7-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari 

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park

   Arrive at Entebbe International Airport at 13:15 or before, where you will be welcomed by your Safari 2 Gorilla Tours representative. Begin your journey towards Lake Mburo National Park, with a brief stop at the Equator line along the way for photographs. Depending on your arrival time, road conditions, and park logistics, you may have the opportunity to participate in a night game drive, offering a chance to experience the park after sunset. Continue to your lodge for dinner and relaxation. Overnight: Rwakobo Rock or similar

2. Day 2: Lake Mburo Nature Walk and Queen Elizabeth

   Begin the day with an early breakfast before heading out for a guided nature walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. Walking through the park provides a more intimate experience of the ecosystem and an opportunity to observe wildlife, birds, plants, and other natural features at close range. After the walking safari, continue towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park’s scenic savannah landscapes in search of elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife. Overnight: Bush Lodge  or similar

3. Day 3: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive and Boat Cruise

   Wake up early and enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, when wildlife is particularly active. Explore the park’s plains and woodland areas while looking for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kob, warthogs, and numerous bird species. In the afternoon, take a memorable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Uganda’s most rewarding wildlife experiences. The channel is home to large concentrations of hippos and crocodiles, while elephants, buffaloes, and water birds are frequently seen along the shores. Overnight: Bush Lodge  or similar

4. Day 4: Ishasha Sector and Bwindi Mgahinga

   After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel through the famous Ishasha sector, located in the southern part of the park. This area is particularly known for its tree-climbing lions, and you will have an opportunity to search for them during your drive through the sector. Continue towards southwestern Uganda and your gorilla trekking destination in either Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Arrive at your lodge and prepare for the following day’s trek. Overnight: Bakiga Lodge or similar

5. Day 5: Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi

   Today is the highlight of your Uganda safari as you embark on gorilla trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. After breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for registration and a pre-trekking briefing before entering the forest with your guides and trackers. Once you locate your assigned gorilla family, spend the permitted time observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, transfer to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by terraced hills and scenic islands. Overnight: Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi or similar

6. Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe

   After an early morning breakfast, begin the scenic journey from Lake Bunyonyi towards Entebbe. The drive provides an opportunity to appreciate Uganda’s countryside, rolling hills, villages, and changing landscapes. Along the way, stop at the Equator line for photographs and enjoy lunch en route before continuing towards Entebbe. Arrive later in the day, check into your hotel, and enjoy a relaxed final evening before your international departure the following morning. Overnight: Airport Guesthouse or similar

7. Day 7: Entebbe Airport Departure

   After an early breakfast, check out of your hotel and meet your driver-guide for the transfer to Entebbe International Airport. The transfer will be arranged with sufficient time to reach the airport comfortably ahead of your scheduled 10:00 AM outbound flight. Your Safari 2 Gorilla Tours representative will assist with the airport transfer, marking the end of your 7-day Uganda gorilla trekking and wildlife safari. End of safari