How much does a safari cost in Uganda? (2026 estimate)

A 7-day Uganda safari for two adults sharing a vehicle costs about $1,705–$3,530 per person in a mid-range lodge/tented camp, excluding international flights – the low end is a lower-fee month (April), the high end is peak season.

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.

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Cost per person by trip length

Two adults, shared vehicle, tips included, no flights, no extras. Low–high range per person in USD.

Peak month (February)

Lodging tier	3 days	5 days	7 days	10 days
Budget camping Estimate	$215–$455	$430–$910	$640–$1,370	$965–$2,050
Mid-range lodge/tented camp Estimate	$570–$1,175	$1,135–$2,350	$1,705–$3,530	$2,555–$5,290
Luxury camp/lodge Estimate	$1,130–$1,495	$2,255–$2,990	$3,385–$4,490	$5,075–$6,730

Lower-fee month (April)

Lodging tier	3 days	5 days	7 days	10 days
Budget camping Estimate	$215–$455	$430–$910	$640–$1,370	$965–$2,050
Mid-range lodge/tented camp Estimate	$570–$875	$1,135–$1,750	$1,705–$2,630	$2,555–$3,940
Luxury camp/lodge Estimate	$930–$1,135	$1,855–$2,270	$2,785–$3,410	$4,175–$5,110

Private 4x4 instead of a shared seat raises the cost for small groups; use the calculator 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.

Itemised: a 7-day mid-range lodge/tented camp trip in February

Item	Per person (low–high)
Park & conservation fees Verified 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.	$240–$260
Lodging – mid-range lodge/tented camp Sourced How this is calculated 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.	$1,200–$2,520
Vehicle & driver-guide (shared) Estimate 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.)	$175–$540
Tips (driver-guide & lodge staff) Sourced 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.	$90–$210
Total per person	$1,705–$3,530
Total for the group of 2	$3,410–$7,055

Park and conservation fees in Uganda

Fee	Adult (non-resident)	Child	Status & source
Murchison Falls National Park UWA Conservation Tariff Jul 2024-Jun 2026 (still published as the live tariff).	$45 per 24 hours	$25 Ages 5-15 USD 25; under 5 free.	Verified Uganda Wildlife Authority verified 2026-10-16
Queen Elizabeth / Kidepo / Kibale / Lake Mburo / Bwindi (Category A) UWA Conservation Tariff Jul 2024-Jun 2026 (still published as the live tariff).	$40 per 24 hours	$20 Ages 5-15 USD 20; under 5 free.	Verified Uganda Wildlife Authority verified 2026-10-16
Mountain gorilla tracking permit (Bwindi/Mgahinga), per adult USD 800 normally; USD 600 low-season permits in April, May and November (non-reschedulable). Includes that day's park entry. Minimum age 15.	$800 ($600 in Apr/May/Nov) per adult, includes park entry that day	–	Verified Uganda Wildlife Authority UWA circular 26 Feb 2026 verified 2026-10-16
Chimpanzee tracking, Kibale National Park, per adult USD 250 now (incl. entry), USD 200 low-season, rising to USD 300 from 1 Jan 2027. Children are not charged in this calculator.	$250 ($200 in Apr/May/Nov) per adult, includes park entry that day	–	Verified Uganda Wildlife Authority UWA circular 26 Feb 2026 verified 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).

Lodging costs in Uganda

Tier	Per person / night (sharing)	Status & sample properties
Budget camping	Off-peak $25–$60 Peak $25–$60	Sourced 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. Red Chilli Rest Camp, Murchison Falls Our own assumption
Mid-range lodge/tented camp	Off-peak $200–$270 Peak $200–$420	Sourced Chobe Safari Lodge from ~USD 200 pp Paraa Safari Lodge standard room USD 270 / 340 / 420 pp Full board: Chobe Safari Lodge 'from USD 200'; Paraa Safari Lodge standard room USD 270 (low) to USD 420 (peak). Reseller guide. Paraa Safari Lodge Uganda prices 2026
Luxury camp/lodge	Off-peak $380–$400 Peak $480–$580	Sourced 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. Paraa Safari Lodge Uganda prices 2026

Flights to Uganda (estimate)

International flights typically add roughly $650–$1,500 per person from the UK or US (see table). Flights are not included in the figures above.

Flying from	Return economy, per adult
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

Flight figures are rough estimates (search-summary fare ranges and our own assumptions), not live fares. Check Google Flights or an airline for real prices.

Uganda primate permits

Frequently asked questions

How much does a safari in Uganda cost per person?

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.

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 those months (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 (see the table above) and lodges usually charge children 50–75% of the adult rate (we use that range). Child age bands differ by park.

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