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By Nathan Ngobi
Dr. (Phd) James Musinguzi the Executive Directir of Uganda wildlife authority has called on the public to go and visit selected national parks during the free open park days which kick started on 25th September 2025.
Speaking during his separate tours at different national parks to access how the public have responded on the free open park days Dr. Musinguzi encouraged the public both locally and foreign to go and enjoy the UWA open park days.
“Am calling the members of the public especially natives and foreigners to come and use this opportunity to see wonderful wildlife, the beautiful botany, ambiance at the parks, reptiles and the birds in Uganda” Musinguzi said.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) offers free entry to select national parks for Ugandan and East African citizens, as well as foreign residents, during its annual “Open Park Days”. This promotion is typically held in September to coincide with World Tourism Day.
UWA Open Park Days in September 2025
The most recent Open Park Days were held from September 25 to 27, 2025. This promotion granted free access to the following five savannah parks for citizens and residents of the East African Community (EAC):
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve
What was included
The free entry offer included:
- Park entrance fees
- Vehicle entry
- Guided game drives with UWA rangers
- Top of the Falls viewing at Murchison Falls National Park
What was not included
Other activities required payment, such as:
- Boat cruises
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Nature walks
- Accommodation
General UWA entry information
While the Open Park Days are a specific promotional event, UWA also offers permanent exemptions from park fees for all children under the age of five. Regular tariffs apply for all other visitors outside of the promotional period.
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