7 Days Best of Uganda Safari Experience

Embark on a comprehensive 7-days safari through Uganda’s most iconic national parks, including Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Uganda’s diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Beginning with a pick-up from Entebbe, you will journey through lush rainforests, rolling savannahs, and breathtaking waterfalls, encountering chimpanzees, gorillas, and a variety of other wildlife along the way.

Highlights

• Murchison Falls National Park: Enjoy thrilling game drives and a boat safari on the Nile River.
• Kibale National Park: Trek through dense forest to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
• Queen Elizabeth National Park: Experience the diverse wildlife and landscapes, including a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: Encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
• Cultural Interactions: Engage with local communities and learn about their traditional way of life.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Entebbe. Meet your guide and start your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Ugandan countryside, with a stop for lunch in Masindi. Arrive in the park in the late afternoon. Check in at your lodge and relax before dinner.

Day 2: Game Drive and Nile Boat Safari

Start your day with an early breakfast before heading out on a morning game drive. Explore the northern bank of the Nile, where you can spot a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, and numerous antelope species. Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation.

In the afternoon, embark on a boat safari along the Nile River. Cruise towards the base of Murchison Falls, enjoying sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and a plethora of bird species. Disembark at the base of the falls and hike to the top for a breathtaking view of the powerful Murchison Falls, where the Nile River plunges through a narrow gorge. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart for Kibale National Park, known for its dense rainforest and high concentration of primates. The drive takes you through beautiful landscapes, including tea plantations and traditional Ugandan villages. Stop for lunch en route in Fort Portal. Arrive in Kibale in the late afternoon. Check in at your lodge and prepare for the next day’s chimpanzee trekking adventure.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, embark on a thrilling trek through the forest to locate the chimpanzees. Watch these fascinating primates as they go about their daily activities, from grooming each other to foraging for food. Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation.

In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided swamp walk. This community-run initiative is rich in biodiversity and offers a chance to see a variety of bird species, primates, and other wildlife. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive takes you through scenic landscapes, including the Rwenzori Mountains and the Rift Valley. Arrive in the park in time for lunch at your lodge.

In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive in the park, home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise and Transfer to Bwindi

Start your day with an early morning game drive to explore more of Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse ecosystems and wildlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast.

After breakfast, embark on a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This waterway connects Lake George and Lake Edward and is renowned for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and bird species. Enjoy close-up views of these animals as they bask on the shores. Return to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. The drive takes you through beautiful highland scenery and terraced hills. Arrive in Bwindi in the late afternoon. Check in at your lodge and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Departure

Begin your day with an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Led by experienced guides, trek through the dense forest in search of a gorilla family. Once you locate the gorillas, spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation.

After lunch, begin your journey back to Entebbe. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Ugandan countryside. Arrive in Entebbe in the evening, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location or the airport, marking the end of your 7-day Uganda Safari.