7 Days Uganda safari

The 7 Days Uganda Safari is a classic adventure that showcases the very best of Uganda’s wildlife, primates, and breathtaking landscapes. This journey takes you to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a boat cruise, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.

From tropical rainforests and crater lakes to savannah plains filled with wildlife, this safari offers an incredible opportunity to experience Uganda’s diverse ecosystems while encountering some of Africa’s most iconic animals.

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart Kampala or Entebbe and drive west to Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy scenic views of tea plantations, rolling hills, traditional villages, and beautiful countryside landscapes.

Arrive in the afternoon and check into your lodge. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the forest surroundings.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before beginning your chimpanzee tracking experience.

Walk through the rainforest with experienced guides in search of habituated chimpanzees. Once found, spend time observing their behavior as they feed, play, communicate, and move through the forest canopy.

After lunch, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its birdlife, monkeys, and rich biodiversity.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, depart Kibale and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

The journey passes through scenic crater lake regions and offers magnificent views of the Rwenzori Mountains. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and enjoy lunch.

Later in the afternoon, head out for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains where you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and predators preparing for the night.

Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Hab Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early for a morning game drive in search of lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope species.

Return to the lodge for lunch before proceeding for the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise. This wildlife-rich waterway is known for its large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Hab Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, drive through the southern Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Enjoy a game drive while searching for the famous tree climbing lions that inhabit the area. Continue through the beautiful landscapes of southwestern Uganda before arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Check into your lodge and relax before the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.

Accompanied by experienced guides and rangers, enter the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take between one and six hours depending on the gorillas’ location.

Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat. Watch as they feed, groom, rest, and interact within their family groups.

Return to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Return to Entebbe or Kampala

After breakfast, check out and begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.

Stop at the Equator for photographs, lunch, and souvenir shopping before continuing to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport.

Arrive in the evening, marking the end of your Uganda safari.

Accommodation: No Overnight Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

Kibale Forest National Park

• Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
• Crater Lakes Tour
• Coffee Experience Tour
• Community Cultural Visit
• Bird Watching Safari

Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Lion Tracking Experience
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest
• Maramagambo Forest Walk
• Katwe Salt Lake Tour
• Sundowner Experience

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Batwa Cultural Experience
• Gorilla Habituation Experience
• Waterfall Trail Walk
• Community Village Visit
• Bird Watching Excursion
• Coffee Experience Tour