7 Day Uganda Safari Wildlife with Gorillas and Chimpanzees

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Transfer from Entebbe to Kibale National Park
1 stop
1
Kibale National Park
At 7:30am, you will depart Entebbe and begin your journey west toward Kibale National Park, Uganda’s primate capital and one of its most beautiful rainforest regions. As you travel, the landscapes gradually change from lively towns to rural countryside and greener highlands as you approach the Fort Portal area. A stop will be made along the way for lunch and a short break before continuing into the Kibale region, where tea plantations, banana farms, and forest edges begin to define the scenery. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and enjoy a quiet evening surrounded by nature as you prepare for the chimpanzee tracking experience the following day. Drive time: Entebbe → Kibale area (approx. 5.5–7.5 hours,)
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
2 stops
2
Kibale National Park
After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for a briefing before setting off on a guided chimpanzee trek. Track the chimpanzees through the rainforest and spend one hour observing them in their natural habitat. After lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views as the landscape changes from tropical forest to rolling savannah and crater lakes. Arrive in the late afternoon, check in, and relax at your lodge. Drive time: Kibale → Queen Elizabeth (approx. 2–3.5 hours)
1 day • Admission ticket free
3
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Afternoon game drive In Queen Elizabeth National Park
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Morning game drive and afternoon Kazinga channel Boat cruise
2 stops
4
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start the day with an early morning game drive through the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look out for lions, elephants, buffalo, Uganda kob, waterbuck, warthogs, and a variety of birdlife while enjoying the cool morning hours and excellent photography opportunities. Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch before continuing with your afternoon activity.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Kazinga Channel
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of the highlights of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The channel is home to large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and elephants, as well as an impressive variety of birdlife, offering excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Transfer to Bwindi National Park
1 stop
6
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Enjoy a scenic drive through southwestern Uganda’s rolling hills, terraced farmlands, tea plantations, and rural villages. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and relax in preparation for the following day’s gorilla trekking adventure. Drive time: Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi (approx. 4–6.5 hours, depending on the sector)
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
1 stop
7
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the highlight of your safari—gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off with experienced guides and trackers in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek takes you through dense rainforest and can vary in duration depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat as they feed, play, and interact with one another. After the trek, return to the lodge to relax and reflect on one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife experiences. Trek time: Variable (approximately 2–6 hours)
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
1 stop
8
Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel to Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying scenic views of Uganda’s rolling countryside along the way. Upon arrival, check in and relax before heading out for a guided nature walk with an experienced ranger. This unique activity offers the chance to explore the park on foot and encounter wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, impalas, and other antelope species while learning about the park’s ecosystem and conservation efforts. Drive time: Bwindi → Lake Mburo approx. 4.5–6 hours
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Transfer to Entebbe- Departure
1 stop
9
Entebbe
After breakfast, depart Lake Mburo National Park and begin your return journey to Entebbe. Enjoy the scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside, with an optional stop at the Equator for photos and souvenir shopping. Arrive in Entebbe in the early afternoon, marking the end of your safari adventure. Drive time: Lake Mburo → Entebbe (approx. 5–6.5 hours)
5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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