An independent guide to Uganda
Travel essentials
Entry rules, park fees and everyday travel essentials, with sources and visible check dates.
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Uganda gorilla permits: prices, dates and booking rules
Uganda’s published standard gorilla tracking permit is USD 800 for a foreign non-resident.
Checked 21 September 2026
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Uganda chimpanzee permits: Kibale, Kyambura and Budongo
Kibale’s older published UWA tariff lists USD 250 for foreign non-resident chimpanzee tracking; UWA’s announced regular rate becomes USD 300 on 1 January 2027.
Checked 21 September 2026
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Uganda eVisa: official fees, documents and application steps
Uganda publishes a USD 50 single-entry tourist visa fee, with bank charges additional.
Checked 21 September 2026
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Uganda park fees: UWA admission, permits and extra charges
Uganda park entry and activity permits are different charges.
Checked 21 September 2026
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Gorilla trekking in Uganda: how the day actually works
Plan gorilla trekking around an early park briefing, a guided forest walk of uncertain length and the return to the same sector.
Checked 21 September 2026
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When to visit Uganda: seasons, rain and permit trade-offs
Choose Uganda dates around the activities you value and the flexibility you can keep in the route.
Checked 21 September 2026
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Money in Uganda: cash, cards, mobile money and park payments
Use Ugandan shillings for ordinary local spending and confirm the payment method for each lodge, transfer and park activity before leaving a town.
Checked 21 September 2026
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Uganda SIM cards and internet: what to arrange on arrival
Buy and register a local SIM through an authorised MTN or Airtel outlet if you need a Ugandan number or local mobile money.
Checked 21 September 2026
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Getting around Uganda: road trips, safari flights and city transfers
Build a Uganda itinerary around the real transfer between your accommodation and the next activity, not only the distance between towns.
Checked 21 September 2026
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Uganda safety and health: the checks that shape a trip
Check current official travel advice and obtain medical advice for your own itinerary before a Uganda trip.
Checked 21 September 2026