Scouting and film fixing services in Uganda.

Monumental Expeditions and Safaris is a Ugandan company that helps film teams plan their shoots by scouting potential sites and answering any questions the crew may have. When it comes to fixing and scouting services, our specialists provide the greatest recommendations.

We aid in the timely acquisition of press accreditation and media cards, as well as the pre-booking of all necessary filming licenses and permissions, and the temporary clearance of your equipment into the nation.

If you are interested in filming our wildlife, we can also assist you in obtaining the necessary permits to shoot in any of Uganda’s 10 national parks. The government agency responsible for overseeing all of Uganda’s national parks and reserves, the Uganda Wildlife Authority, and our country have amicable ties.

Accreditation for Media and Press

Accreditation by the Uganda Media Council is mandatory for all members of film crews; if you give us the go-ahead, we may get media cards in three to four business days. Please complete out our Media Council form G and submit it back to us via email together with two passport-sized pictures and a copy of your passport as soon as we get in touch with you.

Please be informed that the costs per media card will rise if the filming duration exceeds one month. We are well-equipped to manage film crews in Uganda because to our long-standing partnership with the Uganda Media Council, which has contributed to our success in this sector.

People Working on Film Sets and Customs

Production companies planning to bring their equipment to Uganda must temporarily clear it at immigration upon arrival, a process that may take a lot of time and lead to unanticipated expenses, according to the Ugandan government.

Upon receiving your Kit list from Monumental Expeditions and Safaris, which should include the name, serial number, and value of each item, we will forward it to our clearing agent for assessment. Following this, we will inform you of the clearing fee, which is always a specific percentage of the total cost of your Kit.

Work Permit for Video Crew Members

While film crew members may get their visas at the airport, we can assist you get a tourist visa to Uganda so you don’t have to wait in line. You have the option to acquire your visa upon arrival for USD100 per person, or we can simply provide you with a letter that you may produce to the embassy.

Contract for Ugandan Wildlife

In order to film in any of Uganda’s national parks, production companies must first get the necessary licenses and sign a contract with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. If you would like to shoot in one of our ten national parks, Monumental Expeditions and Safaris can help you get the necessary permits from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. You might expect to pay a premium to shoot mountain gorillas as opposed to chimpanzees or other animals.

You won’t have any problems finding a suitable site since our location scouts are familiar with the fees charged by the Uganda Wildlife Authority to film crews. Please provide us with a letter that includes your firm logo and provides data about yourself, the national parks you would want to film in, the duration of the production, and how the project would contribute to Uganda’s tourism industry.

A letter of authorization from you is required so that we may collect your copy from the Uganda Wildlife Authority once the process is complete; this letter should also include the names and titles of all crew members.

Repair and Scouting Personnel

If you are looking for top-notch scouting and film fixing services in Uganda, go no further than Monumental Expeditions and Safaris. Our staff has extensive experience working with renowned tour operators and film crews. You may take use of their extensive expertise, and if you need local experts for your shoot, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help you find them.