This 7 days wildlife and gorillas Uganda safari will take you to Uganda’s prime safari destinations. You will participate in activities like mountain gorilla trekking, game drives, boat cruises, and community tours. The safari also includes a pictorial moment at the Uganda Equator in Kayabwe – a few kilometers from Kampala city center.
During this amazing 7 days wildlife and gorillas Uganda tour, travelers encounter animal species like tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, waterbucks, spotted hyenas, etc. This is in addition to over 400 bird species some of which are elusive and rift valley endemics.
Without any further do, let us take you into the detailed 7 days wildlife and gorillas Uganda tour or safari.
Safari Summary
- Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
- Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 4: Mountain Gorilla trekking and Batwa community tour
- Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 6: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Kampala – Departure
- Safari Summary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Upon arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, you will meet our professional driver-guide. They will brief you about your special 7 days wildlife and gorillas Uganda safari. You will embark on a 5-hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
You will stop at the Uganda Equator and enjoy photo moments at a point where the earth is divided into two hemispheres. Lunch will be en route. You will enter the park via Nshara Gate and enjoy wildlife and vegetation views as you drive to your lodge. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Lake Mburo is a reliable animal hub in Uganda. start your day with a morning game drive after breakfast. This will take you to places like Rwonyo (salt leak) where animals converge to leak the salty rocks. You will see animals like buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, etc. return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will take on a boat cruise on Lake Mburo. You will enjoy scenic views of the neighboring hills as well as the aquatic species of the park. In the later hours, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda and is a popular destination for mountain gorilla trekking adventures. You will have lunch along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla trekking and Batwa community tour
The day belongs to the critically endangered mountain gorillas. Upon finishing breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. You will be guided into the impenetrable forests of Bwindi in search of mountain gorillas. after meeting the gorillas, trekkers are given one hour to spend in the presence of the gorillas. Return to your lodge for lunch and cooling down.
In the afternoon, you will visit the neighboring Batwa communities for an ultimate experience. return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and embark on the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to many animal species including elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, chimpanzees, and tree-climbing lions. The park is a famous and popular safari destination in Uganda. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and spend the night overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
The day belongs to the beauty of Queen Elizabeth National Park! After breakfast, you will go on a guided game drive and explore the Kasenyi sector. The area is frequented by elephants and buffaloes.
You will get up close with other animals like antelopes, waterbucks, bush pigs, warthogs, baboons, etc. Return to your lodge for lunch. You may opt for a game drive in the Ishasha sector and enjoy scenic views of the rare tree-climbing lions.
In the afternoon, you will take on a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel – a waterbody that connects Lake Edward to Lake George. You will meet many crocodiles as well as hippos. The area is also a nice birding spot. Return to your lodge and spend the night over.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Kampala – Departure
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and take on an amazing chimpanzee tour.
Chimpanzee tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park is done in the Kyambura Gorge. You will spend one hour in the presence of the chimps as you monitor their behavior. You will then drive to Kampala with a delicious lunch along the way. The driver will drop you at Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your amazing 7 days wildlife and gorillas Uganda safari.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch