7 Days Best Uganda Safari (Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Wildlife)

7 Days Best of Uganda safari (Gorillas, chimpanzees, & Wildlife) is one of the best Uganda Wildlife and primate safaris that travelers can book to enjoy the best. This 7 days Uganda safari is one of most enjoyable safari taking travelers in the wilderness of Uganda to enjoy gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking and also fully take place in wildlife viewing with in most visited national parks in the pearl of Africa. This 7 days Uganda safari includes 7 days and 6 nights starting from Entebbe international airport then connects to Kibale forest national park a home to over 13 primate species, then transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park to spend a full day amidst wildlife such as lions, Uganda kob, tree-climbing lions, and many more than cross over to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park to enjoy gorilla trekking and finally return to kampala – Entebbe for departures.

Highlights of the 7 Days Best Uganda Safari (Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Wildlife) 

  • Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Kibale forest national park
  • Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi nature walks 
  • Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park
  • Day 4: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise
  • Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
  • Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Kabale 
  • Day 7: Return to Kampala – Entebbe for departures

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Kibale Forest National park

  • Arrival: on day one of 7 days Uganda safari (Gorillas, chimpanzees & wildlife), you are expected to arrive at Entebbe international airport before midday (local time) where our company representatives will be waiting to welcome you. Have a briefing about your one-week expedition in Uganda, the expectations while on the safari, and many more. Head to the hotel in Entebbe/ Kampala for an enroute lunch.
  • Transfer to Kibale forest national park: once you are done with lunch, embark on the journey to Kibale forest national park where you are sure of arriving late in the evening for check-in at the lodge, have dinner & overnight stay.
  • Meal pan: Lunch & dinner 

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking & Bigodi nature walks 

  • Chimpanzee trekking: wake up in the morning on day 2 of 7 days Uganda safari(gorillas, chimpanzees, & wildlife), have an early breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing which is the introduction to what to expect while in the jungle trekking chimpanzees, the dos and don’ts, and many more. After the briefing, you may hire a porter and then head to the jungle amidst armed rangers and local tour guides to search for habituated chimpanzees. In the process of chimpanzee trekking, be sure to spot other wildlife species along the way in the forest as the forest is home to both primates, mammals and birds. Here are other wildlife to encounter including; primates such as Grey checked Mangabey, L’Hoests monkeys, Black and white colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, mammals such as bush baby, warthogs and bird species such as rumped tinker bird, green breasted pitta, and many more. Finally, once you find the chimpanzees, you are allowed one hour to enjoy their presence, take photographs, interact with other people, and ask any possible questions among others. After the chimpanzee trekking, return to the lodge for lunch.
  • Bigodi nature walk: Ounce you are done having lunch, meet your guide to embark on the journey to Bigodi wetland where you will have a guided nature walk while identifying lots of primate species such as chimpanzees, baboons, and different monkey species, the swamp also harbors lots of mammals such as Mongoose, warthogs, bush pigs, and many more. Also, Bigodi wetland is the best birding destination and some of the bird species encountered include; the rare great blue turaco and botanical plants. After enjoying the nature walk, return to the lodge, freshen up, enjoy your dinner and have an overnight stay and the 2nd day of your 7 days Uganda safari will be done.
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park

  • Transfer to Queen: this day 3 of 7 days Uganda safari (gorillas, chimpanzees, and wildlife) is the day to say bye to Kibale and embark on the new journey to Queen Elizabeth national park famously known for harboring the pride of the lion including the tree-climbing lions and other normal lions in the jungle. You will wake up at your lodge in Kibale, have breakfast and check out to meet your driver for a ride to queen Elizabeth National Park. Expect to arrive at queen Elizabeth national park ion lunch hours, check-in at the lodge in queen Elizabeth national park,  enjoy your lunch and get ready for an evening game drive in the park to sport some mammals including Lions, Elephants, Uganda Kob and many more. Once you are done with a game drive, return to the lodge enjoy your dinner and have overnight sleep.
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise

  • Morning game drive: On day 4 of 7 days Uganda safari (Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Wildlife), You will be served breakfast very early in the morning and then meet up with your driver to transfer to Kasenyi plains which is congested with wildlife species including mammals, and birds. During the game drive in kasenyi plains be sure to encounter lions, Uganda kob, among others. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch as you prepare for an afternoon boat cruise.
  • Afternoon boat cruise: After completing lunch, take some rest and meet the driver to transfer to Kazinga channel for a boat cruise. During the boat cruise, you will spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes among others as they quench their thirsty along the shores. After the boat cruise, you will be driven back to their lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lodge & Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park

  • Tree climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Np: on the 5th day of 7 days Uganda safari (Gorillas, Chimpanzees, & Wildlife), you will wake up on a relaxing cup of tea, then obtain your packed lunch box, check out of the lodge and head to Ishasha sector where you will have a game drive surrounded by the tree-climbing lions as they overlook their predators, the Uganda Kob. After the game drive in the ishasha sector, have your lunch under the tree shade or opt to have a hot meal in any hotel within the Ishasha sector and then have a drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park in the extreme south western part of Uganda. Upon arrival at the park, proceed to the lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Kabale

  • Gorilla trekking: This day is one of the best days out of your 7 days Uganda safari (Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Wildlife). You will wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast, pack enough snacks and drinking then meet the driver to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about dos and don’ts during gorilla trekking. Remember to hire a porter before setting off to the jungle. During gorilla trekking, look around for the possibility of sighting other primates, mammals, and birds. After trekking which lasts between 2- 8 hours, return to the lodge, freshen up and have some rest at the lodge.
7 Days Best Uganda Safari
7 Days Best Uganda Safari
  • Transfer to Kabale: After relaxing a bit, check out of the lodge and meet your driver to transfer to Kabale where you will check-in at the lodge for a meal and have a sleepover. This will shorten the travel distance on the last day by at least 2-3 hours’ drive.
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Return to Kampala – Entebbe for departures

  • Return to Kampala: On the last day of 7 days Uganda safari (Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Wildlife), you will wake up in the morning, have your breakfast, then check out of the lodge to start the journey back to kampala. The journey will take roughly 7-8 hours’ drive depending on the stopovers and the condition of the traffic along the way. You have a stopover in Mbarara at Igongo culture center and then have another stop at the equator for some beautiful photographs then proceed to Kampala. Once you reach in Kampala, connect to Entebbe international airport for departures back home or to the next destination.
  • Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

END OF 7 DAYS UGANDA SAFARI (Gorillas, Chimpanzees & wildlife)

Inclusive in this 7 days Uganda safari

  • A gorilla trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Park entrance fees
  • An English speaking guide
  • All activities as per itinerary
  • Accommodation a per itinerary
  • A 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Enough drinking water throught the 7 days safari

Exclusive in this 7 days Uganda safari;

  • Visa and air ticket
  • Porter fee
  • Laundry fees
  • Tips to the guide and porter 
  • Other drinks other such as alcohol and juices 
  • Optional activities 
  • Other personal expenses such as airtime, email among others
  • Life insurance while on the safari
  • Souvenirs 
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