Best 7 days Gorilla trekking and wildlife safari in Uganda

The Best 7 days Gorilla trekking  and  wildlife safari in Uganda   is a remarkable package featuring premier wildlife experiences in Uganda’s top national parks. Explore Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Kibale Forest national parks for an exceptional wildlife experience. Kibale Forest National Park, featuring 13 primate species like as chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, and blue monkeys, is the premier destination for primate tracking.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most frequented park in Uganda. The park encompasses a geographical area of 1,978 square kilometers (764 square miles) and is renowned for its diverse biodiversity, featuring 90 animal species and 600 bird species. Large animals encompass elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hippopotamuses, and chimpanzees, among others.

Itinerary Overview

•  Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
• Day 2: Trekking seeking mountain gorillas and community excursion
• Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Game Drives, and Launch Cruise
• Day 4: Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
• Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking and ecological tour in the Bigodi eco swamp
• Day 6: Engage with the local community
• Day 7: Departure

Detailed itinerary  of  Best 7 days Gorilla trekking  and  wildlife safari in Uganda

Day 1: Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Seven-Day Uganda Gorilla Expedition near 7:00 am local time, our driver-guide will transport you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, with a brief stop near the equator for photos and refreshments. Commence lunch at the Igongo Cultural Center in Mbarara. Subsequently, proceed to Bwindi via Kabale and arrive at the lodge in the early evening.

It requires almost 10 hours of driving from Entebbe/Kampala to Bwindi, and 4 to 5 hours of driving from Kigali Airport, Rwanda to Bwindi. You may commence your journey from either Entebbe or Kigali.

Day 2: Trek mountain gorillas and community tour

Breakfast is scheduled for 6:30 am, followed by a transfer to the national park headquarters for a briefing conducted by the park rangers. At 8:00 am, you will proceed to the commencement location of the trekking trail. The expedition is conducted by an armed park ranger and potters; it may require 1 to 5 hours to locate the mountain gorillas, as they are wild and constantly traverse different areas. Guests are permitted a minimum of one hour to engage with the gorillas.

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Game Drives, and Launch Cruise

Following breakfast, proceed to Ishasha, the southern area of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions. At 14:00, proceed to Kazinga Channel for a launch cruise at 16:00. Anticipate observing numerous migratory bird species and fauna, including hippopotamuses, crocodiles, buffalo, and monitor lizards, among others, along the water’s edge.

Day 4: Morning Game Drive – and Transfer to Kibale National Park

At 6:00 am, your breakfast will be prepared, and you will promptly commence a game drive to the northern area of the park. A stopover at Ihamba Lodge for a hot lunch is permissible en route to Kibale Forest National Park. The travel from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kibale National Park takes 2 to 3 hours.

Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking and a nature tour in the Bigodi Eco Swamp.

Following breakfast at 7:00 am, proceed to the national park headquarters for a briefing with the park warden. At 8:30 am, embark on a journey into the jungle under the guidance of the leader in pursuit of the chimpanzees. Encountering the chimpanzees may require 30 minutes to 3 hours. Return to the resort for lunch, followed by nature excursions in the Bogodi marsh, which hosts several bird species. Evening meal and accommodation for the night (Day 4).

Day 6: Engage with the local community

Best 7 days Gorilla trekking  and  wildlife safari in Uganda,  Following breakfast, you may explore nearby settlements adjacent to the national park and local initiatives, such KAFRED, among others. Lunch at the lodge followed by rest in preparation for leaving the subsequent day.

Day 7: Departure

Following breakfast, proceed to Entebbe or Kigali airport for your departure journey.