The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced a revised conservation tariff structure that will take effect on July 1, 2026. The new pricing framework is designed to strengthen wildlife conservation, improve visitor experiences, and support sustainable tourism in Uganda’s protected areas. The tariff applies to activities in national parks, wildlife reserves, and sanctuaries across the
The Uganda Wildlife Authority has announced Open Park Days for the year 2025. The three days will run from September 25th to September 27th 2025. During the three days, the public will enjoy free entrance to four Uganda national parks and one wildlife reserve. The four national parks offered this year are Lake Mburo National
The much-anticipated gorilla and chimpanzee census in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park officially commenced on Tuesday, May 6, in the Ruhija sector, marking a crucial step in tracking the health and numbers of endangered primates in Uganda. While technical teams had already been deployed two weeks prior, the formal launch attracted considerable attention from conservationists, scientists,
It’s delightful news for conservationists regarding the arrival of a baby gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; Uganda’s prime gorilla trekking destination and home to almost half of the remaining mountain gorilla population in the whole world. The exciting announcement was made via UWA’s social media channels: “We are pleased to share the first mobile image
2022-12-12T09:04:24+00:00
News
The Uganda Wildlife Authority – UWA has started hearing compensation claims from persons who have been affected by wildlife. In 2021, President, Museveni assented to the amended Wildlife Act in 2019. The new law provides for a compensation fund for persons who suffer bodily injury or are killed or suffer damage to their property by
Almost two thirds see the current level of confidence to invest in the industry as limited or very low, with only 12 percent thinking it was positive. The prevailing political situation in the region, tourism demand, government policy and economic conditions in Uganda were cited as the principal factors influencing the investment climate. However investment
A crocodile, weighing over 600 kilograms, was recently captured by the Uganda Wildlife Authority in Mayuge, following reports that the beast had attacked many people in past months and allegedly killed at least 8 villagers since the beginning of the year. Residents had threatened to find and kill the monster croc, and all other crocodiles
President Museveni on Saturday 7th December 2002 joined over 200 tourists to visit Murchison Falls National Park and celebrate the Park’s 50th year anniversary. Also present were Ambassadors of German, South Africa, Egypt and many other dignitaries from government, private sector, foreign residents and tourists. The ceremony was a climax of a series of festivities
Uganda Wildlife Authority will celebrate 50 Years of National Parks – Conservation for sustainable development. This theme will mark the Golden Jubilee for conservation in Uganda, to be celebrated over the weekend of 29/30 November at Paraa, Murchisons Falls National Park.
There are more gorilla tracking permits available for Uganda travelers than ever before. Bwindi now has 16 permits a day instead of 12 while Mgahinga maintains the usual number of 6. This is due to that each gorilla family will be visited by 8 tourists instead of 6. After a conclusive research of the carrying
