Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari
DURATION
7 Days / 6 Nights
EXPERIENCE
TRAVEL STYLE
Price on Request
PRICING
Price on Request
AT A GLANCE
Your Safari at a Glance
A quick look at the essential details of your safari journey.
DESTINATION
DURATION
7 Days / 6 Nights
STARTS IN
Entebbe, Uganda
ENDS IN
Entebbe, Uganda
ACCOMMODATION
Safari Lodges & Forest Lodges
TRANSPORTATION
4×4 Safari Vehicle & Transfers
BEST TIME TO VISIT
June – September & December – February
GROUP STYLE
Price on Request
ABOUT THIS JOURNEY
An African Journey Worth Remembering
Uganda offers a different kind of African safari, one where dense forests, open savannahs, lakes and extraordinary wildlife come together.
This 7-day journey combines mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with wildlife experiences in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way, travelers experience Uganda’s beautiful landscapes, local communities and diverse wildlife.
The journey is designed for travelers who want more than traditional game drives, combining an extraordinary primate encounter with classic East African safari experiences.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Game drives across Uganda’s savannah landscapes
- Boat safari along the Kazinga Channel
- Scenic journeys through Uganda’s countryside
- Opportunities for meaningful cultural experiences
- Comfortable safari lodges and carefully selected accommodations
Make This Journey Yours
This itinerary can be shaped around your travel dates, interests, group and preferred pace.
YOUR JOURNEY
Your Safari, Day by Day
See how the journey unfolds from day to day. The itinerary below provides a starting point and can be tailored around your dates, interests and preferred travel style.
Day 1 — Arrival in Entebbe
Arrive in Uganda and meet your safari representative before transferring to your hotel in Entebbe.
Take the evening to relax and settle in after your journey, with time to prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Entebbe
Day 2 — Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Begin your journey toward southwestern Uganda and the remarkable forests of Bwindi.
The drive offers changing landscapes as you travel through Uganda’s countryside toward the mountains. Arrive at your lodge and relax ahead of tomorrow’s gorilla trekking experience.
Overnight: Bwindi
Day 3 — Gorilla Trekking Experience
Today is one of the highlights of your Uganda safari.
Set out into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with experienced trackers and guides in search of one of the region’s habituated mountain gorilla families.
The trek can vary in duration depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you encounter them, you’ll have a rare opportunity to observe these remarkable animals in their natural forest habitat.
Return to your lodge after the trek and enjoy a well-earned evening surrounded by Uganda’s beautiful highland scenery.
Overnight: Bwindi
Day 4 — Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Leave Bwindi behind and continue toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife destinations.
Enjoy the changing scenery as the forested highlands give way to open savannah and wetlands.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive or relax at your lodge.
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5 — Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
Set out early for a game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Keep watch for elephants, buffalo, antelope, lions and other wildlife as you explore the park’s varied landscapes.
Return to your lodge during the afternoon and enjoy time to relax before another memorable experience the following day.
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6 — Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Begin the day with another opportunity for wildlife viewing before experiencing a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel.
The waterway is known for its large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles and birdlife, while elephants and other wildlife can often be seen along the shoreline.
Enjoy a final evening surrounded by the sights and sounds of Uganda’s wilderness.
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7 — Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your journey back toward Entebbe.
Depending on your departure schedule, there may be time for a final stop or optional activity along the way.
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey, taking home memories of Uganda’s forests, wildlife and extraordinary encounters.
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
What's Included in Your Safari
Know what’s covered before you travel. Your final confirmed itinerary will provide the complete details for your specific journey.
INCLUDED
Everything Covered in Your Journey
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Private safari transportation
- Services of an experienced safari guide/driver
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Game drives as outlined
- Kazinga Channel boat safari
- Park entry fees for included activities
- Meals as specified in the final itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
NOT INCLUDED
Things to Arrange Separately
- International flights
- Uganda visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Items not specifically listed under inclusions
Package inclusions and exclusions may vary by itinerary. Please refer to your confirmed travel proposal for final details.
Itinerary details may be adjusted based on travel dates, availability, local conditions and your preferred travel style.