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7 Day Uganda Safari: Gorillas, Chimps & Queen Elizabeth

Our fullest Uganda circuit - gorillas, chimpanzees, and a proper Queen Elizabeth National Park safari.

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7 Day Uganda Safari: Gorillas, Chimps & Queen Elizabeth

Tour Overview

For travellers who want to see the best of what Uganda offers in one trip, this itinerary combines all three of the country's signature wildlife experiences: gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, and savannah game drives with a boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Serious wildlife watchersLonger-stay travellersFirst and repeat Uganda visitors

Safari Highlights

  • All three of Uganda's signature wildlife experiences in one trip

  • One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family

  • Guided chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest

  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise and Ishasha's tree-climbing lions

Day-by-Day Itinerary

D1 Travel to Kibale Forest Entebbe → Kibale Forest
Drive to the Kibale area, with time to rest before the next day's tracking.
D2 Chimpanzee Tracking Kibale Forest
A morning guided chimpanzee tracking walk in Kibale Forest.
D3 Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park Kibale Forest → Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
D4 Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Cruise Queen Elizabeth National Park
A morning game drive followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
D5 Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi (via Ishasha) Queen Elizabeth National Park → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector, known for its tree-climbing lions, with a game drive en route.
D6 Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
A guided trek to spend a permitted hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family.
D7 Departure Bwindi Impenetrable Forest → Entebbe
Drive back to Entebbe for onward travel.

What's Included

  • 4x4 transport for the full trip
  • English-speaking driver-guide
  • 1 gorilla trekking permit and 1 chimpanzee tracking permit per person
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • 6 nights' accommodation on the basis stated
  • Park entry fees

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Optional porter fees
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Items of a personal nature

Accommodation & Safari Vehicle

Accommodation: Mid-range lodges (upgradeable to luxury)
Vehicle: 4x4 safari vehicle

Best Time to Visit

Chimpanzee tracking runs year-round. The two drier windows (June-August and December-February) make for easier underfoot conditions, though sightings themselves aren't strongly seasonal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 7 days enough to cover all of this comfortably?
Yes, this itinerary is paced to avoid excessive same-day driving-and-activity combinations, though it is a fuller schedule than our shorter Uganda trips - let us know if you'd prefer a more relaxed pace and we can extend it.
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