7-Day Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari Itinerary

Overview

This is Uganda distilled into a single, well-paced week: a private gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, followed by classic game viewing and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is the itinerary we most often recommend to travelers visiting Uganda for the first time, built around two of the country’s defining experiences without the fatigue of a longer, multi-region circuit.

Journey Highlights

A full-day private gorilla trek with a habituated mountain gorilla family in Bwindi
A scenic transfer through the Ishasha sector, Uganda’s best chance at tree-climbing lions
A private Kazinga Channel boat cruise past hippos, elephants and Nile crocodiles
Two nights in a small, owner-run luxury lodge near the Bwindi trailhead
A celebratory dinner the evening of your gorilla trek
Flexible closing day with golf or lakeside relaxation in Entebbe

Day by Day

Day 1

Arrive Entebbe

Arrival, transfer to a lakeside lodge, rest.

Day 2

Fly to Bwindi

Light-aircraft transfer; afternoon at leisure.

Day 3

Gorilla trekking

Full-day trek; celebration dinner.

Day 4

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Scenic drive via Ishasha.

Day 5

Queen Elizabeth NP

Game drive; Kazinga Channel cruise.

Day 6

Fly to Entebbe

Return flight; golf optional.

Day 7

Depart

Transfer to the airport.

Trip Details

What's Included

All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
Private guide and 4x4 safari vehicle throughout
All park entrance fees and government taxes
All game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
Gorilla and/or chimpanzee trekking permits, as specified in the itinerary
All internal transfers (road or light-aircraft, as specified)
Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure

What's Excluded

International flights to and from Entebbe
Uganda visa fees
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, curio purchases)
Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary

Day-by-day structure, inclusions and pricing basis are illustrative — confirm exact logistics, permit availability and lodge selection with operations before quoting a client.

7-Day Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari

What's Included

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