The Uganda Wildlife Association (UWA) has announced temporary changes in its pricing for visits to wildlife centres, including a reduction on gorilla and chimpanzee tracking fees, across Uganda. Between 01 December 2020 and 31 March 2021, the UWA will be running a festive season price discount to manage the impacts of Covid-19 and reward their visitors for their continued support. The following discounts haven been offered with effect from 01 December 2020:
- 50% discount on entrance fees for the following National Parks in Uganda:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Semuliki National Park
- Toro Semliki Wildlife Reserve
- Katonga Wildlife Reserve
- Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve
- Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
- 50% discount on birding fees
- Reduction on gorilla and chimpanzee tracking fees in Uganda for all visitor categories as follows:
- East African Community citizen gorilla tracking permits reduced from UGX 250,000 to UGX 150,000
- Foreign Resident gorilla tracking permits reduced from USD600 to USD300
- Foreign Non Resident gorilla tracking permits reduced from USD700 to USD400
- East African Community resident chimpanzee tracking permits reduced from UGX 150,000 to UGX 100,000
- Foreign Resident chimpanzee tracking permits reduced from USD150 to USD100
- Foreign Non Resident chimpanzee tracking permits reduced from USD200 to USD150
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| Photo by Musiime P. Muramura on Unsplash |
The reduction on gorilla and chimpanzee fees only applies to new purchases between 01 December 2020 and 31 March 2021 and not on reschedules of already deposited on permits or purchases using credit letters.
