Safari Overview

This 7 Days Uganda Chimpanzee, Wildlife & Gorilla Safari is the ultimate primate and wildlife adventure. Starting in Kampala, you’ll explore Kibale National Park, the primate capital of East Africa, home to 13 primate species including chimpanzees. You’ll enjoy a Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary nature walk, then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives, a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, and sightings of tree-climbing lions in Ishasha. The journey concludes in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s best destination for mountain gorilla trekking. Optional cultural encounters with the Batwa pygmies add a rich cultural dimension to this safari.

Safari Highlights

• 🐒 Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park

• 🌿 Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary nature walk for birds & primates

• 🦁 Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

• 🛶 Kazinga Channel boat cruise with hippos, elephants & birds

• 🦍 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• 👣 Optional Batwa cultural experience

7 Days Uganda Safari Cost

💡 Prices include: gorilla permit (~$800), chimpanzee permit (~$200), accommodation, meals, transport, park fees, and main activities. Excludes flights, visas, tips, insurance, and personal expenses. Group travel reduces per-person cost.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park

• Scenic drive with equator stopover & lunch in Mbarara

• Evening arrival in Kibale, home to 13 primate species

• Accommodation:

  • Budget: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse

  • Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

  • Luxury: Ndali Safari Lodge / Kyaninga Lodge

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk

• Morning chimpanzee tracking (1-hour with chimps)

• Afternoon guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

• Accommodation: Same as Day 1

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Drive through Fort Portal & Great Lakes region

• Evening game drive on arrival

• Accommodation:

  • Budget: Simba Safari Camp / Pumba Cottages

  • Mid-range: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Bush Lodge

  • Luxury: Kyambura Gorge Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge

Day 4: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

• Morning game drive in Kasenyi plains (lions, elephants, buffaloes)

• Afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel (hippos, crocodiles, birds)

• Accommodation: Same as Day 3

Day 5: Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi

• Morning game drive in Ishasha sector (tree-climbing lions)

• Afternoon transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Accommodation:

  • Budget: Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp

  • Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp / Engagi Lodge

  • Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

• Morning gorilla trekking with park rangers (1–4 hours hike)

• One magical hour with a gorilla family

• Optional Batwa cultural visit in the afternoon

• Accommodation: Same as Day 5

Day 7: Return to Kampala / Entebbe

• Scenic drive back with en-route lunch & photo stops

• Drop-off in Kampala or Entebbe International Airport

Safari Inclusions & Exclusions

✅ Includes:

• Gorilla trekking permit (~$800)

• Chimpanzee tracking permit (~$200)

• Park entrance fees

• Accommodation & meals as per itinerary

• 4×4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide

• Bottled drinking water

• Kazinga Channel boat cruise

❌ Excludes:

• International flights & visas

• Travel insurance

• Tips & personal expenses

• Optional activities (e.g., Batwa cultural visit)

Why Choose This 7-Day Uganda Safari?

• Combines chimpanzee tracking, gorilla trekking & wildlife safaris

• Covers three of Uganda’s top safari destinations in one trip

• Flexible for budget, mid-range, or luxury travelers

• Perfect for primate lovers and wildlife enthusiasts