Entrance fees to Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Entrance fees to Rwenzori Mountains National Park: Rwenzori Mountains National Park fees are among the charges which are incurred during safaris to Rwenzori Mountains National Park. These fees allow tourists and their vehicles to access Rwenzori Mountains number park while on a safari. When visiting the national park, tourists and vehicles are charged accordingly. There are categories for foreign non-residents, foreign residents, and citizens of East African member states. There are also adults who are aged 15 years and above, and children between 5 to 15 years while those below 5 years don’t pay any fees.

The information below is about entrance fees to Rwenzori Mountains National Park.

Individual entrance fees to Rwenzori Mountains National Park

For any tourists to enter Rwenzori Mountains National Park, they must pay the park entrance fee. The entrance fees are used to maintain park attractions and pay workers in the park. This fee is paid at the entrance of Rwenzori Mountains National Park or UWA offices in Kampala. The park entrance fee for every individual lasts for 24 hours and in case someone wants to stay in the park more than that they must pay another entrance fee when 24 hours are done.

Adults above 15 years entering Mountain Rwenzori National Park pay $35 for foreign non-residents, $25 for foreign residents, and UGX150,000 citizens of East African member states.

Children who are persons aged between 5 to 15 years entering Rwenzori Mountains National Park pay $5 for foreign non-residents and foreign residents while children who are citizens of East African member states pay UGX2500.

Ugandan pupils and students pay UGX1500 to access Mountain Rwenzori National Park.

Annual park entrance passes to Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Annual park entrance fees to Rwenzori Mountains National Park are paid by those tourists who are interested in paying entrance fees for a whole year. This means that can visit the park as many times as they want and access the park at the same fee.

Annual entry fee to Rwenzori Mountains National Park is for only foreign residents in Uganda and citizens of East African member states.

Foreign residents must have a work permit that is valid for a year to qualify for the annual pass and tourists should know that the vehicle entrance fee is paid separately.

For individuals, 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 corporate pass (10 pax) is $1500 for foreign residents and UGX2,500,000 for citizens of East African member states.

East African tour company drivers (those from a recognized tour company) access the park at zero cost while safari drivers of East Africa its UGX200,000

Taxi drivers from East African countries pay UGX150,000

Vehicle entry fees to Mountain Rwenzori National Park

Vehicles in Mountain Rwenzori National Park have to pay fees to access the park and the amount paid depends on the safari vehicle used.

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.

Overlanders 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

How to pay for park entrance fees in Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Park entrance fee to Rwenzori Mountains National Park is paid in two different ways. Tourists or safari companies can pay directly to Uganda Wildlife Authority accounts at their offices in Kampala. Tourists or safari companies can also pay entrance fees to Rwenzori Mountains National Park at the entrance of the park using cashless methods such as Visa Cards, Master Cards, and Mobile money.

Please note the following about entrance fees to Rwenzori Mountains National Park

All tourists must move with their travel documents that are valid to help officials know their resident status.

Foreign residents are those tourists not from East Africa but working in East African countries with a working permit that is valid for a year.

Members of East African communities are those born in countries Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and DR Congo.

Children rates are for those 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.