Uganda Wildlife Tour
7 Days Gorilla Tracking Safari - Lake Mburo , Lake Bunyonyi and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Overview
7 Day 6 Night Uganda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari Tour
Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi & Queen Elizabeth National Park
Discover the best of Uganda on this unforgettable 7 Day 6 Night Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Tour, combining diverse landscapes, rich wildlife, and authentic cultural encounters. This safari takes you through top destinations including Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
From zebra-filled savannahs and lush wetlands to misty forests home to endangered mountain gorillas, this Uganda safari offers a perfect blend of wildlife viewing, gorilla trekking, birding, and cultural experiences.
Safari Highlights
- Equator crossing experience at Uganda Equator
- Game viewing in Lake Mburo National Park (zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes)
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Bird watching in Bwindi Forest
- Batwa cultural experience with the indigenous forest community
- Scenic relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
Arrive in Kampala or Entebbe. Meet your safari guide, transfer to your hotel, and receive a briefing about your Uganda safari adventure.
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Travel from Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park with a stop at the Equator. Enjoy your first wildlife sightings in this compact yet rich savannah park.
Day 3: Wildlife Viewing in Lake Mburo
Morning game drive or walking safari to see zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, and a variety of bird species. Optional boat ride on Lake Mburo.
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive through scenic highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Forest. Later, enjoy a Batwa cultural trail and learn about the forest’s indigenous people.
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Travel to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes, known for its islands and birdlife. Relax, canoe, or take a boat tour.
Day 7: Return to Kampala & Departure
Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe for your departure, with scenic stops along the way.
Why Choose This Uganda Safari Tour?
- Combines gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, and birding
- Visit top destinations: Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Authentic cultural encounters with the Batwa community
- Ideal for photographers, nature lovers, and adventure travelers
- Flexible and customizable itinerary
Best Time to Go
The best time for this Uganda safari is during the dry seasons (June–August and December–February), ideal for gorilla trekking and wildlife viewing.
Book Your Uganda Safari
Looking for the best Uganda safari tours or planning your dream African adventure? This 7-day safari offers a complete experience of Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture.
Choose a trusted local tour operator for affordable, personalized Uganda safari packages and create unforgettable memories.
Tour Overview
Availability
Nov 18- Mar 17
Duration
7D/6N
Pickup Location
pickup avaiable from airport, train and also cruise
Language
English
Car PickUp
Available
Tour Guide
Included
Included
- Meals and accommodation at full board for the agreed dates
- Gorilla permit
- park fees
- Safari driver /guide and 4×4 vehicle
- Lake Bunyonyi tour
- Drinking bottled water while driving on safari
- Applicable government taxes
Excluded
- Visa
- International airfares
- Beverages and bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance and any other services of personal nature like souvenirs, tips, laundry etc
- Tips To Guides
Itenary
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08:00 AM
Arrival
We meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel either in Entebbe or Kampala for Overnight. You will receive a briefing from your guide to getting ready for your trip the next day!Accommodation Category:
(Entebbe Protea Hotel - Luxury option) (2 Friends Beach Hotel - Midrange option)
(Central Inn Hotel - Budget option)
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08:00 AM
Kampala-Lake Mburo National Park
We drive through Kampala and on to Lake Mburo National park. This is a unique park of all the others, the five lakes within the park attract hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of waterbirds, while fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists such as the sitatunga antelope and red, black, and yellow papyrus gonolek.k.Accommodation Category:
(Mihingo Lodge - Luxury option) (Rwakobo Lodge - Midrange option)
(Eagle's Nest Rest Camp - Budget option).
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08:00 AM
Game viewing.
We have the choice of game viewing on horseback, on foot, or by a bicycle. Game Viewing the major tourist activity in this Park, it is famous for its richness in biodiversity. It has about 68 different species of mammals. The common ones are Zebra, Impala, Buffalo, Topi, and Eland as herbivores not to leave out the rare slightly of Roan antelope and leopard, Hyenas and jackals as predictor.Accommodation Category:
(Mihingo Lodge - Luxury option) (Rwakobo Lodge - Midrange option)
(Eagle's Nest Rest Camp - Budget option).
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08:00 AM
Transfer From Lake Mburo National Park To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early morning game drive we drive to the primordial and ecologically rich Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; Through Rukungiri, Kihihi, and Butogota, drive to Bwindi - Buhoma in the thick, impenetrable Bwindi Forest national part Arrive late afternoon. Relax at the lodge [Approximate driving time: 5 hours]Accommodation Category:
(Silverback Lodge - Luxury option) (Buhoma Haven Lodge - Midrange option)
(Buhoma Rest Camp - Budget option).
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08:00 AM
Tracking Mountain Gorillas In Bwindi impenetrable forest park
Go Gorilla track accompanied by a guide and porters to carry your luggage. The rainforest is stunning as it offers a striking, heavily forested and dense landscape habitat for numerous primates. Animals in this forest include the endangered mountain gorilla, the rare golden monkey, elephants, black-fronted duikers, bushbucks, leopards, giant forest hogs as well as other animals. This park is best known for the mesmerizing gorillas, where the time is taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The Gorilla tracking experience can be a challenging one due to the terrain, none the less, an awesome and exciting adventure that will leave you with long-lasting memories of a truly unique experience.Accommodation Category:
(Silverback Lodge - Luxury option) (Buhoma Haven Lodge - Midrange option)
(Buhoma Rest Camp - Budget option)
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08:00 A.M
Transfer From Bwindi Impenetrable National Park To Lake Bunyonyi
Drive to Kabale and visit Lake Bunyonyi one of the most conspicuous lakes in Uganda, have a boat ride, and also have a chance to visit the fishing communities. Finally dinner and overnight.Accommodation Category:
(Bunyonyi Bird nest - Luxury option) (Bunyonyi Safari Resort - Mid-range option)
(Bunyonyi Gorilla View Resort - Budget option).
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08:00 A.M
Return to Kampala/Entebbe and Departure
On this day you will set off early for your journey to either Kampala or Entebbe and arrive late afternoon to catch your international flight back home.
"We have just had the most fantastic 6 nights in Uganda- we were met at Entebbe by Musa who was our guide and driver throughout. He was such a lovely guy - so passionate about Uganda, and very knowledgeable. We made the long drive to Lake Mburo and arriving quite late to a very warm welcome. In short we had an amazing experience in Uganda and gorilla tracking was the highlight of our tour."
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Customer Review

Roberto
29th May, 2020We have just had the most fantastic 6 nights in Uganda- we were met at Entebbe by Musa who was our guide and driver throughout. He was such a lovely guy - so passionate about Uganda, and very knowledgeable. We made the long drive to Lake Mburo and arriving quite late to a very warm welcome. In short we had an amazing experience in Uganda and gorilla tracking was the highlight of our tour.