The 7 Days Adventure Safari Holiday Uganda takes you to three national parks of which Murchison Falls National Park for game drives, boat cruises and wildlife viewing, Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking. Throughout this uganda safari, travelers will see the beauty of Uganda and why it is called the “Pearl of Africa.”
7 days Uganda Gorilla safari Summary
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Morning Game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest and visit Bigodi wetland.
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
Day 7: Departure back to Kampala
Itinerary for The 7 Days Uganda Gorilla safari and Chimpanzee Trekking tour
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
The day starts with early morning breakfast at a hotel around Kampala then after embark on the journey to Murchison falls national park passing through Luwero triangle with enroute lunch in Masindi as well as visiting Ziwa Rhino sanctuary which houses different rhinos . Upon arrival check-into lodge and relax in the evening. Accommodation options include Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Murchison River Lodge (Mid-range)and Red Chili Rest camp (Budget).
Day 2 : Morning Game drive & Afternoon Boat cruise
Set off after morning breakfast by going to the park for a game drive where you can see various animals like elephants , buffalos , antelopes , giraffes , lions among other different bird species along other games . Have your packed lunch then go for an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River. Later in the evening proceed to the top of falls and witness how river nile squeezes itself through a narrow gap before meeting driver guide back to lodge for dinner and overnight. Accommodation options include Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Murchison River Lodge (Mid-range)and Red Chilli Camp (Budget).
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Have early morning breakfast at your lodge and then drive to Kibale national park passing via Hoima to Fort Portal having lunch in Masindi. After lunch continue up to Kibale national park one of Africa’s great rainforests with 13 primate species including chimpanzees, red tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys among others as well as birds such as rumped tinkerbird , green breasted pitta , yellow spotted nicator among other bird species. Check into lodge upon arrival and relax as you wait for dinner in the evening.
Accommodation options include Ndali Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Primate Lodge (Mid-range)and Kibale Forest Camp (Budget).
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and visit Bigodi wetland
Wake up early have breakfast then proceed to the park headquarters with packed lunch box for briefing about chimpanzee tracking. Enter this marvelous rainforest to search for chimps . Meeting them will be one of amazing experience since they can be seen playing , feeding young ones or even observing males guarding territories . Enjoy packed lunch in wild . In the afternoon after tracking visit Bigodi swamp for other primates like mongoose,bush pigs,baboons,otter among others.
Accommodation options include Ndali Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Chimpanzee Forest Guest(Mid-range)and Kibale Forest Camp(Budget).
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for your Uganda gorilla safari
Start your Uganda gorilla safari by driving to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park after breakfast. Found in the south-western part of the country, this park harbours more than 340 mountain gorillas. While on a road trip to the park, travellers can see different animals, beautiful vegetation and local people along the way. Arrive in the afternoon; check in at the lodge, relax or go for an evening guided nature walk.
Accommodation options include Buhoma Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Silverback Lodge (Mid-range), and Buhoma Community Camp (Budget).
Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
After breakfast early morning continue to the park headquarters for briefing. Rangers will lead you through forests as they look for mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking is such an amazing activity but can be tiring and take between 2-8 hours. When you finish trekking, return to the lodge for lunch. In the evening you may choose whether to relax at lodge or visit Batwa community for cultural dances.
Accommodation options include Buhoma Lodge (Luxury/Upmarket), Silverback Lodge (Mid-range), and Buhoma Community Camp (Budget).
Day 7: Depart back to Kampala
Have breakfast and then drive back to Kampala with en route stopovers at Igongo Cultural Centre for Lunch and photography at Equator
