This 7 days Uganda safari holiday offers an unforgettable journey through the “Pearl of Africa,” combining diverse wildlife encounters, primate tracking, and breathtaking landscapes. The safari begins immediately upon arrival, avoiding an overnight stay in Kampala, and takes you to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking before proceeding to Murchison Falls National Park. You will explore savannah wildlife, trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, enjoy the Kazinga Channel experience in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and conclude with the ultimate gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a compact yet rich Ugandan safari experience.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Day 2: Morning Game Drive, Boat Cruise & Evening Game Drive
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest & Bigodi Community Encounter
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Morning Game Drive in Kasenyi & Transfer to Bwindi
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Batwa Cultural Experience
Day 7: Return to Entebbe International Airport (Departure)
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide and begin your journey northwards. You will make a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot. This encounter allows you to observe white rhinos in their natural habitat while learning about conservation efforts. After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the evening. Enjoy scenic views along the way as you enter the park. Check into your lodge, relax, and prepare for the adventures ahead.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation Options:
Silver: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Gold: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Platinum: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 2: Morning Game Drive, Boat Cruise & Evening Game Drive
Start your day with an early morning game drive on the northern bank of Murchison Falls National Park. Expect sightings of elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and possibly leopards.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of the powerful Murchison Falls. You will see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife along the riverbanks. Later in the evening, head out for another game drive to catch more wildlife during their active hours before returning to your lodge.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation Options:
Silver: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Gold: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Platinum: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest & Bigodi Community Encounter
After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, enjoying scenic landscapes of tea plantations and rural countryside along the way. Arrive in the afternoon and relax before heading out for a cultural experience in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This guided walk introduces you to local traditions, birdlife, and wetland ecosystems, while supporting community-based tourism initiatives.
Location: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:
Silver: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Gold: Turraco Treetops
Platinum: Chimpundu Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, head into Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking. This thrilling activity allows you to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat, along with other primates and forest species. After lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, proceed for an evening boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its dense concentration of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and birdlife.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation Options:
Silver: Twin Lake Safari Lodge
Gold: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Platinum: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 5: Morning Game Drive in Kasenyi & Transfer to Bwindi
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, well known for lion sightings and large herds of Uganda kob. After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, passing through the Ishasha sector (optional for tree-climbing lions if time allows). Arrive in the evening, check in, and relax ahead of your gorilla trekking adventure.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:
Silver: Agandi Lodge
Gold: Buhoma Lodge
Platinum: Buhoma Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience
After an early briefing, head into the dense of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. Tracking can take a few hours depending on the gorillas’ location, but the reward of spending one hour with these gentle giants is unforgettable. In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural encounter with the Batwa community, the original forest dwellers, and learn about their traditional way of life, music, and survival skills.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:
Silver: Agandi Lodge
Gold: Buhoma Lodge
Platinum: Buhoma Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 7: Return to Entebbe International Airport (Departure)
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe International Airport. This scenic drive takes you through rolling hills, local villages, and equator crossing points where you can stop for photos and souvenir shopping. Depending on your flight schedule, you may opt for a short stopover at the Uganda Equator for memorable photographs and experiments. You will arrive in Entebbe in time for your departure flight, marking the end of your incredible 7-day Uganda safari filled with wildlife, primates, and cultural experiences.
Location: Kampala (Uganda)
Accommodation Option: No (End of tour)
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Cost Includes on: 7 Days Uganda Safari Holiday
- Return airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
- Private transport for 7 days in a well-modified safari Extended land-cruiser (4WD, air-conditioned and pop-up roof)
- Fuel for 7days
- English safari driver guide for 7 days
- Mid-range accommodation for 6nights on full board (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- All en-route meals and bottled mineral water throughout your tour
- All park entrance and activities feel and all applicable government taxes
- 1 Mountain gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park (Buhoma sector)
- 1Chimpanzee trekking Permit in Kibale Forest National Park
- A visit to the Equator land mark
- Batwa Community Encounter
Cost Excludes on: 7 Days Uganda Safari Holiday
- International and domestic flights
- Country entry visa
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of personal nature/laundry/telephone charges
- Souvenirs and gifts, Tips
- Alcoholic and other soft drinks (sodas, special juice order at the lodge and wines)
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