Planning to visit Kidepo National Park but still wondering what the related park access fees are? In this blog, we give you all the details about the park entry fees for Kidepo Valley National Park that you need to pay to gain access to the Ugandan safari park!

Kidepo Valley National Park covers an area of 1,442 square kilometers and sits at altitudes of 14 meters and 2,750 meters above sea level and is a popular Ugandan national park located about 700 kilometers from Kampala, Uganda’s capital, in the northeastern part of the country, bordering South Sudan and Kenya.

It is one of Africa’s most remote parks with an untamed wilderness and exceptional wildlife biodiversity with species like ostriches, cheetahs, lions, and large populations of African buffalo, among many other attractions seen on a Uganda wildlife safari.

To gain access to Kidepo Game Park, you need to pay park entrance fees that are collected by the UWA, an organization known for also issuing the famous gorilla permits in Uganda.

Essential insights about the park entry fees for Kidepo Valley National Park.

• The park entry fees for Kidepo Valley National Park are set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, and they last for only 24 hours from the time of payment.
• Kidepo Valley National Park entrance fees depend on several factors such as nationality (foreign residents, East African Citizens, foreign non-residents), age, and vehicle category.

Here are some of the details worth understanding about the park entry fees of Kidepo Valley NP!

Entrance Fees (Per 24 Hours) 

Tourists visiting Kidepo Valley National Park are required to pay mandatory park entrance fees in order to be allowed entry into the park.

The park entrance fees are set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and vary depending on nationality, age, vehicle type, and other factors.

The park entry fees in Kidepo Valley National Park juts like in other protected areas, are valid for only 24 hours from the time of payment, and any extra time spent in the park beyond 24 hours incurs an additional fee.

Find below the related entry fees.

ENTRANCE FEES FOR ADULTS

NB:

• Foreign residents require a work permit valid for one year
• Foreign students on short-term field courses with a valid student ID often times may receive a 50% discount on the park entrance fees for up to 10 days.
• Members of the Uganda Wildlife Clubs pay a reduced fee of UGX 2,000 per person.
• University students only pay entry fees amounting to UGX 5,000 to enter the park.
• Ugandan pupils and students in organized and big school groups pay a reduced fee of UGX 3,000 per person.

ENTRANCE FEES FOR CHILDREN (5-15 YEARS)

NB:

Children below 5 years of age do not pay any entrance fees to enter Kidepo NP.

Vehicle and Aircraft Landing and Entry Fees 

To access Kidepo Valley National Park, most visitors arrive in different automobiles that incur certain costs to enter this Ugandan national park, depending on the vehicle and residency i.e. foreign residents’ vehicles or East African vehicles.

Some of the vehicle entry fees paid by the different types of automobiles or transport means include

NB

• Driving off designated trails often results in a USD 150 fine per person in the vehicle, so stay in designated lanes.
• Over Speeding UGX 100,000 per incident Animal Accident fee (Roadkill)
• Vehicle entry fees are paid for 24 hours, except for concessionaire visitors’ vehicles, which only pay once per trip inside the park.
• Other fines include UGX 100,000 per incident sitting on top of the vehicle, $100 per incident.

Aircraft Landing Fees 

Aircraft landing fees are often paid by aircraft depending on registration and the number of seats, as listed below.

Confirm with your tour operator which aircraft they intend to use to know the related costs.

Kidepo National Park Activity Fees 

Tourists visiting Kidepo Valley National Park have a series of safari activities to engage in at a fair cost paid separately from the entrance permit fees, and these include the following.

• Bird Watching – With over 500 bird species recorded, this activity is popular in Kidepo Valley NP, making it a prime destination for bird watchers.
• Kidepo Lonyili Summit Hike—This is a popular activity in the park
• Other Kidepo game park activities include guided game drives (day and night), wilderness camping, guided nature walks, cultural tours with local tribes like the IK and Karamojong, etc., which enable tourists to see stunning bird species, cheetahs, and other wildlife species

The average cost to incur these activities includes.

Liaise with your travel agent to plan and combine the best activities for you to enjoy while in Kidepo Valley National Park.

Annual Entrance Fees

The annual entrance fees are available for foreign residents and East African citizens as shown below.

Contact a reputable tour operator to understand these annual fees!

Important Notes About the Park Entrance Fees for Kidepo National Park 

• Validity: Park Entrance Tickets are only valid for 24 hours from the time of payment or entry for East African Citizens, foreign residents and foreign non-residents.
• Identification: Tourists must present valid identification (passport or national ID) to confirm residency or nationality status for East African Citizens, foreign residents and foreign nonresidents.
• Activities: Park entrance fees are different from the activity fees, like game drives, bird watching, community visits, etc.
• Access: Kidepo Valley NP is accessed by road or by flight, with scheduled charter flights available from Entebbe International Airport to Apoka Airstrip in the park

Alternatively, you can use other routes to reach Kidepo Valley NP, including the Kampala-Gulu-Moroto or the Kampala-Mbale-Soroti-Kotido route or journey from Murchison Falls National Park to Kidepo NP using vehicle hires from operators or locals.

Answers To Common Questions Asked About Kidepo Valley Park Entry Fees 

1. How Much Does It Cost to Go to Kidepo National Park? | How Much Is the Park Fee?

The park entrance fee for Kidepo Valley National Park for foreign non-residents is USD 40 per adult, while foreign residents pay USD 30, and East African citizens are charged UGX 20,000.

However, you need to understand that when planning for a Kidepo NP safari, you need to factor in additional costs, i.e., transport costs and accommodation costs if you plan to stay in any luxury, midrange or budget lodges in the park offering family rooms, triple rooms, and singles.

2. How Much Is a Game Drive in Kidepo National Park?

Guided day game drives in Kidepo Valley NP cost around $20 USD for foreigners and UGX 20,000 for Ugandan citizens.

3. What Is the Main Tourist Attraction in Kidepo Game Park?

The main tourist attractions of Kidepo Valley National Park include large herds of buffalo, Kanangorok hot springs, and other outstanding fauna like cheetahs, etc.

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