While Uganda’s borders remain closed, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) announced on June 5 that savannah parks and reserves are open for domestic tourism with measures in place that align with the Ministry of Health’s guidelines. Primate tourism and research remain suspended and primate parks remain closed until further notice. UWA has introduced the following procedures which will remain in effect when borders re-open for international tourism:
- Mandatory temperature screening using non-contact infra-red thermometers at key tourism gates
- Mandatory hand washing/sanitizing all the entrances of all UWA premises and protected areas
- Vehicles and boats will initially operate at half capacity in accordance with government social distancing guidelines
- Groups exceeding 25 people will initially not be permitted in the parks at the same time for the same activities
- Visitors to parks are encouraged to carry their own hand sanitizer and face masks
On July 1, 2020, the cost of gorilla trekking permits will increase from US$600 to US$700. Travelers whose travels have been affected by COVID-19 and whose original trekking permits were scheduled prior to July 1, 2020 will not be required to pay any additional costs upon rebooking. More information on UWA’s conservation tariffs can be found here.
Rescheduling requests can be made through your tour operator or local DMC or, if booked directly through Uganda Wildlife Authority, by emailing reservations@
