Kidepo park fees and the Uganda Wildlife Authority
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) sets the tariff for the park. The current tariff runs from July 2024 to December 2026. Kidepo is a Category A park. An adult foreign non-resident pays $40 for entry, a foreign resident $30, a visitor from the rest of Africa $25 and an East African Community citizen UGX 20,000. Entry lasts 24 hours from the time you enter, and staying longer counts as another day. Check the current amount before you book, and on a tour ask whether permits and park fees are included.
Entry, vehicles and activities are separate items. If you plan a Kidepo safari, add the game drive or walk to the entry fee, and add a vehicle fee if you bring a vehicle.
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Entry fees per person
2026 rates. FNR means foreign non-resident, FR foreign resident, ROA rest of Africa, EAC East African Community citizen.
| Visitor | FNR | FR | ROA | EAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $40 | $30 | $25 | UGX 20,000 |
| Child, 5 to 15 years | $20 | $10 | $5 | UGX 5,000 |
| Under 5 | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Ugandan school groups | – | – | – | UGX 3,000 |
| Universities and tertiary institutions | – | – | – | UGX 5,000 |
| Uganda Wildlife Clubs | – | – | – | UGX 2,000 |
Show your status with valid documents. The school and club rates are for Ugandan groups. They do not apply to foreign students.
Vehicle fees
Per 24 hours, by type and registration of the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Foreign-registered | Uganda-registered |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon car | $40 | UGX 20,000 |
| Minibus or pick-up | $50 | UGX 30,000 |
| Tour company vehicle or 4x4 | $150 | UGX 30,000 |
Airstrip pickup costs UGX 50,000 and Karenga UGX 100,000. Motorcycles are generally not allowed in the park, except approved services. The speed limit is 40 km/h, and you must stay on the tracks.
Activity fees
On top of entry and the vehicle fee. Per person unless stated.
| Activity | Unit | FNR | FR | EAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day game drive | Guide | $20 to $25 | $15 to $20 | UGX 20,000 to 25,000 |
| Night game drive | Person | $30 | $20 | UGX 30,000 to 50,000 |
| Birding or nature walk | Activity | $25 | $20 | UGX 20,000 |
| Self drive without a guide | Vehicle | $10 | $10 | UGX 10,000 |
| Lonyili Summit hike | Activity | $50 | $40 | UGX 50,000 |
| Lomej hike | Activity | $40 | $30 | UGX 30,000 |
Day guide and night drive fees vary within these ranges, so ask for the amount in writing before you pay. Camping is charged per person and night: $40 for wilderness camping, $30 for private camping and UGX 40,000 for public camping, booked in advance, with local levies extra. Not every category is available at every site, and the accommodation page explains the options. For most visitors, a realistic budget is entry per person, one vehicle fee and one or two activities.
Uganda Wildlife Authority: how to pay
Paying the park fees.
Card payment is possible at point-of-sale terminals, including at gates and park offices, and official bank payments are accepted. Do not count on a card machine or the mobile network working at every gate, and bring a second way to pay. Keep your receipts. The gates are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Camping and community visits are arranged separately, so ask about them early. If you book a tour, the operator usually pays the fees for you, so ask what is included. For other Uganda parks and their tariffs, see the guides to Murchison Falls park fees and Queen Elizabeth park fees. The route to the park is on the getting there page.
Kidepo park fees: frequently asked questions
How much is the entrance fee for Kidepo?
An adult pays $40 as a foreign non-resident, $30 as a foreign resident, $25 if from the rest of Africa and UGX 20,000 as an East African Community citizen. Children aged 5 to 15 pay $20, $10, $5 or UGX 5,000 in the same order.
Is the entry valid for a whole day?
Entry runs for 24 hours from the time you enter. If you stay longer, it counts as another day.
Do I pay a vehicle fee as well?
Yes, if you bring a vehicle. The fee depends on the vehicle type and registration and covers 24 hours. The table above shows the amounts.
Are fees included in a tour?
That depends on the tour. Ask whether entry, the vehicle fee and the activities are included, and get the answer in writing.
Can I pay by card?
Card payment is possible at terminals, including at gates and park offices, and bank payments are accepted. Confirm what works at your gate before you travel, and bring a second way to pay.
Is this the official fee page?
No. This is an independent travel guide without any link to the authority. For binding amounts, check the current tariff with UWA or the company you book with.