Permits are issued exclusively by the Uganda Wildlife Authority — the single most important logistics item to lock in early.
| Foreign non-residents | USD 800 per person |
| Foreign residents | USD 700 per person |
| East African citizens | UGX 300,000 per person |
| Habituation permit (Rushaga) | From approx. USD 1,500 |
Permits sell out months ahead for peak season — book 3-6 months ahead for June-September/December-February, and 6-12 months ahead for Christmas and New Year.
Speak to a safari designer about booking permits for your preferred dates.
