- Duration
- 7 days · 6 nights
- From
- USD 2,900 per person sharing
- Best time
- January to December
Worth knowing
What makes this one different.
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Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth National Park · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park · Lake Bunyonyi
From Uganda's lush crater lake country to the savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth and the misty forests of Bwindi this safari offers an exceptional combination of primates. big game. scenic landscapes and authentic East African adventure.
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Uganda is a year-round safari destination.
For travellers seeking a combination of gorilla trekking and traditional game viewing this 7-day Uganda safari provides an excellent balance between forest and savannah experiences.
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Chimpanzees → Big Game → Mountain Gorillas
You do not simply visit Uganda. You experience its forests. savannahs. wildlife and communities at a pace designed around you.
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Gorilla trekking permit included
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Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
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Big Five wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Kazinga Channel boat safari
Accommodation
Where you sleep, night by night.
Camps and lodges of this standard, named where we have a firm allocation. We will confirm the exact property before anything is booked.
Budget Uganda Safari
Designed for travellers who want an affordable Uganda safari while still enjoying comfortable accommodation and the full wildlife experience. Accommodation can include: - Kibale Forest Camp - Engiri Game Lodge - Buhoma Community Rest Camp - Similar properties
Midrange Uganda Safari
Our recommended option for most travellers. Accommodation can include: - Turaco Treetops - Buffalo Safari Lodge - Engagi Lodge - Similar quality properties
Luxury Uganda Gorilla Safari
Designed for travellers seeking premium accommodation and exceptional locations. Accommodation can include: - Primate Lodge Kibale - Mweya Safari Lodge - Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp - Premium Lake Bunyonyi lodge
Day by day.
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Day 1: Entebbe or Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park
Your 7 Days Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe. Meet your private safari guide and begin the journey west towards Kibale Forest National Park. The drive takes you through some of Uganda's most beautiful countryside with rolling hills. tea plantations. villages and tropical vegetation. Kibale is one of Africa's most important primate destinations and is particularly famous for its chimpanzees. Depending on your arrival time you can enjoy an optional visit to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This community-managed area is excellent for bird watching and spotting monkeys and other wildlife. Continue to your lodge near Kibale Forest for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Kibale Forest Meals: Lunch and Dinner Suggested Accommodation Budget: Kibale Forest Camp or similar Midrange: Turaco Treetops or similar Luxury: Primate Lodge Kibale or similar
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Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest
Wake up to the sounds of the forest and enjoy breakfast before heading to the chimpanzee trekking briefing point. Today you enter Kibale Forest National Park for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Your experienced ranger guide leads you through the rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities. Kibale is one of Uganda's premier destinations for chimpanzee tracking and the Uganda Wildlife Authority confirms that chimpanzee tracking takes place throughout the year. Uganda Wildlife Authority As you walk through the forest you may encounter other primates including red-tailed monkeys. black-and-white colobus monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys. Bird enthusiasts will also find plenty to look for in the forest canopy. Once the chimpanzees are located you will have an opportunity to observe their behaviour in their natural environment. After the trek return to your lodge for lunch. The afternoon can be spent relaxing at the lodge or enjoying an optional community or nature experience. Overnight: Kibale Forest Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
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Day 3: Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast depart Kibale and continue south towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you through beautiful western Ugandan landscapes and the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Upon arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park you will have an opportunity for an afternoon game drive depending on your arrival time. The park is one of Uganda's most famous wildlife destinations and is home to elephants. buffaloes. lions. leopards. hippos. antelopes and numerous bird species. The Kasenyi Plains are particularly well known for open savannah wildlife viewing. Check into your lodge and enjoy an evening overlooking the Ugandan wilderness. Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner Suggested Accommodation Budget: Engiri Game Lodge or similar Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge or similar Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge or similar
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Day 4: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Rise early for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The early hours are among the best times to explore the savannah as wildlife becomes active. Keep your eyes open for elephants. lions. buffaloes. Uganda kob and other antelope species. With luck you may also encounter a leopard. Return to your lodge for breakfast and relaxation. After lunch embark on one of Uganda's signature wildlife experiences: a Kazinga Channel boat safari. The channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George and is famous for its concentration of wildlife along the shoreline. From the boat you can observe large numbers of hippos. elephants. buffaloes. crocodiles and waterbirds from a unique perspective. queenelizabethnationalparkug.com The official UWA tariff information currently lists a USD 30 foreign non-resident boat cruise fee for Queen Elizabeth National Park. pay.ugandawildlife.org Return to your lodge after the cruise. Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
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Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The route can be planned through the Ishasha sector when road and lodge arrangements allow. Ishasha is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions although sightings can never be guaranteed because this is a wild environment. Continue towards the highlands of southwestern Uganda. As you approach Bwindi the landscape changes dramatically from open savannah to lush green mountains and dense rainforest. Arrive at your lodge and prepare for the following day's gorilla trekking adventure. Your guide will brief you on what to expect and help you prepare your trekking equipment. Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner Suggested Accommodation Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp or similar Midrange: Engagi Lodge or similar Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or similar
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Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is the highlight of your 7 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari. After an early breakfast head to your designated gorilla trekking trailhead. You will attend a briefing with Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers before entering the forest. The trek can take several hours depending on where the gorilla family is located. The terrain can be steep and challenging so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Uganda Wildlife Authority Then comes the unforgettable moment. You encounter a family of endangered mountain gorillas living freely in the rainforest. Observe the gorillas as they feed. groom. play and interact with one another. The experience is intimate and unforgettable and is conducted under strict conservation guidelines. Bwindi is divided into four main trekking sectors: Buhoma. Ruhija. Rushaga and Nkuringo. The appropriate sector will depend on your permit allocation and accommodation arrangements. Uganda Wildlife Authority After your trek return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later continue towards Lake Bunyonyi if your accommodation and routing are designed around the lake. Enjoy a peaceful evening overlooking one of Uganda's most beautiful highland lakes. Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
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Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali or Entebbe
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking Lake Bunyonyi. Depending on your onward travel arrangements you can choose from several options. Option 1: Return to Entebbe or Kampala Drive back through southwestern Uganda towards Kampala or Entebbe Airport. Option 2: Continue to Kigali For travellers combining Uganda and Rwanda the Kigali option is particularly convenient. Cross the Uganda-Rwanda border and continue to Kigali for your hotel or airport drop-off. This creates an excellent opportunity to combine your Uganda gorilla safari with a Rwanda extension. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Your 7 Days Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari ends with a private transfer to your chosen destination.
Before you book
Per person sharing
| Season | When | Rate |
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| Budget Safari | Budget lodges and guesthouses | USD 2,900 |
| Midrange Safari | Comfortable midrange lodges | USD 4,200 |
| Luxury Safari | Luxury lodges and premium forest accommodation | USD 7,200 |
Subject to availability when you book. A single supplement applies to solo travellers.
What is included
Your safari includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Accommodation for 6 nights
- Breakfast. lunch and dinner
- Queen Elizabeth National Park game drives
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Park entrance fees
- Gorilla trekking briefing and ranger services
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Airport or hotel transfers where applicable
- Border assistance for Uganda-Rwanda routing where applicable
- Government taxes and applicable service charges
Not included
- International flights
- Uganda visa
- Rwanda visa where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Personal shopping
- Alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Porter fees during gorilla trekking
- Optional activities not listed
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Any government fee increases introduced after booking
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