7-Day Uganda Safari, Primates & Wildlife

This 7-day safari introduces you to the natural and cultural beauty of Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. From the dense forests of Kibale and Bwindi, where great apes live, to the wide Savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, every day brings a new adventure. You will see tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species.

Expect chimpanzee tracking, gorilla trekking, game drives, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a visit to the Isunga Cultural Community, and a stop at the Equator for a water experiment.

7-Day Uganda Safari Highlights

Start and end the safari in Kampala or Entebbe.
Visit Uganda’s top parks including Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Go chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.
Experience gorilla trekking in Bwindi to see mountain gorillas in their natural home.
Enjoy game drives in Kasenyi and Ishasha plains to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and antelopes.
See the rare tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
Take a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to view hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
Visit the Isunga Cultural Community to learn about the Batooro and Bakiga traditions.
Stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for photos and a water experiment.
Discover Uganda’s wildlife, culture, and scenic landscapes in one exciting 7-day journey.

Brief 7-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park from Kampala
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and visit to Isunga Cultural Community
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and afternoon boat cruise
Day 4: Game drives in Kasenyi and Ishasha plains
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 6: Gorilla trekking
Day 7: Drive back to Kampala and departure

Detailed 7-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park from Kampala

After a short briefing by your driver guide, begin the journey to Kibale National Park, often called the primate capital of the world. The park is home to 13 species of primates, including chimpanzees, which are its main attraction.

The drive takes about 5 to 6 hours. Enjoy the scenery of tea plantations, forests, gardens, and roadside markets along the way. On arrival, check in at your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and visit to Isunga Cultural Community

After breakfast, go to Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a short briefing. You will be placed in a group, and your guide will explain the rules of chimpanzee tracking. Then enter the forest to look for chimpanzees.

Once you find them, spend one hour watching their behavior such as feeding, grooming, and playing. Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the evening, visit the Isunga Cultural Community to learn about the traditions of the Batooro and Bakiga people. Take a community walk through tea and coffee plantations, vanilla gardens, local farms, and crater lakes. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and afternoon boat cruise

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ndali-Kasenda Crater area. The journey takes about 3 hours. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, along with elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and Uganda kobs.

Arrive and go to the Mweya Peninsula for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. You will see crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and many birds. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Game drives in Kasenyi and Ishasha plains

Spend the day exploring the park on game drives in different areas. Start with the Kasenyi plains, where you can spot lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes. Later, drive to the Ishasha sector to look for the tree-climbing lions resting in the trees. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey takes about 5 hours. Bwindi is home to almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and also shelters elephants, buffaloes, duikers, bushbucks, and chimpanzees. On arrival, check in at your lodge and relax for the evening.

Day 6: Gorilla trekking

Wake up early and have breakfast, then go to the park offices for a briefing about gorilla trekking rules and safety. You will be assigned to a group and a gorilla family to track. With the help of a ranger guide, start your trek through the forest.

When you find the gorillas, spend one hour watching and taking photos as they feed, play, and care for their young. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and rest in the evening.

Day 7: Drive back to Kampala and departure

After breakfast, start your drive back to Kampala. The journey takes about 7 to 8 hours, with several stopovers along the way. Stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for photos and to watch the water experiment. Continue the drive and get dropped off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your 7-day Uganda safari.