Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Your safari trip in Uganda begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or Entebbe Airport by your professional guide. The journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is long but rewarding, offering stunning views of the countryside and cultural encounters with local communities. Stop at the Equator for photos and enjoy lunch en route. Arrive at your lodge in the evening, where you will relax and prepare for the thrilling gorilla trekking experience.
Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the forest with ranger guides. Trek through thick vegetation in search of your allocated gorilla family. Once found, spend a magical hour observing and photographing these endangered primates. The experience is challenging yet unforgettable. After the trek, return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Day 3: Bwindi – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy breakfast and depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse reserve. Along the way, enjoy scenic views and possible wildlife sightings, including the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector. Arrive in the afternoon, check into your lodge, and head out for an evening game drive before retiring for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge
Day 4: Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes roam. After breakfast and lunch, set out for a two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a highlight of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Watch hippos wallowing, elephants drinking at the banks, and a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth – Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Mweya Peninsula or visit Katwe Salt Lakes for cultural exploration. Continue your journey to Kibale Forest, with a stopover for lunch along the way. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided Bigodi Wetland walk, where you can spot primates like colobus monkeys, baboons, and an abundance of birdlife.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
Start with breakfast before transferring to Kanyanchu Visitor Center for your chimpanzee tracking experience. After a briefing, venture into Kibale’s lush rainforest to encounter habituated chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Along the way, you may also spot red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, and gray-cheeked mangabeys. Spend the afternoon at leisure before dinner at your lodge.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse
Day 7: Kibale – Return to Kampala/Entebbe
After breakfast, check out and begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop for lunch en route before arriving in the late afternoon. Your 7 Days Safari Trip in Uganda concludes with drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe Airport.
