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
UWA Offers Free Access to Five Uganda Parks
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
UWA Starts Hearing Compensation Claims from Victims of Human-Wildlife Conflict
UWA Starts Hearing Compensation Claims from Victims of Human-Wildlife Conflict
2022-12-12T09:04:24+00:00
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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
UWA Catches and Relocates Maneater Crocodile
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