7 Days Gorilla Experience
7 Min 2 Pax

7 Days Gorilla Experience

Classic western Uganda

Starting From

$3850

Per person sharing

Safari Overview

it’s a classic western Uganda circuit with primates, big game, lakes, and soft adventure.

Primates, nature walks, big game and soft adventure

Safari Review

Duration
7
Location
Explore Uganda
Difficulty
Moderate to Adventurous
Best For
Adventure seekers

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Entebbe – Kibale Forest National Park

Departure: 0800hrs
Route: Entebbe-Kibale
Travel: 6-7hrs
Arrival: lunch enroute

Travelling on the scenic route to Kibale. Exploring the western part of Uganda the pearl of Africa

Accommodation:
Meals:
2

Chimpanzee Trekking – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Departure: after lunch
Route: Kibale → Queen Elizabeth
Travel: 2-3hrs
Arrival: afternoon

Early morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. After lunch, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds.

Morning Activities

  • Early morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest.

Afternoon Activities

  • Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds.
Accommodation: Kasenyi Safari Camp
Meals: Fullboard
3

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Departure: 0700hrs
Route: Queen Elizabeth → Bwindi
Travel: 4-5hrs
Arrival: in time for lunch

Morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains searching for lions, buffaloes, elephants, and antelopes. After breakfast/lunch, drive via Ishasha sector (optional stop to look for tree-climbing lions) toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Morning Activities

  • Morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains searching for lions, buffaloes, elephants, and antelopes.

Afternoon Activities

  • After breakfast/lunch, drive via Ishasha sector (optional stop to look for tree-climbing lions) toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Accommodation: Haven Lodge Bwindi/Ichumbi Gorilla lodge
Meals: Fullboard
4

Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Departure: 0700hrs
Route: Gorilla trekking
Travel: gorilla trekking
Arrival: lunch in camp

Mountain gorilla trekking experience (2–6 hours depending on gorilla family location). Return to lodge for lunch and relaxation. Afternoon at leisure.

Morning Activities

  • Early breakfast and briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Mountain gorilla trekking experience (2–6 hours depending on gorilla family location). Return to lodge for lunch and relaxation.

Afternoon Activities

  • relaxation at the lodge
Accommodation: Haven Lodge Bwindi or Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Full board
5

Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi

Departure: 0800hrs
Route: Bwindi → Lake Bunyonyi
Travel: 2-3 hrs
Arrival: in time for lunch

Short scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes, dotted with islands. Afternoon relaxation, canoe ride, or nature walk.

Morning Activities

  • Leisurely morning after trekking.

Afternoon Activities

  • Afternoon relaxation, canoe ride, or nature walk.
Accommodation: BirdNest @ Lake Bunyonyi
Meals: Full board
6

Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park

Departure: 0800hrs
Route: Lake Bunyonyi → Lake Mburo
Travel: 4hrs
Arrival: in time for lunch

Morning drive eastwards to Lake Mburo National Park. Afternoon walking safari accompanied by a ranger. Evening game drive to spot zebras, elands, impalas, and giraffes.

Morning Activities

  • depart after breakfast and embark on the drive eastwards

Afternoon Activities

  • Afternoon walk accompanied by a ranger
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge or Eagles Nest Lodge
Meals: Full board
7

Lake Mburo – Kampala – Departure

Departure: 0700hrs
Route: Lake Mburo → Kampala/Entebbe
Travel: 5-6hrs
Arrival: in time for flight

Early morning optional game drive. Drive back to Kampala / Entebbe. Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for onward flight to home

Morning Activities

  • Early morning optional game drive.
Accommodation: Entebbe
Meals:

Included

  • all meals & drinking water
  • transport
  • Accommodation
  • Driver guide
  • Gorilla trekking permit (USD 800)
  • Airport transfers

Excluded

  • international flights
  • soft drinks
  • tips
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance

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