May 9, 2022
Queen Elizabeth National Park is the second biggest park in Uganda. It is a popular safaris destination for tourists who want to explore the savannah and see the much sought-after animals like lions, hyenas, elephants, and buffaloes among others. It is the other safari destination tourists normally consider if they do not go to Murchison Falls National Park, the biggest park in Uganda. Read this article which compares Murchison Falls National Park versus Queen Elizabeth National Park if you have not decided on where to go.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is located on the edge on the Albertine rift valley which attributes to the incredibly beautiful landscape characterized by lush hills and beautiful crater lakes
Entry fees and things to do in Queen Elizabeth National Park and the respective pricing
Tourist entry fees (per person)
| Entry fee | USD | UGX |
| International visitor (Foreign Non Resident) – Adults | 40 | |
| International visitor Children 5 – 15 years | 20 | |
| Foreign Resident | 30 | |
| Foreign Residents children 5 – 15 years | 10 | |
| East African citizens | 20,000 | |
| East African citizens children 5 – 15 years | 5,000 |
Children below 5 years do not pay entry fees
Park entry fees are valid for 24 hours from the time of entry into the park. So, you can enter the park at any time from 7am to 7pm within the 24 years, irrespective of whether your accommodation is located within the park boundary or outside the park boundary, you can exit and get back in.
Car entry fees
| Type of car | Foreign | Ugandan Registered |
| USD | UGX | |
| Saloon cars | 40 | 20,000 |
| Minibuse, Omni-buses | 50 | 30,000 |
| Pick-ups | 50 | 30,000 |
| Tour Company vehicles & 4-wheel drive | 150 | 100,000 |
| Buses & Lorries | 200 | 30,000 |
| School buses | – | 50,000 |
Activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park and pricing
| Activity | FNR | FR | EAC |
| USD | USD | UGX | |
| Day self-game drive per private car (with no park guide) | 10 | 10 | 10,000 |
| Day guided game drive per private car (with a park guide) | 20 | 15 | 20,000 |
| Night guided game drive per person (using park guides is mandatory for night drives) | 30 | 20 | 50,000 |
| Hiring the park game drive car for Day game drive – per person (Minimum 3 persons in car) | 30 | 25 | 30,000 |
| Hiring the park game drive car for Night game drive – per person (Minimum 3 persons in car) | 40 | 35 | 40,000 |
| Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel | 30 | 25 | 30,000 |
| Day nature walk – per person | 15 | 10 | 10,000 |
| Mongoose tracking | 30 | 25 | 30,000 |
| Hippo Census | 100 | 80 | 100,000 |
| Lion tracking | 100 | 80 | 100,000 |
| Chimp tracking (Kyambura Gorge) | 50 | 40 | 30,000 |
| Birdwatching | 30 | 25 | 20,000 |
Fees are per person
Rates do NOT include entrance fees and other activity fees
Accommodation run by Queen Elizabeth National Park management (UWA – Uganda Wildlife Authority)
| Dormitory | UGX | |
| Adults | 25,000 | |
| Students (within a group) | 5,000 | |
| Children | 10,000 |
Fines and Penalties in Queen Elizabeth National Park
| Offence | Penalty |
| Off-tracking driving fine | $150 (per person in the vehicle, to be incurred by the driver) |
| Over speeding (speed limit is 40km/hr) | UGX 100,000 per incident |
| Animal accident fee (road kill) | $500 |
| Littering in the park | UGX 100,000 per incident |
| Hooting in the park | UGX 100,000 per incident |
| Sitting on top of the vehicle | $100 per incident |
5 Comments
Hudson November 23, 2022
We pay cash or mobile money at entrance fee?
eatrails January 7, 2023
Payment with cash is not longer allowed. But you can pay with mobile money and your visa card!
Thanks for visiting
Hudson November 23, 2022
Thanks
lubwama deus November 14, 2023
Good evening, I would like to tour the park for 2 days with my friends, but I would like to know about the prices.
Are the following prices per person or as a group in the car.
1. Game drive
2.Nature walk
3.Bird watching
I would also like to know if there are any discounts given to group of people, we are 13 in number.
eatrails December 5, 2023
Hi Deus,
Prices for the guest entry into the park and activities are per person. Only car entry is not per person.
Often there is a discount for a group, but may be a seasonal discount.
