How much does a safari cost in Uganda? (2026 estimate)
A safari in Uganda costs about $1,705–$3,530 per person for 7 days in a mid-range lodge/tented camp (two adults sharing a vehicle, no international flights). The low end is a lower-fee month (April); the high end is peak season (February).
Park & conservation fees11% · VerifiedAdult about $40–$43 per day, 6 park daysHow it’s calculated
Adult about $40–$43 per day (low = Queen Elizabeth / Category A parks only; high = Murchison-focused (Murchison 60%, Category A 40%)), 6 park days.
$480 – $515
Camping fees0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Permits0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Lodging – mid-range lodge/tented camp65% · Sourced6 nights at $200–$270 per person per night sharingHow it’s calculated
6 nights at $200–$270 per person per night sharing (off-peak month). Full board: Chobe Safari Lodge 'from USD 200'; Paraa Safari Lodge standard room USD 270 (low) to USD 420 (peak). Reseller guide.
$2,400 – $3,240
Vehicle & driver-guide (shared)16% · Estimate2 shared seats × 6 days at $29–$90 per person per dayHow it’s calculated
2 shared seats × 6 days at $29–$90 per person per day. ESTIMATE: Kenyan Land Cruiser hire rates used as a proxy. (A Ugandan-registered tour vehicle pays only about UGX 30,000 entry per day under the UWA tariff, which we ignore.)
$350 – $1,080
Flights0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Tips (driver-guide & lodge staff)7% · SourcedDriver-guide $10–$20 per person/day; lodge staff $5–$15 per person per nightHow it’s calculated
Driver-guide $10–$20 per person/day; lodge staff $5–$15 per person per night. Kenya-focused guidance used for all countries.
$180 – $420
Extras0% · VerifiedHow it’s calculated
Total for 2 travellers
$3,410 – $5,255
Per person
$1,705 – $2,630
Included: the lines above, low to high, rounded to the nearest $5.
Not included: operator margin, bush flights, visas, insurance, drinks and optional activities. Estimates, not quotes.Lines marked Estimate could not be verified.
Estimate, not a quote. Prices change; check with the park authority and your operator. Data last checked 2026-10-16.
Key facts: what a safari in Uganda costs
Uganda’s Murchison Falls sits in its own higher fee category (USD 45) versus USD 40 for Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Kibale and other Category A parks. A gorilla permit (USD 800, or USD 600 in April, May and November) includes that day’s park entry. Some permit prices change on 1 January 2027.
A 7-day mid-range lodge/tented camp safari for two adults sharing a vehicle: about $1,705–$3,530 per person (about $3,410–$7,055 for two), excluding international flights.
What does a Uganda safari cost by trip length and style?
Two adults, shared vehicle, tips included, no flights, no extras. Low–high range per person in USD.
7-day Uganda safari cost per person by style, April versus February. Built from the figures below.
Uganda safari cost per person in February (peak season)
Budget camping
Estimate
3 days$215–$455
5 days$430–$910
7 days$640–$1,370
10 days$965–$2,050
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Estimate
3 days$570–$1,175
5 days$1,135–$2,350
7 days$1,705–$3,530
10 days$2,555–$5,290
Luxury camp/lodge
Estimate
3 days$1,130–$1,495
5 days$2,255–$2,990
7 days$3,385–$4,490
10 days$5,075–$6,730
Uganda safari cost per person in April (lower-fee month)
Budget camping
Estimate
3 days$215–$455
5 days$430–$910
7 days$640–$1,370
10 days$965–$2,050
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Estimate
3 days$570–$875
5 days$1,135–$1,750
7 days$1,705–$2,630
10 days$2,555–$3,940
Luxury camp/lodge
Estimate
3 days$930–$1,135
5 days$1,855–$2,270
7 days$2,785–$3,410
10 days$4,175–$5,110
Private 4x4 instead of a shared seat raises the cost for small groups; use the calculator at the top of this page to compare. Data status: Verified read in the official tariff of the body that sets the price · Sourced published by a lodge, operator or reseller (or a mirror of an official tariff) · Estimate our own assumption or an unconfirmed figure. Every figure has a source URL and last-verified date on the Data page.
Where does the money go on a 7-day mid-range safari in Uganda?
This is the itemised February trip for one person, from park fees to tips. Open any line to see how it is calculated.
Park & conservation fees Verified$240–$260
How this is calculated
Adult about $40–$43 per day (low = Queen Elizabeth / Category A parks only; high = Murchison-focused (Murchison 60%, Category A 40%)), 6 park days.
6 nights at $200–$420 per person per night sharing (peak month). Full board: Chobe Safari Lodge 'from USD 200'; Paraa Safari Lodge standard room USD 270 (low) to USD 420 (peak). Reseller guide.
Vehicle & driver-guide (shared) Estimate$175–$540
How this is calculated
2 shared seats × 6 days at $29–$90 per person per day. ESTIMATE: Kenyan Land Cruiser hire rates used as a proxy. (A Ugandan-registered tour vehicle pays only about UGX 30,000 entry per day under the UWA tariff, which we ignore.)
Tips (driver-guide & lodge staff) Sourced$90–$210
How this is calculated
Driver-guide $10–$20 per person/day; lodge staff $5–$15 per person per night. Kenya-focused guidance used for all countries.
Total per person$1,705–$3,530
Total for the group of 2$3,410–$7,055
How much are park fees and permits in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Kibale?
Murchison Falls National Park
Verified
UWA Conservation Tariff Jul 2024-Jun 2026 (still published as the live tariff).
Mountain gorilla tracking permit (Bwindi/Mgahinga), per adult
Verified
USD 800 normally; USD 600 low-season permits in April, May and November (non-reschedulable). Includes that day's park entry. Minimum age 15.
Per adult$800 ($600 in Apr/May/Nov)includes that day’s park entry
Source: Uganda Wildlife Authority · UWA circular 26 Feb 2026 · checked 2026-10-16
Chimpanzee tracking, Kibale National Park, per adult
Verified
USD 250 now (incl. entry), USD 200 low-season, rising to USD 300 from 1 Jan 2027. Children are not charged in this calculator.
Per adult$250 ($200 in Apr/May/Nov)includes that day’s park entry
Source: Uganda Wildlife Authority · UWA circular 26 Feb 2026 · checked 2026-10-16
Example with gorilla permits: 2 adults, 7 days, mid-range, February, including 2 gorilla permits: $2,465–$4,285 per person (excluding flights).
How much does a lodge or camp cost per night in Uganda?
Sampled Uganda lodging per person per night, off-peak versus peak. Built from the cards below.
Budget camping
Sourced
Off-peak, per person per night$25–$60
Peak, per person per night$25–$60
Sample properties:
Red Chilli Rest Camp: camping USD 8, basic tent USD 35, basic banda USD 40 (no meals)
Camping USD 8 pp up to a basic twin tent USD 35 per tent (Red Chilli Rest Camp, Murchison). Meals are not included in those rates, so an estimated USD 15-25 pp/day for meals is added.
Source: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Murchison Falls · Our own assumption
Full board: Chobe Safari Lodge 'from USD 200'; Paraa Safari Lodge standard room USD 270 (low) to USD 420 (peak). Reseller guide.
Source: Paraa Safari Lodge Uganda prices 2026
Luxury camp/lodge
Sourced
Off-peak, per person per night$380–$400
Peak, per person per night$480–$580
Sample properties:
Paraa Safari Suite USD 380 / 480 / 560; Honeymoon Suite USD 400 / 500 / 580
Paraa Safari Lodge Safari/Honeymoon Suites (USD 380-580 pp). Only this top-of-market lodge sampled; ultra-luxury Uganda camps not sampled.
Source: Paraa Safari Lodge Uganda prices 2026
When is the cheapest time for a safari in Uganda?
Our model treats January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December as peak season in Uganda. Every other month uses the lower off-peak lodging rates.
For a mid-range lodge/tented camp stay, sampled lodging is $200–$270 per person per night off-peak and $200–$420 in peak months. UWA introduced USD 600 low-season gorilla permits for April, May and November, instead of USD 800.
International flights typically add roughly $650–$1,500 per person from the UK or US (listed below). Flights are not included in the figures above.
United Kingdom Estimate$650–$1,100
United States Estimate$900–$1,500
India Estimate$350–$750
UAE (Dubai) Estimate$350–$700
Nairobi / elsewhere in Africa Estimate$150–$500
Other (Europe, Asia, Australia...) Estimate$700–$1,700
Return economy fare per adult. Rough estimates (search-summary fare ranges and our own assumptions), not live fares. Check Google Flights or an airline for real prices.
Do gorilla and chimpanzee permits change the cost of a Uganda safari?
Uganda’s Murchison Falls sits in its own higher fee category (USD 45) versus USD 40 for Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Kibale and other Category A parks. A gorilla permit (USD 800, or USD 600 in April, May and November) includes that day’s park entry. Some permit prices change on 1 January 2027.
How we calculate Uganda safari costs
Each estimate adds park and conservation fees, lodging, vehicle and guide, and tips for the chosen month, group and style, then shows a low–high range rounded to the nearest $5. Every figure is labelled verified, sourced or estimate.
Official tariffs: Uganda Wildlife Authority and UWA circular 26 Feb 2026.
Secondary and sampled prices: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Murchison Falls, Paraa Safari Lodge Uganda prices 2026 and Authentic Adventures.
Not included: operator margin, domestic/bush flights, visas, travel insurance, vaccinations, drinks and optional activities.
For a 7-day safari for two adults sharing a vehicle, our estimate is about $1,705–$3,530 per person for a mid-range lodge/tented camp (excluding international flights), depending on the month. Across all tiers shown the range runs from $640 to $4,490 per person. These are estimates, not quotes.
How much does a safari in Uganda cost for two people?
About $3,410–$7,055 in total for two adults on a 7-day mid-range lodge/tented camp trip with a shared vehicle, excluding international flights. The low end is April and the high end is February.
What is the cheapest way to do a safari in Uganda?
Budget camping with a shared vehicle in a lower-fee month. In Uganda, budget camping lodging is sampled at $25–$60 per person per night (sourced), and park fees are the largest fixed cost.
Are park fees included in lodge prices in Uganda?
Usually not. The lodge and camp rates we sampled exclude park or reserve entry fees, which are charged per person per day (or per 24 hours) on top. Our calculator adds them as a separate line.
When is the cheapest time to go to Uganda?
Lodge rates and gorilla permits are lower in April, May and November. UWA introduced USD 600 low-season gorilla permits for April, May and November, instead of USD 800.
How accurate is this Uganda safari cost estimate?
Park fees come from the published tariff (status shown per line). Lodging, vehicle and flights are sampled or estimated and shown as ranges. Operator margins, domestic flights, visas and insurance are not included, so real packages often cost more. Data last checked 2026-10-16.
Do children pay less on safari in Uganda?
Park fees have a child rate (listed under park and conservation fees) and lodges usually charge children 50–75% of the adult rate (we use that range). Child age bands differ by park.
How do you calculate the cost of a Uganda safari?
We add published park fees, sampled lodge and camp rates, vehicle and guide costs and tips for the month, group size and style you choose. Sources include Uganda Wildlife Authority and UWA circular 26 Feb 2026. Each figure is labelled verified, sourced or estimate.
When were these Uganda safari prices last updated?
Prices were last checked on 16 October 2026 against public tariffs and price lists; this page was last updated on 22 October 2026.
We plan and run the trip ourselves: park entry, camps and lodges, the vehicle and your guide. Send your estimate on WhatsApp or by email and we will reply with an itinerary and a price we can book. There is no charge for asking.
