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7 Days Uganda Safari – Gorilla Trekking, Uganda Wildlife Safari Tour
7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Overview
The 7-day Uganda safari tour is a famous Uganda wildlife safari package that offers Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It also comes with tracking chimpanzees in Kibale National Park and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, starting and ending in Entebbe.
Game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park during this 7-day safari to Uganda will include a safari boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This 32-kilometer channel will give you unmatched views of hippos and many wading birds in the park.
It will also include safari game drives in the Ishasha sector to see the famous but rare tree-climbing lions, plus a memorable Chimpanzee trekking adventure in either the 100-meter-deep Kyambura Gorge or the Kalinzu Forest.
Also, there will be an amazing exploration of the Bwindi gem through mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda. This is where you will also view the matchless Ugandan bird species, other primates, butterflies, beautiful waterfalls, and various plant species.
Afterward, an awe-inspiring boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi and cultural community tours, scenic hikes, and views will wrap up your 7-day safari in Uganda.
These top safari activities and attractions will enliven your 7-day Uganda tour. We can arrange it for you based on your preferred accommodation, whether it be budget, mid-range, or luxury. This can even be customized to suit what you like.
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7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Prime Safari Activities
- Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda in Bwindi, Uganda.
- Trekking with gorillas in Kibale Forest is a chance to meet the joyful first cousins of the human race.
- You will relish the sight of the animals found in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.
- A Kazinga Channel boat cruise will give you unforgettable views of the Ugandan wildlife in the stream.
- The tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park will leave you amazed.
- A calming boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.
- Get the opportunity to stand on the world’s two different hemispheres at the Kayabwe Equator point.
7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Featured Safari Parks And Destinations
Day 1: Kibale National Park, Amabere Caves, and Tea Plantations.
Day 2: Kibale National Park and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Day 3 and 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Day 5 and 6: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Bunyonyi.
7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Highlights
Day 1: While driving to Kibale National Park, there will be an en route to the Amabere caves and the tea plantations.
Day 2: There will be chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park and a visit to the Bigodi wetland community.
Day 3: Passing through Ruboni, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive.
Day 4: A fascinating morning game drive and an adventurous Kazinga Channel boat trip will be the top experiences for this day.
Day 5: You will experience a game drive in the Ishasha sector to encounter the tree-climbing lions before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 6: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and then heading for a soothing boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 7: You will engage in a morning hike and then your driver will transfer you back to Kampala en route to the equator point in Kayabwe.
7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer To Kibale National Park; Visit To Amabere Ga ‘Nyinamwiru Caves And The Tea Estates
After breakfast, you will head for a journey to Kibale. The transfer to Kibale National Park is an adventurous journey with some amazing scenery by the roadside. This 5- to 6-hour road trip covers about 300km.
Along the way, you will have many stops, for example, at the Mityana local market. This African market is full of the sweetest of Uganda’s pure organic tropical fruits that will excite your taste buds on the culinary journey.
You may also get the chance to enjoy Uganda’s delicious roasted chicken that is skewered on sticks. Many refer to it as the Ugandan KFC version. For those who want to, you can take a bite of this grilled, finger-licking taste.
In the mid-morning, you will reach the Mpanga tea estates, from where you will go on a cycling adventure. This green tea plantation spreads over a beautiful undulating landscape with an amazing, far-reaching plantation that is best encountered while mountain biking.
While cycling, you will also meet estate staff members plucking tea, and you are free to join them if you feel like experiencing this amazing activity. After the activity, you will continue to Fort Portal town, where you will have a delicious lunch before linking to the Amebere ga’Nyinamwiru caves.
Amabere ga’ Nnyinamwiru caves
The Amabere ga’ Nnyinamwiru caves, a breast-like feature, will be your next safari destination. It is believed that this feature belonged to Nyinamwiru, the daughter of the self-acclaimed King Bukuku of the Bachwezi.
King Bukuku cut off her breasts so she could not breastfeed her son Ndahura, upon Bukuku being forewarned that the latter would take over his throne. The milky substance flowing from these caves is believed to be Nyinamwiru’s breast milk.
After this activity, you will encounter the Fort Portal Crater Lake field and also hike the strenuous Kyeganywa hill slopes. These craters are one of the most beautiful sites in Uganda and the hospitable locals are very knowledgeable about their history.
Kyeganywa Hilltop will give you mesmerizing views of the Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day. You will then be driven to Kibale National Park, which will be about 26km from Fort Portal town, so you can relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.
The highlight of the day was a scenic drive through Uganda’s countryside.
Accommodation In Kibale National Park
Top-notch/ Exclusive
- Kyaninga Lodge
- Ndali Lodge
Luxury/ Upmarket
- Crater Safari Lodge
- Primate Lodge Kibale
Mid-range/ Moderate
- Chimpanzee Forest Guest House—Cottages
Budget/ Basic
- Chimpanzee Forest Guest House-Main House
- Kibale Forest Camp-Tents
Meal Plan
- Lunch and Dinner
Drive Distance and time
- Approximately 300km on a distance of 6-7 hours
Activities and Services for the Day
- Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
- Visit the Amabere ga’nyina wire caves in Fort Portal
- Cycling in Mpanga tea estate
Optional activities for the day
- A nocturnal walk in Kibale National Park to see nocturnal animals, for example, bush babies, nightjars, tree hyrax, gite, and mongooses.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking In The Morning And An Afternoon Bigodi Wetland Walk
An amazing breakfast will begin your beautiful day so you are energized for the thrilling Chimpanzee trekking experience ahead. Your transfer to the park center in Kanyanchu will be followed by a short briefing about the whole experience of chimpanzee tracking in Uganda.
A park ranger will then lead you through the experience in the jungle while you search for these amazing great apes. Upon meeting them, you will see how similar they are to humans by the way they laugh, hug, groom, kiss, and look after their young ones.
Other than the chimpanzees, you will also meet other primates like the Black and White Colobus Monkeys, L’Hoest Monkeys, and Grey Monkeys. After the one-hour trekking experience, you will then go back to the center, where you will be rewarded with a Chimpanzee trekking certificate. Hence, a memorable Uganda primate safari.
After your lunch break, you will then have a transfer to the Bigodi community, where you will experience a community encounter with the locals. You will watch their daily lives and also participate in coffee picking, brewing local alcohol, and processing coffee as you learn from the planting process, harvesting of red, ripe coffee berries, the sun drying process, coffee pounding, and eventually making your own cup of coffee that is grown and freshly processed.
After this community cultural experience, you will then return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
The highlight of the day is the fascinating chimpanzee trekking experience.
Meal Plan;
- Lunch and Dinner
Activities and Services for the day;
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Cultural visit at the Bigodi Wetland community
Optional activities to do on this day
- An afternoon birding session in the park
- Nocturnal walk in Kibale forest
Day 3: Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park Through Ruboni Community Center
The third day of your Uganda tour begins with breakfast at 8:00 am, then a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for about 157 km, taking approximately 2–3 hours’ drive as you relish the scenic Rwenzori Mountains in Rwenzori Mountains National Park.
You will have an en-route stop at the Ruboni village in Kasese on the slopes of Mount Rwenzori. From here, you will encounter the cultural traditions of the Bakonzo people, who have had the foothills of Mount Rwenzori as their home for centuries.
Through this cultural tour, you gain insight into the daily lives of these people for example, cooking food and interacting with the Bakonzo elders, who will unveil to you their tribal literature journey when they tell you about their ancient past and how their culture and people have evolved to where they are today.
While with the Bakonjo on a clear day, you will be able to view the proudly standing Mount Baker and Portal peaks on top of the horizon and many birds in Queen Elizabeth Park as you walk through the community.
You can likewise buy souvenirs while at the art and craft center in this village. The local Bakonzo women manage it as a great way to support themselves.
From the community tour, you will continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon game drive as you explore the beautiful landscapes and views. Then you will go to the lodge to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.
The highlight of the day was the community encounter with the Bakonjo in Kasese.
Accommodation In Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury/ Upmarket
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Katara Safari Lodge
- Mazike Valley Safari Lodge
Mid-range/ Moderate
- Enganzi Game Lodge
- Marafiki Safari Lodge
Budget/ Basic
- Pumba Safari Lodge
- Bush Lodge
Meal Plan
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive distance and time
- Approximately 157km for about 2–3 hours’ journey.
Activities and Services
- Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Visiting the Ruboni community
Optional activities on this day
- Night game drive in Queen Elizabeth Park
- A bush dinner
- Birding experience
- Cultural tour encounter
Day 4: Go For A Morning Game Drive And An Afternoon Boat Cruise Along The Kazinga Channel
Day 4 begins with an early breakfast at 6:00 a.m., which proceeds with a morning game drive to explore the Kasenyi Plains. Kasenyi is the richest wildlife area in this park, with 4 out of the 5 big animals in Africa. They include lions, leopards, Cape buffaloes, and large herds of African bush elephants. Other animals in the Kasenyi plains include various antelope species.
The game drive will take about 2–5 hours, after which you will have lunch and then go to the Mweya Penisular jetty for the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The boat cruise will be the highlight of this day, as it is considered one of the best boat trips anyone can take.
On this Kazinga Channel boat cruise, you will sail on the serene but turbid stream of the Kazinga Channel, a 42-kilometer-long channel that connects Lake George to Lake Edward.
This boat cruise will give you a close look at the highest concentration of hippos in one place, as the park holds over 5,000 of them. You will also experience the Nile crocodiles as they bask along the shores of this channel.
More so, several bird species converge in these waters as a portion of the over 600 bird species in the park. Hence, it gives you the best scene for photography, bird watching, and game viewing.
You will then have an evening game drive on the Channel Track to discover more animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park before lodging for the night.
Meal Plan;
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Activities and Services for the Day
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon boat cruise
- Evening game drive
Day 5: Drive To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Through An En-Route Game Drive In The Ishasha Sector
You will have an early breakfast at 6:30 am before getting into a 4×4 safari car for the 2-3 hour journey to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
This amazing game drive in the Ishasha sector will include looking for tree-climbing lions, and you will find them resting between the tree branches in the mid-morning.
After your 3-hour game drive, you will then go to a suitable lodge in the Ishasha sector for your lunch break, as you will also use the opportunity to stretch your body for the long journey to Bwindi, Uganda.
You will arrive in the park in the evening to relax, have dinner, and have an overnight stay.
A highlight of the day was a sighting of the tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, logged in between tree branches.
Accommodation Options In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Top-Notch/Exclusive
- Gorilla Forest Camp
- Buhoma Lodge
Luxury/ Upmarket
- Haven Lodge Buhoma
Mid-range/ Moderate
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget/ Basic
- Trekkers Tavern Ruhija
Meal Plan
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drive distance and time
Approximately 140–240 for about 6–8 hours
Activities and Services
- Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Game drive in the Ishasha sector
Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking And A Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For A Canoe Boat Ride
The sixth day will begin with an early breakfast of various delicious bites at 6:30 am. It will comprise freshly baked confectioneries to energize you for the mountain gorilla trekking experience ahead. This much-anticipated activity will allow you to stay with the Mountain Gorillas for one hour.
You will leave your lodge with your packed lunch and go to the park center, where the warden will narrate to you the history of gorilla conservation in the particular park sector and Bwindi in general.
While at the center, you will also encounter the indigenous Batwa as they take you through their cultural performance with mesmerizing musical skills.
Armed rangers will lead you in the search for a mountain gorilla family. On your way, you will also see various bird species, as the park hosts over 350 bird species. You will also meet the Black and White Colobus Monkeys, L’hoest Monkeys, and different lizards like the endemic 3 Horned Chameleon and many others.
Note:
Upon seeing the mountain gorillas, you will stay with them for an hour as you watch them go about their daily lives. You may even encounter the young Mountain Gorillas breaking the 7-meter rule when they come closer to you for a play.
Following the adventure, there will be a transfer back to the park center, where you will be awarded a gorilla tracking certificate for laboring to track these giant apes.
A journey to Lake Bunyonyi will then follow, where you will get to relax from the tiresome gorilla trekking adventure. The welcoming beauty of the Kigezi highland and the tranquil waters of Lake Bunyonyi, famous for the many islands in its waters, will fascinate you. This is why the lake is also referred to as “The Lake of a Thousand Islands.’’
A relaxing boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi will take you to the historical islands, for example, Akampene Island, also called Punishment Island. This island was where girls who got pregnant before marriage were left to either starve, drown, or be rescued by a man who would marry them without paying a dowry.
On the upside-down island, it is believed through a legend that an old woman asked the locals for beer but they refused to give it to her. Hence, she cursed the island to turn upside down and everyone on it drowned.
After the exploratory boat cruise, you will then be transferred to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
The highlight of the day was staying with the Mountain Gorillas for one hour and a thrilling boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.
Accommodation Options At Lake Bunyonyi
Luxury/ Upmarket
- Birds nest @ Bunyonyi
Mid-range/ Moderate
- Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Budget/ Basic
- Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Meal Plan
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Drive distance and time
- Approximately 55–85 km for about 1–3 hours.
Activities and Services for the Day
- Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
- Gorilla trekking
Optional Activities for the Day
- Nature walks in Bwindi
- Batwa community walks
- Birding
Day 7: Hike To The Top Of The World And Drive To Back To Kampala
At 7:00 am, you will wake up to the sweet melodies of the birds in Lake Bunyonyi. This will give you an insight as to why the lake is called Bunyonyi, which means “Lake of many small birds.”. These birds that sing their hearts away in unison will welcome your beautiful day.
You will then hike to the top of the world, whose point will be 2,200 meters above sea level. This will give you remarkable views of the whole of Lake Bunyonyi and these will be a memory to cherish forever.
At the top of the world, you will have a breathtaking moment, a picnic breakfast of a warm cup of coffee with a range of snacks, and an awe-inspiring nature walk to re-energize you for the slope down. After this, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe at a distance of 420km or 470 km, respectively.
The drive will cover the scenic rolling Mirama Hills, with locals cultivating its wild, steep slopes. You will also see many local men carrying farm produce on their bicycles to the nearest local markets.
Note:
An en-route stop at the Igongo Country Hotel for a traditional lunch will offer a delicious lunch buffet and an Ishabwe dish. After this sumptuous lunch buffet, you will continue to visit the 1520 AD solar eclipse monument in Biharwe village.
You are free to hike up the hill where the monument is to enjoy the outstanding views of the undulating Ankole plains with the perfect background for photos. A guide will then tell you the interesting history behind the solar eclipse and how it significantly changed the destiny of three great ancient kingdoms at once.
Thereafter, you will visit the equator point, where you will experience standing on 2 separate halves of the world as each leg stands on each half. From here, you can take as many photos as you like.
A water experience at this point will also teach you how to differentiate the hemisphere from the southern hemisphere, thus enabling you to identify the side of the world that you are standing on.
After this, you will then be driven to Entebbe International Airport, where you will catch a flight back home after touring Uganda.
Meal Plan
- Breakfast and Lunch
Drive distance and time
- Approximately 450km for about 7-8 hours
Activities and services for the day
- A hiking adventure to the top of the world
- The equator experience
- A drive to Kampala
End of 7-Day Uganda Safari Tour
7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Safari Inclusions
- A full-time professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- A 4×4 safari van or 4×4 Safari land cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing and a functional AC
- Full-board accommodation
- Mountain Gorilla tracking and Chimpanzee tracking permit fees
- Boat Cruise fees
- Free Wi-Fi on board the safari vehicle
- Bottled water
7-Day Uganda Safari Tour: Safari Exclusions
- Fees for international and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Laundry services
- Things of personal nature
- Gratuities and tips
- Other beverages and drinks
- Other extras that are not mentioned in the above itinerary
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