7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari–Big Five, Chimpanzees & Scenic Landscapes
Explore the untamed beauty of Africa with our 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari, combining thrilling game drives, boat safaris, and chimpanzee tracking in Uganda’s premier national parks. This seven-day safari in Uganda lets you experience the Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, and Queen Elizabeth National Park, getting up close with the Big Five, primates, and stunning scenery.
Each day brings a unique adventure, whether it’s seeing lions in the savannah, elephants in the Nile, or chimpanzees in the forest. Experience comfortable travel, expert guidance, select lodges, and effortless logistics. This safari is perfect for both first-timers and experienced travelers.
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Highlights of the 7 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari
- Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Kibale National Park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Community Tour
- Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
- Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 6: Gorilla Trekking Day
- Day 7: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport and Departure
Details of the One Week Wildlife Safari
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Kibale National Park
Meet and greet your guide/driver, who will take you through the entire 7 days Uganda Wildlife Safari. Your guide will take you through a briefing about the tour, including destinations, accommodation, and activities to do during the tour. Later, you will begin a scenic drive to Kibale National Park, taking you about 5 hours with a lunch break in Fort Portal.
Kibale National Park is popular for having the largest concentration of chimpanzees in the world, which makes it the primate capital of the world. The park offers a chance to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat, thus a magical sighting. Get ready to have an incredible adventure. Arrive at the park and check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Community Tour
Rise early in the morning with a mouth-watering breakfast, and later gather at the park headquarters for a briefing about the Chimpanzee trekking experience, which includes trekking rules and regulations to follow when observing the chimpanzees in their natural habitats. After you find the chimpanzees, you will spend 1 hour with them and then return to the starting point, where you will receive your Chimpanzee Trekking permits.
After lunch, you will have a community walk taking you to the villages of the local people, where you will learn more about their traditional lifestyle of the local people, take part in their traditional music, dance and drama. Return to the lodge for your dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse national parks, located approximately 3 hours from Kibale National Park in western Uganda, renowned for the beautiful crater lakes and diverse wildlife, including the tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, part of the park. At Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will spot various animals and take a scenic boat cruise. Arrive at the lodge and have your In the evening, you may take a relaxing nature walk to unwind from the long day of adventure. Have a pleasant dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Morning Game Safari and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Start your day with a hearty breakfast and later start a game drive through the Kasenyi part of the park, which is popular for game drive safaris. You will spot a variety of animal species, including the Uganda Kob, lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, warthogs and different bird species, providing a perfect time for photography.
After lunch, you will head out for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga channel, which is a natural waterway connecting Lake George to Lake Edward. A variety of wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, elephants, monitor lizards, and buffaloes, blesses the channel. Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy breakfast and later start your journey towards the southwestern part of Uganda as you head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for comprising over half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Expect to have an adventure of a lifetime as you have time to see the mountain gorillas in their natural environment. Arrive at the lodge and check in for your dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking Day
After breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters, where you will receive a briefing about Gorilla Trekking from the park rangers. The briefing details the rules and regulations to follow while observing gorillas. Set off for an epic gorilla trekking experience in search of the mountain gorillas as you spot other wildlife in the park.
Once you find gorillas, you will stay 1 hour with them in their presence as you learn about their way of life, as well as collect photo moments with these creatures. After trekking, you will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Experience a peaceful overnight and dinner.
Day 7: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport and Departure
Indulge in a relaxed breakfast at the lodge and later begin your journey back to Entebbe International Airport, taking you approximately 9 hours by road. You will have a stopover at the Uganda Equator for a lunch break and a photo moment, and later en route to the airport. Upon arrival, you will check in for your departure as you conclude your 7 days Uganda Wildlife Safari.
Your 7 Days Uganda wildlife safari is an unforgettable adventure, taking you deep into Africa’s stunning and varied ecosystems. Experience the thrill of Murchison Falls, the serenity of chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, and the untamed beauty of Queen Elizabeth National Park; each moment designed to spark your adventurous spirit.
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