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Visas, health, parks, permits, heritage and the Cup of Nations in one place, all checked on 24 October 2026.
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June and July 2027
Uganda co-hosts with Kenya and Tanzania. See the match cities, what is known so far, and plan a trip around it.
Pick a room. Each one holds a few things, and each thing opens when you choose it.
Five things to settle before you fly, and the flights themselves. Choose one to read it.
Say why you are coming and for how many days. You get a day-by-day plan on a map, places to stay and the park fees added up.
Hotels, resorts, lodges, guest houses, hostels and campsites across Uganda.
Restaurants and cafes near a town or near you, for the road and for the days you stay.
Choose who is travelling, where and what to do. It adds up the Wildlife Authority's tariff, on your phone, with nothing sent anywhere.
Who is travelling
When you travel
Where you will go
What you will do
Now and the next ten days, for the towns and park bases visitors ask about.
Uganda is one of three host countries.
When
June and July 2027
Host countries: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
Mandela National Stadium, Namboole
Wakiso District, by Kampala
DirectionsHoima City Stadium
Hoima
DirectionsChecked 24 October 2026
Every activity we hold, with where it is and when it runs. Filter by what you want, by day or night, and by the day of the week.
173 things to do
Jinja, East
On the waterNature
A motor boat from the lake shore through the point where the Nile leaves the lake, looking for birds, otters and monitor lizards.
Price
From USD 45 per person
It needs at least four people.
Run by Adrift
Jinja, East
On the waterAdventure
A guided sit-on-top kayak trip from the lake shore through the Source and into the Nile, past the Gandhi memorial site.
Run by Kayak the Nile
Jinja, East
On the waterAdventureSport
A full day on the big rapids below the Bujagali dam. It runs all year because dam releases, not rain, set the flow.
Price
USD 140 per person
Minimum age 16. The Nile at Jinja has carried bilharzia, so treat it as a place to ride, not to swim.
Run by Nile River Explorers, Adrift, Nalubale Rafting
Jinja, East
On the waterFamily
Milder rapids for families on a full day, and a calm float on flat water past islands for the youngest riders.
Price
USD 140 an adult and USD 95 a child under 16 for grade 3. The family float is USD 30 an adult and USD 20 a child
Minimum ages differ by operator, from 4 for the float to 8 or 12 for grade 3.
Run by Nile River Explorers, Adrift
Jinja, East
On the waterAdventureFamily
Floating small rapids on an inner tube below the Bujagali dam, with free transport from town.
Price
USD 45 an adult and USD 35 a child
Minimum age 8.
Run by Nile River Explorers
Bujagali, Jinja, East
On the waterSport
A guided two-hour paddle or a self-guided hire on the lake above the Bujagali dam.
Price
From USD 20 an hour to hire, for up to two people
Departures from 9:00 to 4:30.
Run by Kayak the Nile
Kalagala Falls, near Jinja, East
Adventure
A jump from a tower over Kalagala Falls, downstream of Jinja. Arrive 30 minutes early.
Price
From USD 115, or USD 195 with rafting
Weight 35 to 110 kg. The tower is at Kalagala, not at the Source.
Run by Adrift
Naminya, near Jinja, East
Horse ridingAdventureNatureSport
Guided rides through villages and farmland and along about a kilometre of the riverbank. Pony rides for small children.
Price
USD 45 for 1 hour, USD 55 for 1.5 hours, USD 65 for 2 hours
Rides at 10:00 and 14:00, others on request. Rider weight limit 80 kg.
Run by Nile Horseback Safaris
Bujagali, Jinja, East
AdventureSportNature
Village single track around Bujagali, or a ride up to the Bugembe viewpoint over Lake Victoria and down to the Source.
Minimum age 10.
Run by Explorers Biking Safaris
Jinja, East
On the waterFood
A two-hour evening boat trip with snacks and an open bar, from the river camp at Bujagali.
Price
USD 45 per person, half price for children under 12
Boats with outboard engines may sail only from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, so ask when it returns.
Run by Nile River Explorers
Bujagali, Jinja, East
On the waterFamily
A slide into the river at the river camp, with unlimited rides for a day.
Price
UGX 30,000 for a day of unlimited slides
Run by Nile River Explorers
Kalagala Falls, Kayunga, East
NatureWildlife
A forest reserve above the falls with birds, forest walks, a spirit tree and a Buganda cultural site.
Run by National Forestry Authority
Prices are the ones the operator or the Wildlife Authority publishes, in the currency they use, as read on 24 October 2026. They change. Confirm before you go. A thing with no price shown has none published.
Every national park, wildlife reserve and the rhino sanctuary run by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
22 places
Mountain gorilla tracking in ancient rainforest. About 459 gorillas live here, in 25 groups, nine of them open to visitors.
Uganda's smallest park, on three extinct volcanoes, with one gorilla group visitors can track and troops of golden monkeys.
Savanna, crater lakes and the Kazinga Channel, where boats pass hippos and elephants. The Ishasha sector is known for lions that climb trees.
Uganda's largest and oldest park. The Nile squeezes through an 8 metre gap and drops 45 metres. Boat trips run from the falls to the Albert Delta, where the shoebill lives.
The best-known place in Uganda to track chimpanzees, in a forest with 13 primate species.
Remote savanna wilderness on the borders with South Sudan and Kenya. Lions, big buffalo herds, elephants, Rothschild's giraffe and the only wild ostriches in Uganda.
The smallest savanna park, and the closest to Kampala on the western road. Zebra, eland, hippos and Uganda's only impala, with boat rides and walking safaris.
The Mountains of the Moon, with Margherita Peak at 5,109 metres. Treks run from a day to nine or twelve days to the summit.
Lowland tropical rainforest with Central African species, and the Sempaya hot springs.
Parks checked 24 October 2026
Prices from the Wildlife Authority's tariff. Some change on 1 January 2027, so both are shown. Confirm with the Authority before you book.
| Activity | Foreign non-resident | Foreign resident | Rest of Africa | East African citizen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla trackingBwindi and MgahingaIncludes the guide, that day's park entrance and a community contribution. Minimum age 15. Up to eight visitors per group and one hour with the gorillas. | USD 800 | USD 700 | USD 500 | UGX 300,000 |
| Gorilla tracking, low seasonBwindi and MgahingaApril, May and November. These permits cannot be rescheduled. | USD 600 | USD 500 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Gorilla habituationBwindiThe longer, closer experience with a group still getting used to people. | USD 1,500 | USD 1,000 | USD 1,000 | UGX 750,000 |
| Chimpanzee trackingKibaleIncludes the guide and a nature walk that day, and the park entrance. Tracks start at 8:00, 11:00 and 14:00. | USD 250 | USD 200 | Not stated | UGX 180,000 |
| Chimpanzee tracking, low seasonKibaleApril, May and November. The letter does not name the park, so confirm with UWA. | USD 200 | USD 150 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Chimpanzee tracking, Kyambura GorgeQueen Elizabeth | USD 100 | USD 80 | Not stated | UGX 50,000 |
| Chimpanzee habituation, 4 hoursKibale | USD 300 | USD 250 | Not stated | UGX 250,000 |
| Golden monkey trackingMgahingaPark entrance is extra. Book ahead. | USD 60 | USD 50 | Not stated | UGX 40,000 |
| Golden monkey habituationMgahinga | USD 100 | USD 80 | Not stated | UGX 100,000 |
| Experiential lion trackingQueen ElizabethCommunity fee of USD 10 and the vehicle fee are extra. | USD 200 | USD 150 | Not stated | UGX 200,000 |
| Guided long walk, Rushaga to NyabaremuraBwindi | USD 60 | USD 50 | Not stated | UGX 50,000 |
| Long walk, Buhoma to NkuringoBwindi | USD 60 | USD 50 | Not stated | UGX 50,000 |
| Band | Parks | Adult (non-resident / resident / rest of Africa) | Child (5 to 15) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | Murchison Falls | USD 45 / USD 35 / USD 30UGX 25,000 East African | USD 25 / USD 15 / USD 10UGX 10,000 East African |
| A | Kidepo Valley, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Mgahinga, Kibale, Lake Mburo | USD 40 / USD 30 / USD 25UGX 20,000 East African | USD 20 / USD 10 / USD 5UGX 5,000 East African |
| B | Rwenzori Mountains, Semuliki, Mount Elgon, Toro-Semliki, Katonga, Pian-Upe | USD 35 / USD 25 / USD 20UGX 15,000 East African | USD 5 / USD 5 / USD 5UGX 2,500 East African |
| C | Ajai, Bokora, Bugungu, East Madi, Kabwoya, Karuma, Kigezi, Kyambura, Matheniko | USD 10 / USD 5 / USD 5UGX 2,500 East African | Not stated |
A ticket lasts 24 hours. Children under 5 are free. Mount Elgon's Kapkwai sector is free. Activities are charged separately.
Per 24 hours for foreign-registered vehicles, in US dollars. Ugandan-registered vehicles pay in shillings where shown. Murchison Falls adds USD 10 for foreign vehicles.
Checked 24 October 2026
What UNESCO lists for Uganda, and the museums and gazetted sites you can visit.
The Uganda National Museum in Kampala is closed for renovation. Its pages give different opening hours and fees, so check with the museum before you go. Museum department: +256 200 999 880, ugandamuseums@tourism.go.ug.
Uganda National Museum
Uganda's national museum, founded in 1908. Closed for renovation.
Kabale Regional Museum
Regional museum for the south west.
Soroti Regional Museum
Regional museum for the east.
Moroto Regional Museum
Regional museum for Karamoja.
Kasubi Royal TombsWorld Heritage Site
The tombs of the Buganda kings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, owned by the Buganda Kingdom.
Wamala Royal Tombs
Royal tombs.
Nkokonjeru Royal Tombs
Royal tombs.
Mparo Royal Tombs
Royal tombs.
Source of the Nile
A gazetted national monument.
Equator monuments
Gazetted national monuments on the line of the equator.
Independence Monument
Marks Uganda's independence. Special exhibits on 9 October.
City Square
A civic square listed as a national monument.
Uganda Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo
Pilgrim shrine. Cultural exhibitions on Martyrs Day, 3 June.
Bigo bya Mugenyi
Earthworks, the former residences of the Bacwezi. Open access on 18 April.
Patiko Fort
Historic fort. Open access on 18 April.
Bweyorere Capital Site
The site of an old capital.
Nyero Rock Paintings
Rock art. Open access on 18 April.
Nshongezi Rock Shelter
A rock shelter.
Napak Fossil Site
A protected fossil site.
Opening hours and prices are not listed because the sites do not publish one reliable set · Checked 24 October 2026
The next time each one happens, soonest first.
30 October 2026 to 1 November 2026
Amakula International Film Festival
Bayimba Centre, Lunkulu Island. An international film festival with open-air screenings, now in its 19th edition. The same island rules as the Bayimba festival apply: a footbridge, and no boats after 7 pm.
November 2026
Barkcloth Festival
Celebrates the UNESCO-listed barkcloth tradition. No day published.
19 to 22 November 2026
Nyege Nyege Festival, 11th edition
Kalagala Falls, Jinja. Four days of music and art on several stages, with camping, at the Adrift Overland Camp. Gates open at 4 pm on Thursday. Under-18s are refused entry, tickets are not refunded, and you should buy only from the platforms the festival names.
23 to 27 November 2026
Race the Nile gravel ultra
Arua, West Nile. The first edition of a gravel cycling race for experienced riders, starting and ending in Arua. About 3 percent of the route is paved, and navigation is by GPS only.
26 to 27 November 2026
Big Birding Day
Venue not published. A public talk at 2 pm on 26 November, then a day of team bird counts. Run by NatureUganda.
29 November 2026
The Batwa Run
Mayor's Garden, Kisoro. 6:00 to 13:00. UGX 50,000. Organised by a charity and listed on the Tourism Board's calendar.
December 2026
Imbalu Cultural Festival
Mount Elgon region. Linked to the Imbalu rites, which are held in even-numbered years.
13 December 2026
Blankets and Wine Kampala
Millennium Grounds, Lugogo, Kampala. A one-day music, fashion and food festival from noon to midnight. Age rules for the Kampala edition are not published.
25 December 2026
Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Public holidays on 25 and 26 December.
31 December 2026 to 2 January 2027
Bayimba New Year festival
Bayimba Centre, Lunkulu Island. An end-of-year festival that mixes art, music and technology. No boats after 7 pm, so use the footbridge.
1 January 2027
New Year's Day
A public holiday.
26 January 2027
NRM Liberation Day
A public holiday.
16 February 2027
Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
A public holiday.
8 March 2027
International Women's Day
A public holiday.
April 2027
Kabaka Birthday Run
Lubiri, Mengo, Kampala. A mass charity run on a Sunday in April around the Kabaka's birthday, which raises money for health causes. No day is published for 2027.
18 April 2027
International Day for Monuments and Sites
Open access to Bigo bya Mugenyi, Nyero and Patiko Fort.
May 2027
Culture and Heritage Awareness Marathon
Kampala. A 5 km and 10 km run before Museum Day. The 2026 race was on 10 May.
1 May 2027
Labour Day
A public holiday.
18 May 2027
International Museum Day
Free admission across the four museums.
June and July 2027
Africa Cup of Nations 2027
Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. Exact dates to be confirmed.
3 June 2027
Martyrs Day
Namugongo. Cultural exhibitions at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine. The 2026 national pilgrimage was postponed over Ebola, so check before you plan around it.
9 June 2027
Heroes' Day
A public holiday honouring national heroes.
11 June 2027
Empango, Bunyoro coronation anniversary
Bunyoro-Kitara palace, Hoima. The yearly anniversary of the Omukama's coronation. The 2026 edition was cancelled over Ebola, so check before you plan around it.
July 2027
Bakiga Nation, Rukundo Egumeho
Millennium Grounds, Lugogo, Kampala. A day of Kiga music, dance and culture. In 2026 it was on 26 July, with UGX 20,000 at the gate. Alcohol is served only to people aged 18 and over.
July 2027
Fort Portal City Marathon
Boma Grounds, Fort Portal. A road race over 42.2, 21.1, 10 and 5 km past city sights and tea country. The 2026 race was on 18 July and entry was UGX 60,000.
Late June to July
National Agricultural Show
National Show Grounds, Jinja. The national farm and trade show. The 32nd edition in 2026 opened on 30 June.
31 July 2027
Kabaka's coronation anniversary
Buganda, with a new venue each year. Buganda marks the Kabaka's 1993 crowning with a thanksgiving service.
August 2027
Bayimba International Festival of the Arts
Lunkulu Island, Mukono and Buikwe. Three days of concerts, workshops and exhibitions. The 2026 edition was on 28 to 30 August, and the 2025 one was cancelled. You reach the island by footbridge from Namaziina landing site, and no boats land or leave after 7 pm.
June to August
Buganda Royal Regatta
Lake Victoria. Canoe races between the counties of Buganda. In 2026 the semi-finals were at Nakiwogo, Entebbe, and the final was on 22 August at Bunjako, Mpigi. Boats carrying spectators fall under the lake safety notice.
August 2027
Rwenzori Marathon
Kasese, starting at the Equator. A road race over 42, 21, 10 and 5 km below the Rwenzori mountains. The 2026 race was on 22 August. The organiser says it returns in 2027 but gives no date. Entry was UGX 60,000 for East African citizens and residents and USD 60 for international runners.
September 2027
Karamoja Cultural Festival
Moves between the Karamoja districts, Moroto in 2026. Six days of elders' forums, dances including the jumping dance, bead markets and local food. The 2026 festival ran from 6 to 12 September. Check security in Karamoja before you go.
24 September 2027
World Gorilla Day
Communities around Bwindi. A gorilla conservation day, marked by the Wildlife Authority and local partners around Bwindi.
27 September 2027
World Tourism Day and free park days
The national event moves each year. A national tourism day with a few days of free park entry around it. In 2026 the free days were 25 to 27 September and reports said they were for local visitors, so ask before counting on them as a foreign visitor.
9 October 2027
Independence Day
Special exhibits at the Independence Monument and the National Museum.
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