Queen Elizabeth National Park fees at a glance
UWA charges park entry per 24 hours and adds separate lines for vehicles, game drives, the Kazinga Channel boat, Kyambura chimpanzee tracking, guides and camping. The categories are foreign non-resident, foreign resident, citizen of another African country and East African citizen. Foreign visitors pay in US dollars, East African citizens in Ugandan shillings (UGX).
The amounts on this page are the UWA tariff for July 2024 to December 2026. Check the current amount before you book. With a tour, the listing says whether the permit and the park fees are included. Rates can change after that, so a trip in 2027 may cost more than the table shows.
Entry and activity fees 2026
US dollars for the three foreign categories, shillings for East African citizens. A dash means no separate rate.
| Item | Foreign non-resident | Foreign resident | Rest of Africa | East African citizens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult entry, per 24 hours | $40 | $30 | $25 | UGX 20,000 |
| Child entry, 5 to 15 | $20 | $10 | $5 | UGX 5,000 |
| Kazinga Channel boat (UWA) | $30 | $25 | $20 | UGX 30,000 |
| Kyambura chimpanzee tracking, guide included, entry extra | $100 | $80 | – | UGX 50,000 |
| Nature walk | $25 | $20 | – | UGX 20,000 |
| Day drive, UWA vehicle, per person | $30 | $25 | – | UGX 30,000 |
| Night drive, UWA vehicle, per person | $40 | $35 | – | UGX 40,000 |
| Night drive, private vehicle, per person | $30 | $20 | – | UGX 30,000 |
| Guide by day, private vehicle, per guide | $25 | $20 | – | UGX 25,000 |
| Self-drive without a guide, extra per vehicle | $10 | $10 | – | UGX 10,000 |
| Lion research drive (plus $10 community contribution) | $200 | $150 | – | UGX 200,000 |
For most visitors, the budget is entry, a vehicle fee if you drive, one UWA game drive and the boat. Add Kyambura only if you want a chimpanzee morning. The safari page explains the drive types, and the Kazinga Channel page covers the boat.
Our pick: a safari with park entry included
This 4-day trip includes the park entry fees, so the main fee is already covered.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Queen Elizabeth National Park tours with fees explained
Safaris, boat cruises and day activities, with live prices and availability.
Vehicle fees, camping and the Rwenzori
The lines that surprise first-time visitors.
| Item | Foreign registration | Ugandan registration |
|---|---|---|
| Car, per 24 hours | $40 | UGX 20,000 |
| Minibus or pick-up, per 24 hours | $50 | UGX 30,000 |
| Tour vehicle or 4WD, per 24 hours | $150 | UGX 30,000 |
Camping at UWA sites costs $30 to $40 per person per night for foreign visitors (UGX 40,000 for East Africans) under the UWA tariff for July 2024 to December 2026. Check the current amount before you book. The dormitory costs UGX 25,000 for adults, UGX 10,000 for children and UGX 5,000 for school groups. Camping and the lion research drive need advance booking. A night drive in a private vehicle needs a UWA guide and a night in the park.
Rwenzori Mountains National Park has its own entry, at $35 for an adult foreign non-resident, and a daily hike line of $50 with entry included. These are UWA lines, not the price of a multi-day trek package. See the Rwenzori page.
How to pay and what to know
Ways to pay and the rules in the park.
Payment methods
You can pay by mobile money, point-of-sale terminal, bank transfer or an online portal. Foreign non-resident chimpanzee and gorilla permits go through licensed tour operators. UWA reservations can be reached at reservations@wildlife.go.ug.
Tours →Park rules
Gates are open from 07:00 to 19:00, the speed limit is 40 km/h and you stay on the tracks. Camping and fires are only allowed at marked places. Pets are not allowed.
Safari →Other parks cost more
Gorilla tracking costs $800 and Kibale chimpanzee tracking $250 for a foreign non-resident. Those are other parks and are not covered by a Queen Elizabeth ticket.
Kyambura →Students, schools and groups
Lines for Ugandan groups.
Ugandan school groups pay reduced entry of UGX 3,000, for colleges and universities at UGX 5,000 and for wildlife clubs at UGX 2,000. These lines are for Ugandan groups, not for foreign school trips. If you travel with a group, ask which category applies and which fees are charged per person or per vehicle.
Queen Elizabeth park fees: frequently asked questions
How much is the entry fee for Queen Elizabeth National Park?
$40 per adult per 24 hours for a foreign non-resident, $30 for a foreign resident, $25 for a citizen of another African country and UGX 20,000 for East African citizens. Children from 5 to 15 pay $20, $10, $5 or UGX 5,000, and under 5 is free.
Is the boat cruise included in the entry fee?
No, the boat is a separate fee of $30 for a foreign non-resident. Ask whether a tour price includes it.
Do I pay a fee for my car?
Yes. A foreign-registered car pays $40 per 24 hours, a minibus or pick-up $50 and a tour vehicle or 4WD $150. Ugandan-registered vehicles pay in shillings.
Does the Kyambura fee include entry?
No. The tracking line of $100 includes a guide, but entry is extra. See the Kyambura page.
Can I pay by card at the gate?
You can pay by mobile money, point-of-sale terminal, bank transfer or an online portal. Do not count on one method at every gate, and check the current amount before you book.