7 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda-Kibale Chimpanzees & Queen Elizabeth Safari

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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

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This Tailormade Journey is just the beginning of a beautiful adventure, ready to be customized by you. Choose the hotels you want to stay in, enhance your journey with extra experiences, and tell us where else you want to go.

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Day 1Arrival in Entebbe

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

Day 2 Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Rushaga Sector)

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

Day 3Gorilla Trekking in Rushaga (Bwindi)

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

Day 4Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

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

Day 5Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

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

Day 6Chimpanzee Trekking

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

Day 7Return to Entebbe

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