UWA Accommodation, Bandas and Camp Sites in Uganda's Parks
Simple, low-cost places to sleep inside the parks, from dormitories to wilderness camps.
UWA offers basic accommodation and camp sites inside some parks, aimed at budget travellers, students and groups. Facilities are simple. For lodges at every level, see our lodges and camps guide.
At a glance
- Lake Mburo (Rwonyo): Guesthouse double UGX 130,000 per room including breakfast
- Semuliki (Bumaga): Bandas UGX 52,000 to 122,000
- Mgahinga: Muhabura bandas $20 for FNR and FR; UGX 25,000 for EAC
- Camp sites: Category A $40, B $30, C UGX 40,000 per person per night
Accommodation Rates
| Park | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Mburo (Rwonyo) | Guesthouse, double room | UGX 130,000 per room (breakfast included); extra person UGX 65,000 |
| Lake Mburo | Tents | Single UGX 35,000; double UGX 60,000 |
| Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison | Dormitory | Adults UGX 25,000; students (in a group) UGX 5,000; children UGX 10,000 |
| Semuliki (Bumaga) | Bandas | Single self-contained UGX 52,000; twin UGX 82,000; family UGX 122,000 |
| Mgahinga | Mt Muhabura bandas | $20 FNR and FR; UGX 25,000 EAC |
Rates exclude local tax or levy.
Camp Sites
- Category A, wilderness camping: maximum 16 persons, $40 per person per night.
- Category B, private, advance booking: maximum 20 persons including non-paying workers, $30.
- Category C, public: pit latrine, firewood, rubbish pit, water and fireplace with thatched shelter and security, UGX 40,000.
- Students UGX 3,000. Prior booking is required and rates exclude local tax.
About these rates. UWA states that tariff fees are subject to change without prior notice. FNR = foreign non-resident, FR = foreign resident, ROA = rest of Africa, EAC = citizen of an East African Community member state (paid in UGX). Source: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Conservation Tariff July 2024 to June 2026 and UWA letter ref. TDO 93/04 dated 26 February 2026.
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