7 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda-Kibale Chimpanzees & Queen Elizabeth Safari
Breathtaking forests and highland plateaus of Sichuan offer a remarkable bird watching adventure
7 Days
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Nov-April
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This 7 Day Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari combines three of the country’s most sought-after wildlife experiences:
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
- Classic African game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
The itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience Uganda’s most iconic wildlife within one week while keeping travel efficient and comfortable. With expert guides, carefully selected mid-range lodges, and a logical safari route, this tour delivers maximum wildlife encounters with minimal travel stress.
Safari Overview
Destination: Uganda
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Best Time: Year-round
Safari Style: Primate & Wildlife Safari
- Photograph elusive pheasants from hides set in lush Sichuan forests
- Photograph elusive pheasants from hides set in lush Sichuan forests
- Photograph elusive pheasants from hides set in lush Sichuan forests
- Photograph elusive pheasants from hides set in lush Sichuan forests
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Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your safari guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for rest overnight before the long but scenic drive to southwest.
After check-in, you’ll receive a short briefing about the safari and prepare for the journey to Bwindi the following day.
Overnight:Boma hotel
Travel southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
Highlights along the route include:
The Uganda Equator crossing
Scenic tea plantations
Rolling hills of southwestern Uganda
Travel time: 8–9 hours with scenic stops
Night: Ichumbi lodge
After an early breakfast, you head to the park headquarters for a ranger briefing before entering the forest to track a gorilla family. The trek can last 1 to 5 hours, depending on where the gorillas are located.
Once found, visitors spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorilla family.
You may see:
The dominant silverback
Mothers caring for infants
Juvenile gorillas playing
This is considered one of the most powerful wildlife encounters in Africa.
Overnight: Ichumbi lodge
Travel north to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse savannah park.
The drive includes a possible stop in the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. This park balances the safari with classic African wildlife viewing, including elephants, lions, buffalo, and antelope.
Overnight: Mweya safaris lodge
Start the day with an early sunrise game drive.
Animals commonly seen include:
African Elephant
African Lion
Buffalo
Uganda kob
Warthogs
Hyenas
Boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, known for one of the highest hippo densities in Africa. And after transfer to kibale national park the primate capital. The park contains 13 primate species, including a large population of chimpanzees.Travel time is about 3 hours
Overnight: Mweya safaris lodge
After breakfast, head to Kibale forest for chimpanzee trekking.
Chimpanzees are energetic and vocal, and trekking often includes hearing their distinct loud calls through the forest before locating them.
Visitors observe their behavior for one hour once they are found.
After the trek, begin the return drive to Entebbe for departure.
Drive north to Kibale National Park, widely known as the primate capital of the world.
The park contains 13 primate species, including a large population of chimpanzees.
Travel time: about 3 hours
Overnight: Kibale mid-range lodge
Wake up in the morning for begin the return drive to Entebbe for departure.
Plan Your Gorilla Trekking Safari
Gorilla permits in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are limited and often sell out months in advance.
To secure your preferred trekking date:
✔ Check gorilla permit availability
✔ Request a custom safari quote
✔ Speak with a Uganda safari specialist