Overview
This 7-day Uganda safari takes you through the country’s most iconic destinations—Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Experience thrilling game drives, chimpanzee tracking, boat cruises, and an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. It is the perfect safari for travelers seeking a complete wildlife and primate experience in the Pearl of Africa.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Kampala
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you’ll be warmly received by our safari driver-guide.
- Transfer to your hotel in Kampala for check-in and a briefing on your safari.
- Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short city tour.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kampala
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Kampala – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
- After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park.
- En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience.
- Continue to Masindi for lunch, then proceed into the park.
- Visit the top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views of the Nile rushing through a narrow gorge.
- Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Murchison Falls National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise – Murchison Falls
- Enjoy an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. Expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, leopards, and antelopes.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation.
- In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birdlife.
- Optional hike to the top of the falls for panoramic views.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Murchison Falls National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Murchison Falls – Kibale National Park
- After breakfast, set off for Kibale National Park, known as the primate capital of the world.
- Drive through Uganda’s scenic countryside with lunch en route.
- Arrive in the evening, check into your lodge, and relax.
Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking – Queen Elizabeth National Park
- After an early breakfast, head into Kibale’s forest for chimpanzee tracking.
- Spot other primates such as red colobus, vervet monkeys, and mangabeys.
- After lunch, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through the beautiful crater lakes region.
- Enjoy an evening game drive en route to your lodge.
Accommodation: Lodge inside Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Game Drive – Ishasha Sector – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Begin the day with a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, particularly in the Kasenyi plains.
- Look out for elephants, lions, buffalo, antelopes, and bird species.
- After lunch, drive to the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions.
- Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home of the mountain gorillas.
- Dinner and overnight at your lodge near Bwindi.
Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking – Return to Kampala/Entebbe – Departure
- After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing.
- Begin your gorilla trekking adventure, which may take 2–6 hours depending on gorilla movement.
- Spend an unforgettable hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat.
- Return to your lodge for lunch, then embark on your drive back to Kampala/Entebbe for your evening flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Inclusions
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees
- Ziwa Rhino tracking
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Game drives & boat cruises
- Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
Safari Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda entry visa
- Travel & medical insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
✨ This 7-day safari blends Uganda’s most iconic wildlife and primate encounters with breathtaking scenery, ensuring you leave with unforgettable memories of the Pearl of Africa.