Uganda Safari Media Kit
The Uganda Safari Media Kit provides journalists, bloggers and content creators with factual background on Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda tourism statistics, permit structures and imagery guidelines for responsible wildlife reporting.
Uganda welcomed 1.64 million arrivals and roughly US$1.62 billion in earnings. Murchison received 150,831 park visitors in 2025 (32.3% of all Uganda national park entries) — 32.3% of all national park entries. Use verified figures below in articles, broadcasts and social content.
Key Statistics for Media
International arrivals: 1.37 million international arrivals and US$1.28 billion in tourism earnings; 1.64 million arrivals and roughly US$1.62 billion in earnings.
National park visits 2025: 467,065 total. Murchison: 150,831. Queen Elizabeth: 123,521. Combined >59% of park entries.
Gorilla permits sold 2025: 42,960 (42,960 gorilla permits sold in 2025). Permit price: US$800 (foreign non-residents, UWA tariff through June 2026) (foreign non-residents, UWA tariff through June 2026).
Murchison Falls Fact Sheet
Uganda’s largest national park: 3,840 km². Victoria Nile forces through a 7-metre gorge — the world’s most powerful waterfall by volume.
Wildlife highlights: Rothschild’s giraffe, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, shoebill stork. Chimpanzees in Budongo Forest Reserve.
Entry fee: US$45 per person per 24 hours (foreign non-resident adults). Main access: Kichumbanyobo gate (Masindi), Tangi/Wankwar (north), Pakuba/Bugungu airstrips (fly-in).
Imagery and Conservation Messaging
Flash photography prohibited during gorilla and chimp encounters. Maintain 10-metre distance from gorillas (UWA rule).
Credit Uganda Wildlife Authority when citing permit fees. Avoid implying guaranteed sightings — wildlife is wild.
See infographics, wildlife posters and wallpapers for visual assets on this site.
Interview and Filming
Commercial filming in national parks requires UWA filming permits — fees vary by production scale. Apply through UWA or licensed operators.
Drone use is restricted in Ugandan national parks without special authorisation.
For operator-led media fam trips to Murchison, contact us with outlet details, audience reach and proposed story angle.
Suggested Story Angles
Rothschild’s giraffe conservation in Murchison. Nile delta shoebill tourism. Community revenue sharing from park fees.
Post-pandemic recovery: 1.64 million arrivals and roughly US$1.62 billion in earnings. Comparison with Rwanda gorilla pricing (US$1,500).
Infrastructure: Paraa Bridge, electric fencing reducing human-wildlife conflict (221 km installed per government reports).
Related Resources
full statistics guide · community conservation · Nile ecosystems.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use site images?
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Contact us for high-resolution images and usage terms.
- Where are official tourism stats?
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Uganda Tourism Board and Ministry of Tourism annual abstracts.
- Who approves park filming?
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Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Additional Planning Notes
Uganda’s tourism growth — 1.64 million arrivals and roughly US$1.62 billion in earnings — reflects rising demand for primate and savannah experiences. Murchison Falls received 150,831 park visitors in 2025 (32.3% of all Uganda national park entries), confirming its position as the country’s most visited national park. Entry costs US$45 per person per 24 hours (foreign non-resident adults) under the current UWA conservation tariff valid through June 2026.
When building any itinerary, sequence matters: arrive Entebbe, recover one night, then drive north (roughly 6–7 hours by road via Masindi and Kichumbanyobo gate) or fly to Pakuba airstrip in about one hour. Schedule Buligi game drives at dawn on the northern bank. Afternoon launch cruises to the falls (about US$30 upstream to the falls) catch warm light on the gorge.
If shoebill is a priority, reserve a delta boat separately from the upstream cruise. The Nile delta near Lake Albert holds one of Africa’s most reliable shoebill populations — grey, prehistoric, standing over a metre tall in the papyrus.
Gorilla permits at US$800 (foreign non-residents, UWA tariff through June 2026) require date-specific booking — 42,960 gorilla permits sold in 2025. Chimpanzee trekking at Kibale (about US$250) or Budongo (about US$130) adds primate depth without the gorilla price tag.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (US$50 at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary) on the Kampala–Gulu highway between Nakasongola and Masindi completes the Big Five with Murchison savannah species. Foot tracking with rangers lasts 1–2 hours.
Queen Elizabeth National Park (US$40 per person per 24 hours) bridges north and southwest circuits. Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel hippo cruise are highlights on 8+ day itineraries.
Additional Planning Notes
When building any itinerary, sequence matters: arrive Entebbe, recover one night, then drive north (roughly 6–7 hours by road via Masindi and Kichumbanyobo gate) or fly to Pakuba airstrip in about one hour. Schedule Buligi game drives at dawn on the northern bank. Afternoon launch cruises to the falls (about US$30 upstream to the falls) catch warm light on the gorge.
If shoebill is a priority, reserve a delta boat separately from the upstream cruise. The Nile delta near Lake Albert holds one of Africa’s most reliable shoebill populations — grey, prehistoric, standing over a metre tall in the papyrus.
Gorilla permits at US$800 (foreign non-residents, UWA tariff through June 2026) require date-specific booking — 42,960 gorilla permits sold in 2025. Chimpanzee trekking at Kibale (about US$250) or Budongo (about US$130) adds primate depth without the gorilla price tag.
Additional Planning Notes
If shoebill is a priority, reserve a delta boat separately from the upstream cruise. The Nile delta near Lake Albert holds one of Africa’s most reliable shoebill populations — grey, prehistoric, standing over a metre tall in the papyrus.
Plan Your Safari
Browse our Murchison Falls safari packages or request a custom Uganda safari built around your dates, budget and must-see list. We handle permits, lodges and road or fly-in logistics so you arrive at Kichumbanyobo or Pakuba ready to explore.