7 Days Gorilla tracking safaris

Duration

7 days

Max People

50

Min Age

10+

Pickup

Airpot

Overview

This 7-day Gorilla Tracking Safari offers an unforgettable wildlife and primate experience across Uganda’s most iconic national parks. The journey begins with your arrival and overnight stay in Entebbe, followed by a scenic transfer to Kibale Forest for a nature walk in the Bigodi Swamp. You will track chimpanzees in Kibale before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park for classic savannah wildlife encounters, including a morning game drive and a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. The adventure continues to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the endangered mountain gorillas, where you will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla tracking experience and a cultural community walk. The safari concludes with a drive back to Entebbe in time for your late evening departure, leaving you with lasting memories of Uganda’s rich wildlife and landscapes.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Arrival overnight in Entebbe

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale forest and Bigodi swamp walk

Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat cruise

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha

Day 6: Gorilla tracking and community walk

Day 7: Drive back to Enetbbe for your late evening flight

Included/Excluded

  • English speaking Guide
  • Accommodation and all meals during safari
  • Entrance fees
  • Airport Transfers and all Transportation
  • All activities mentioned in the itinerary,
  • Gorilla Tracking permits, Chimpanzee trekking permits,
  • Visa
  • Flights
  • Laundry and other personal things
  • Alcoholic Drinks

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival and Overnight in Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the lodge or take a short optional walk along the shores of Lake Victoria. This day is mainly for rest and recovery from your journey, allowing you to prepare for the adventure ahead. Dinner and an overnight stay will be in Entebbe.

Day 02 Transfer to Kibale Forest and Bigodi Swamp Walk
  • After an early breakfast, you will depart Entebbe and drive westwards to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through scenic countryside, tea plantations, and traditional Ugandan villages. The journey includes lunch en route. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run project rich in birdlife, primates, and diverse plant species. This walk offers excellent cultural and nature experiences before you head to your lodge for dinner and overnight near Kibale Forest.
Day 03 Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Following breakfast, you will head into Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience. Accompanied by experienced rangers, you will trek through the forest in search of chimpanzees and other primates, learning about their behavior and the forest ecosystem. After lunch, you will drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying views of crater lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains along the way. Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 04 Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

The day begins with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, and a variety of bird species as the park comes to life. After returning to the lodge for lunch and relaxation, you will take an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This cruise offers close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and numerous water birds, making it one of the highlights of the park. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

Day 05 Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, you will depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The drive takes you through beautiful landscapes, including rolling hills, forests, and rural communities. You will arrive at your lodge near Bwindi in the afternoon, where you can relax and prepare for the next day’s gorilla tracking experience. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

Day 06 Gorilla Tracking and Community Walk
  • This is the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off on your gorilla tracking trek. Guided by expert rangers, you will hike through the dense forest until you locate a habituated gorilla family, spending a memorable hour observing them in their natural habitat. After returning to the lodge for lunch and rest, you will enjoy a guided community walk in the afternoon, visiting local villages to learn about the culture, traditions, and daily life of the people living around Bwindi. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
Day 07 Drive Back to Entebbe for Late Evening Flight

After breakfast, you will begin your return journey to Entebbe, enjoying the changing scenery as you drive across Uganda. Lunch will be taken en route, with optional stops for souvenirs and photography. Upon arrival in Entebbe in the late afternoon or early evening, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport in time for your late evening departure, marking the end of your memorable 7-day gorilla tracking safari.

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