A safari in Uganda costs about $245–$505 per person per day for a mid-range lodge/tented camp with a shared vehicle, before international flights. Lodging is the largest share (about 71%), followed by vehicle and guide (about 14%).
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.
How much does a safari in Uganda cost per person per day?
Two adults on a 7-day trip, tips included, no flights or extras. Each figure is the trip total divided by 7 days, per person, the same way the calculator above works it out. Low–high range, USD.
Uganda safari cost per person per day by style, April versus February. Built from the cards below.
Uganda safari cost per day, shared vehicle, February (peak season)
Budget camping
Park & conservation fees$35–$35
Lodging$20–$50
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$90–$195
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Park & conservation fees$35–$35
Lodging$170–$360
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$245–$505
Luxury camp/lodge
Park & conservation fees$35–$35
Lodging$410–$495
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$485–$640
Uganda safari cost per day, shared vehicle, April (lower-fee month)
Budget camping
Park & conservation fees$35–$35
Lodging$20–$50
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$90–$195
Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Park & conservation fees$35–$35
Lodging$170–$230
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$245–$375
Luxury camp/lodge
Park & conservation fees$35–$35
Lodging$325–$345
Vehicle & guide$25–$75
Tips$15–$30
Total per person per day$400–$485
How much does a private safari vehicle cost per day in Uganda?
A private 4x4 with driver-guide (up to 6 guests) is about $200–$290 per day per vehicleEstimate – split across everyone in the vehicle. 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.)
What do daily park fees and permits cost in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Kibale?
Murchison Falls is in a higher fee category (USD 45) than Queen Elizabeth and other Category A parks (USD 40). A Bwindi gorilla permit includes that day’s park entry.
Murchison Falls National Park Verified$45 per 24 hours
Queen Elizabeth / Kidepo / Kibale / Lake Mburo / Bwindi (Category A) Verified$40 per 24 hours
Mountain gorilla tracking permit (Bwindi/Mgahinga), per adult Verified$800 per adult, includes that day’s park entry
Chimpanzee tracking, Kibale National Park, per adult Verified$250 per adult, includes that day’s park entry
Per person per night sharing, meals included. Sample properties and basis are listed in the Uganda cost guide.
Source: Red Chilli Rest Camp, Murchison Falls · Our own assumption · Paraa Safari Lodge Uganda prices 2026
How can you lower the daily cost of a safari in Uganda?
Travel in a lower-fee month (April, May and November gorilla permits are USD 600).
Share a vehicle: a private 4x4 is split across up to 6 guests.
Mix tiers: camp in the parks, upgrade for one or two nights.
Choose lower-fee parks for part of the trip.
Our method page explains how each line is calculated, and the data page lists every source.
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.
Uganda safari cost per day: frequently asked questions
How much does a safari cost per day in Uganda?
Roughly $245–$505 per person per day for a mid-range lodge/tented camp with a shared vehicle (two adults, 7-day trip, tips included, flights excluded), depending on month. Other tiers are shown in the cards above. Estimates, not quotes.
What is the daily park fee in Uganda?
Murchison Falls National Park: adult $45 per 24 hours; Queen Elizabeth / Kidepo / Kibale / Lake Mburo / Bwindi (Category A): adult $40 per 24 hours.
How much does a private safari vehicle cost per day in Uganda?
We use about $200–$290 per vehicle per day with a driver-guide (an estimate proxied from Kenyan Land Cruiser hire rates), plus park fees for each passenger. A shared seat is roughly $29–$90 per person per day.
Is the daily cost cheaper on a longer trip?
Per-day fixed costs (park fees, lodging, vehicle) do not fall much on a longer trip, but the cost of international flights is spread over more days, so the all-in cost per day drops as trips get longer. Private vehicle hire rates sometimes fall for longer hires too.
How should I tip per day on safari in Uganda?
Published guidance (mostly Kenya-focused) suggests about $10–$20 per person per day for a shared driver-guide, $40 per vehicle per day for a private guide (up to about $25 per person), and $5–$15 per person per night for lodge staff.
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.
