7 Days Uganda Safari – Experience an unforgettable adventure in Uganda’s wilderness in just a week with this affordable/luxury 7-day Uganda Classic Safari.
This tour package features a chimpanzee trekking experience in the primate capital of the world — Kibale Forest National Park, a wildlife viewing experience in Uganda’s most popular park — Queen Elizabeth National Park, and a gorilla trekking encounter in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
7-Day Uganda Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Pick-up and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park
- Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 4: Game Drive and Kyambura Gorge Experience
- Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
- Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking
- Day 7: Transfer Back to Kampala
Detailed 7-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Pick-up and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
This 7-Day Uganda Safari begins with an early breakfast at your lodge or hotel, or an early morning pick-up from Entebbe International Airport. A tour guide from our company will pick you up and transfer you to Kibale Forest National Park, with lunch en route in Fort Portal. We will arrive at the national park in the evening, have dinner, and retire to rest as we prepare for a chimpanzee trekking experience the next day.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park
After an early breakfast on this second day of your 7-Day Uganda Safari, we will head to the park headquarters for a short briefing session before venturing into the forest for a chimpanzee trekking experience. This experience typically lasts between 2 to 8 hours, depending on how long it takes to locate the chimpanzees, including a full hour spent observing these primates. We will then return to the lodge for lunch and proceed with an afternoon walk at Bigodi Swamp, where we can observe various species of birds.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Rise to an early breakfast and head out for a 3-4 hour game drive in Mweya, where we’ll see various wildlife species and birds. We will return for lunch before embarking on a boat ride along the Kazinga Channel, a haven for many bird species. Over 70% of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s wildlife can be spotted along this channel, making it a perfect opportunity to capture lifelong memories with photographs.
Day 4: Game Drive and Kyambura Gorge Experience
After breakfast, embark on a game drive along the Kasenyi trails for broader views of wildlife, including lions, antelopes, and other predators. We will then return for lunch at your lodge and later head out for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in the Kyambura Gorge, or alternatively, an adventurous forest walk through Maramagambo Forest up to the Python Cave.
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Early in the morning, we will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park to observe the rare tree-climbing lions resting in fig trees. We will have a delicious lunch at Savannah Hotel, then continue to Bwindi, arriving in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking
This is the highlight of your Uganda safari tour. After breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don’ts of gorilla tracking. During this meeting, groups will be assigned and gorilla families allocated. We will then venture into the forests of Bwindi for a gorilla tracking experience that can last up to 8 hours, depending on how long it takes to find these primates. If we return early, we will visit the Batwa Pygmies to enjoy their traditional dances, storytelling, and cultural exchange. Afterward, we will have dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Transfer Back to Kampala
After an early breakfast on this last day of your 7-Day Uganda Safari, we will transfer back to Kampala, with stops in Mbarara for lunch and at the Equator for photography. We will reach Kampala in the evening, where you may choose to catch your night flight or enjoy an overnight stay in Entebbe.
End of 7-Day Uganda Safari.
