Bwindi impenetrable national park prices


Bwindi impenetrable national park prices.

Prices for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: This intriguing tourist attraction, which spans 321 square kilometers in southwest Uganda, is mostly made up of lowland and montane forests, which are home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Due mostly to its excellent ecological destination, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has been named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority, an overall authoritative authority in charge of creating and announcing fees assessed to visitors to Bwindi Impenetrable National area, is in charge of managing the area. Mountain gorilla trekking, the most popular activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is priced based on the tourist’s status, exactly like other activities.

The requirement to purchase a mountain gorilla trekking permit months in advance of the actual trekking date sets this activity apart from other activities offered in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The purpose of purchasing permits in advance is to prevent missing out on the trek because they are in high demand.

Three factors are taken into account when determining rates for tourists:

East African nationals: Those who are entitled to be citizens of Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, and Rwanda are members of the East African community and must possess a valid passport or national identity card.

All foreign visitors from anywhere in the nation who have a valid work visa are entitled to work in Uganda as foreign residents.

Foreign non-residents are welcome to go anywhere in the globe.

You must have a valid passport for foreign non-residents, a valid work permit for foreign residents, and a valid national identity card for East African inhabitants in order to be easily recognized as a tourist.

 

BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK PRICE LIST

Individual park entrance fees

Foreign-non-residents (US$)Foreign residents 

(US$)

East African residents 

(UGx)

Adults403020,000
Children20105,000

 

Student fees

Student fees are only for East African students for any recognized education entity that is university, primary and secondary visiting the park for research, education and tour purposes.

Students                              5,000 UGx

Pupils                                   3,000 UGx

Annual park entry fees

Visitors who want to visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on many occasions may choose to pay yearly park admission costs, which are only for citizens of East Africa and other countries. Individuals, couples, families of up to four, cooperatives, safari guides, and tour operators are the six groups that determine the annual park admission costs.

CategoryForeign residents (US$)East African residents (UGx)
individual350200,000
couple500200,000
family(maximum of 4)700300,000
Corporate15002.5 UGx millions
Safari guide and taxi driver100,000
Tour operator50125,000

 

Vehicle and aircraft fees

In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, there are fees for vehicles that vary depending on the kind of vehicle.

Please take note that these costs are paid daily for each submission and do not include fees for individual entries.

Type of the carForeign vehicle (US$)East African vehicle (UGx)
Motor vehicles3020,000
Mini-buses, pick-ups and 4WD cars5030,000
Buses and lorries150150,000

 

Aircraft fees are charged

Type of the carForeign vehicle (US$)East African vehicle (UGx)
Motor vehicles3020,000
Mini-buses, pick-ups and 4WD cars5030,000
Buses and lorries150150,000

 

Any aircraft that lands in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is subject to an aircraft fee, which varies based on the aircraft’s seating capacity.

NOTE: These costs are not exclusive of park admission fees for passengers in the aircraft, nor are they applicable to any aircraft that spends less than two hours in the park.

Type of aircraftForeign aircraft (US$)East African aircraft (UGx)
Up to 3 seats2040,000
4-6 seats3060,000
7-14 seats4080,000
15-20 seats50100,000
21 and above seats60120,000
Helicopter100250,000

 

Activity fees

Activity fees are paid by tourists to engage in activities offered in the park and these prices were drafted according to the status of the tourist.

ActivityForeign non-resident (US$)Foreign resident (US$)East African residents (UGx)
Gorilla trekking700500250,000
Nature walk301510,000
Batwa forest experience404040,000

 

What to expect in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Upon your visit in you should expect the following

  • Encountering beautiful sights of kibale rolling hills
  • Gorilla trekking where you encounter many mountain gorillas
  • Hiking in the thick forest mountainous terrain of the park
  • Cultural encounter in the batwa pygmy people
  • Nature walks in the deep forests of Bwindi.

What to carry on your safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park

  • Hiking boots
  • Garden gloves
  • Rain jacket
  • Long sleeved shirts
  • Energy giving snacks
  • Cameras and extra batteries
  • Pair of binoculars
  • Hat and sun glasses