7 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Encounter
This 7 Days Best of Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Encounter Safari offers an unforgettable blend of savannah wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. From the rolling plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to the tranquil beauty of Lake Mburo, and the dense forests of Bwindi, this itinerary brings you face-to-face with some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife.
Key Safari Highlights
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Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
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Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha sector
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Walking Safari in Lake Mburo National Park
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Stop at the Uganda Equator
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Airport Pick Up
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be warmly received by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Relax and recover from your journey.
Accommodation: Via Via Guest House / Cassia Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Uganda Equator
After breakfast, drive west to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Enjoy scenic views of villages, plantations, and crater lakes.
Stop at the Equator line for photos and souvenir shopping.
Activity: Evening Game Drive
Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge / The Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Take a morning game drive across Kasenyi plains searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, and possibly leopards.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife.
Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge / The Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi
Travel through the Ishasha sector known for tree-climbing lions lounging in acacia trees.
Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the home of the mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Buhoma Haven Lodge / Ride 4 A Woman / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Bwindi
Today is the highlight of your safari!
After a pre-trek briefing, head into the forest with your ranger guide to track one of the gorilla families.
Once found, enjoy one full hour observing, photographing, and appreciating these gentle giants — a truly life-changing experience.
Activity: Gorilla Trekking (Permit Included)
Accommodation: Buhoma Haven Lodge / Ride 4 A Woman / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park & Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, a quiet and scenic park known for zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, and hippos.
Take an evening game drive to witness wildlife at sunset.
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge / Arcadia Cottages
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Walking Safari + Return to Kampala / Entebbe
Enjoy a guided walking safari, getting up close to wildlife on foot — a unique experience only allowed in Lake Mburo.
Later, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe for drop off or your flight home.
End of Safari
Safari Includes
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Gorilla Trekking Permit ($800 Included)
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All accommodation & meals as listed
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4×4 safari vehicle + fuel + professional guide
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All game drives & activities inside parks
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Airport pick-up and drop-off
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Drinking water on safari
Excludes
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International flights
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Visa fees
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Tips & personal expenses
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Alcoholic beverages
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