REGULATIONS AND RULES RUNNING UGANDA ACTIVITIES AND PARKS
In Uganda's Kidepo Valley National Park, giraffes
The goal of this page is to include all of the laws and guidelines that apply to Uganda's national parks. It should be mentioned that Uganda has mountain or montane parks, savanna parks, and forest parks. Mountain Elgon National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Mountain Rwenzori National Park (also known as the Mountains of the Moon) are a few examples of montane forests.
Since mountains constitute the majority of the terrain, they are mountainous forests. Savannah parks, such as Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Semuliki National Park, are mostly composed of savannah glass fields or savannah woods. Forests predominate in forest parks, such as Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
For further information, please refer to the regulations that regulate primate trekking in Kibale National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Hiking Mount Rwenzori, Mount Elgon, and Mount Mgahinga, among other places, is subject to regulations. wildlife drives and wildlife viewing are the main activities in Savannah Park, and they are subject to certain laws and guidelines. The rules controlling park activities and the rules governing Uganda's national parks are combined in one article.
Rules and guidelines for parks in Uganda
Steer clear of off-track walking and driving. The Uganda Wildlife Authority formally assigns paths for nature hikes and game drives. Therefore, in order to prevent accidents that destroy nature and kill wildlife, the authorities forbid going off-track.
Steer clear of producing extra noise with your car's horn; it disturbs the natural environment, such as parks. This policy applies to all Ugandan parks.
Guns and ammunition are not allowed in parks; unless the park authorities have given permission, they should not be brought into the park. Travelers who carry weapons run the risk of endangering not just birds and wild animals but also other visitors and park employees.
The 40 km/h speed restriction should not be exceeded. The park administrators permit a speed of 40 km/h in all parks to prevent accidents. You run the risk of colliding with park employees, other visitors, or wild animals when you drive too fast.
The park does not permit dogs or other pets. Domestic dogs and other pet animals may try to combat wild animals, which might cause disturbance. Furthermore, those who are unfamiliar with household animals may become hazardous. As a result, it is best to avoid bringing any of these pets into the park.
Keep in mind that the park gates open at 7:00 am and shut at 6:30 pm. Visitors are not permitted entry to the park if they arrive before or after the designated hour.
Only appropriate locations should be used for fire camps and camping; all other locations should be kept to a minimum. Unauthorized camping locations put you at risk of being attacked by wild animals.
Avoid leaving trash in the park. Because animals could inadvertently eat the soggy trash, keep the parks clean.
Don't damage any of the park's vegetation. "Conserving for Generations" is the slogan of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, which emphasizes the importance of preserving wildlife and their natural environments.
Guidelines pertaining to trekking primates:
When primates are around, avoid smoking. Gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and other primates may develop respiratory organ illnesses, such as lung cancer, as a result of perceived smoking.
Avoid leaving trash in the park because primates can eat the leftovers and can quickly become infected.
When you are around chimpanzees and gorillas, speak quietly. The hikers might be attacked by the primates.
Because dispersing indicates an intended attack on the primates, keep them in groups. Because they are so sensitive, gorillas may give you negative energy if they sense an attack.
Every time you travel to Uganda to see primates, wash your hands. The goal is to stop illnesses from spreading.
Flash photography is strictly forbidden when walking with gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys. While snapping pictures is permitted, flashing upsets the monkeys' tranquility in their natural environment.
To prevent infections from spreading from human garbage to monkeys, all waste materials should be buried in a deep hole.
Steer clear of shout-colored clothing as it may frighten the primates away from your designated viewing locations.
Do not interact with primates if you find yourself ill. You can request a refund or reschedule your vacation.
Each group of chimpanzees and gorillas can only have a maximum of eight visitors. carried out to prevent straining the monkeys and for conservation purposes.
To reduce the transmission of infections, humans and monkeys should be kept 7-8 meters apart.
Avoid drinking in the presence of primates. In an attempt to get the water, the primates can assault you.
To reduce the transmission of illness, avoid touching the primates.
Trekkers are allowed to spend an hour with the monkeys and capture pictures or videos.
To preserve the park's greenery for future generations, don't damage any of it.
Guidelines for trekking Mount Elgon and Mount Rwenzori
The following are guidelines for trekking Mount Rwenzori and Mount Elgon that were developed by the Ugandan government in collaboration with UWA and UTB:
Observe your guides' instructions.
Accept the park's 16-person maximum per hut each night.
It is forbidden to start a fire with local firewood.
Share space, stoves, and other items with others to show respect for their hut.
Don't create new routes. More vegetation is destroyed with each new path created.