about 1 km on the right after turning at Mountains of the Moon Hotel behind large wall and gate. No one had heard of the Guesthouse but they did know where the Professor lived. Architect designed house with splendid octagonal living … Continue reading Fort Portal & surrounds