Overview
Destination: Uganda
Start & End: Entebbe International Airport
Experience Uganda in its most diverse and captivating form — from playful chimpanzees in lush tropical forests to powerful mountain gorillas in ancient rainforests, and classic African wildlife roaming open savannah plains. This 7-day signature journey blends primate encounters, Big Game safaris, scenic landscapes, and intimate luxury lodges. Designed for discerning travellers, it offers exceptional biodiversity without long, exhausting transfers — delivering a seamless and refined safari experience.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe
- Day 2 – Transfer to Kibale National Park
- Day 3 – Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
- Day 4 – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
- Day 5 – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Day 6 – Gorilla Trekking Experience
- Day 7 – Lake Mburo & Return to Entebbe
Ideal For
- Travellers seeking maximum wildlife diversity in 7 days
- Primate enthusiasts
- First-time visitors to Uganda
- Luxury adventure couples
- Clients wanting a balanced, well-paced safari without internal flights
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. VIP meet and greet followed by private transfer to your boutique hotel overlooking Lake Victoria.
Evening at leisure to relax after your international flight.
Overnight in Entebbe.
Day 2 – Transfer to Kibale National Park
Scenic drive west toward Kibale National Park, known as the primate capital of East Africa.
Arrive in time for lunch at your luxury forest lodge. Afternoon at leisure or optional Bigodi Wetland walk for birdlife and community experience.
Overnight in Kibale.
Day 3 – Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale’s tropical rainforest. Observe habituated chimpanzee families as they feed, groom, and move through the canopy.
After lunch, scenic transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Evening relaxation at your safari lodge overlooking the savannah.
Overnight in Queen Elizabeth.
Day 4 – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and various antelope species.
Afternoon boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, famous for one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos and elephants.
Overnight in lodge.
Day 5 – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Morning scenic drive through the Ishasha sector (known for tree-climbing lions) en route to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive at your luxury forest lodge nestled at the edge of the rainforest.
Afternoon at leisure with panoramic jungle views.
Overnight in Bwindi.
Day 6 – Gorilla Trekking Experience
Early morning briefing before trekking into the dense rainforest for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a mountain gorilla family.
Spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.
Return to lodge for relaxation or optional cultural community visit.
Overnight in Bwindi.
Day 7 – Lake Mburo and Return to Entebbe
Morning drive to Lake Mburo National Park for a short game drive or optional walking safari — a unique opportunity to explore on foot among zebra and giraffe.
Continue to Entebbe, arriving in the late afternoon for departure or optional overnight.
Accommodation Options
Entebbe:
- No.5 Boutique Hotel
- Hotel No.5 (Lake Victoria)
Kibale:
- Kyaninga Lodge
- Primate Lodge Kibale
Queen Elizabeth:
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Bwindi:
- Buhoma Lodge
- Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
All properties selected for privacy, comfort, elevated service, and sustainability commitment.
Highlights & Inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Big Game safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Walking safari option in Lake Mburo
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle & professional English-speaking guide
- Full-board accommodation (except Entebbe)
- Park entrance fees
