To enter Kidepo Valley National Park, visitors must pay entry fees collected by the Uganda Wildlife Authority to help support the park. These fees are not only for people but also for vehicles like cars, motorcycles, and aircraft.
All entry fees are paid at the gates of Kidepo. The fees are valid for only 24 hours. Any extra time after this is counted as another day.
Visitors must show a valid identity card to know which category they belong to and how much they should pay. There are three groups of people: non-resident foreigners, resident foreigners, and East African citizens.
Non-resident foreigners must show a passport. Foreign residents must show a work permit, and East African citizens must show a national ID at the gate.
Kidepo Park Entry Fees
| Category | Non-Resident Foreigners | Foreign Residents | East African Citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | $40 | $30 | UGX 20,000 |
| Children (5–15 years) | $20 | $10 | UGX 5,000 |
| Children (under 5) | Free | ||
| Motorcycles | – | $30 | UGX 10,000 |
| Saloon Cars | – | $40 | UGX 20,000 |
| Minibuses | – | $50 | UGX 30,000 |
| Pick-up Trucks | – | $50 | UGX 30,000 |
| 4WD/Tour Company Vehicles | – | $150 | UGX 100,000 |
| School Buses | – | UGX 50,000 | |
| Aircraft (Helicopter Landing Fees) | – | $100 | UGX 250,000 |
Note that park entry fees are separate from aircraft landing fees.
Penalties in Kidepo Valley National Park
| Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Off-tracking | $150 per person (paid by the driver) |
| Driving over 40 km/h | UGX 100,000 per time |
| Littering | UGX 100,000 each time |
| Hooting (honking) | UGX 100,000 per time |
| Killing an animal by accident | $500 |
| Sitting on top of a vehicle | $100 per person |
Park entry fees only cover game drives. Other activities must be paid for separately.
