Entrance fees to Kidepo valley national park

Entrance fees to Kidepo valley national park are fees expected to be paid by every traveler visiting the park. Kidepo valley national park is one of the national parks protected and managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority a government body in charge of tourism. To enter any area managed and protected by Uganda Wildlife Authority, you must pay park entrance fees.
Entrance fees to Kidepo valley national park are based on the nationality/origin of the traveler. Tourists visiting Kidepo valley national park pay in categories of Foreign Non Residents, Foreign Residents, and Citizens of East African Member States. Adults have their own fees and also the children when it comes to entering Uganda national parks.

Visitors’ entry fees

Adults entering Kidepo valley national park do pay $40 if they are foreign non-residents, $30 if they are foreign residents, and UGX20,000 if they are citizens of East African member states. The children entering Kidepo valley national park pay $20 for foreign non-residents, $10 for foreign residents, and UGX5000 citizens of East African member states.
The other category of tourists that enters Kidepo valley national park are Uganda pupils and students. These pay UGX3000 each while the tertiary institutions and university students pay UGX5000. Lastly are the Uganda Wildlife clubs and to access Kidepo valley national park, they pay UGX2000 each.

Annual park entrance passes to Kidepo valley national park

There are those tourists that are interested in paying annual park entrance fees because they would love to visit the park more and more. Tourists who belong to the category of foreign residents must be having a work permit that is valid for a year to qualify for the annual pass. The following fee doesn’t include vehicle fees and tourists must know that it’s paid separately.
For individual travelers it’s $350 for foreign residents and UGX350,000 for citizens of East African member states.
Couples it’s $600 for foreign residents and UGX500,000 for citizens of East African member states.
A family with a maximum of 4 children is $800 for foreign residents and UGX600,000 for citizens of East African member states.
Annual cooperate pass is $1500 for foreign residents and UGX2,500,000 for citizens of East African member states.
Tour company drivers (those from a recognized tour company) access the park at zero cost while safari drivers its UGX200,000
East African taxi drivers pay UGX150,000

Vehicle entry fees in Kidepo valley national park

Vehicles in Kidepo valley national park have to pay fees o access the park and this is based on the type of vehicle.
Saloon cars foreign registered its $40 and UGX20,000 for citizens of East African member states.
Minibuses and omnibuses foreign registered its $50 and UGX30,000 for citizens of East African member states.
Pick-ups foreign registered its $50 and UGX30,000 for citizens of East African member states.
Tour company vehicles and 4-wheel drive foreign registered its $150 and UGX30,000 for citizens of East African member states.
Over landers foreign registered its $150 and UGX100,000 for citizens of East African member states.
Buses and lories foreign registered its $200 and UGX200,000 for East African citizens
School buses its UGX50,000
Delivery vehicle per entry is UGX20,000

Aircraft landing fees in Kidepo valley national park

Each and every aircraft landing in Kidepo have to pay landing fees as below.
Up to 3 seaters is $20 for foreign residents, and UGX40,000 for citizens of East African member states.
4-6 seaters it’s UGX30 for foreign residents and UGX60,000 for citizens of East African member states.
7-14 seaters its $40 for foreign residents and UGX80,000 for citizens of East African member states.
Helicopter is $125 for foreign residents and UGX250,000 for citizens of East African member states.
Parking fees for aircraft per day is $8 for foreign residents, and UGX10,000 for citizens of East African member states.
For en-route pilots, park entrance fees are not charged if they stay less than 2 hours.

Important notes about park entrance fees in Kidepo valley national park

Foreign residents fees are applicable to residents of Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and DR Congo. Visitors that belong to the category of foreign residents must move along with their working Identity Cards to help in approving their resident status upon entrance. Foreign resident tourists who won’t be having working permits will be required to pay foreign non resident fees.
Children rates. These are applicable to persons aged between 5 to 15 years. Children below 5 years are exempt.
Student fees. These are applicable to persons sponsored by a recognized learning institution, a valid student ID, and a pre arranged school organized trip.

How is park entrance fee paid?

Park entrance fee to Kidepo valley national park is paid in cash at the entry gates of the park or can be paid at Uganda Wildlife Authority. While at the park entrance, tourists are asked to show their identification and proof of residence for the authorities to be sure of the category they belong to. Paying in advance at Uganda Wildlife Authority is allowed and they will print for you a receipt for confirmation.

Tourists traveling to Kidepo valley national park must move with valid documents that can indicate where they are coming from. For foreign residents living in East African countries, they must travel with their work permit which is valid to confirm their true residence. Visitors to Kidepo valley national park must know that the entry fees work for 24 hours which starts counting from the time you have paid.