7-Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari – Private

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Entebbe – Safari Briefing

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you are met by your professional driver-guide from Safari 62 Limited. After a warm welcome, you are transferred to your hotel near Entebbe. This day is intentionally relaxed to allow recovery from international travel. Your guide provides a detailed briefing about the safari route, daily schedules, wildlife expectations, and important park guidelines to ensure a smooth start to your Uganda safari experience.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

2 Friends Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Entebbe – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart Entebbe and begin the scenic drive west toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey passes through rural towns, farmland, and tea plantations, offering insight into everyday life in Uganda. A lunch stop is made en route. Arrival in the park is in the late afternoon, followed by check-in at your lodge and time to relax while enjoying views of the surrounding landscape.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Enganzi Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

The day begins with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, when wildlife is most active. With your guide, you search for elephants, buffalo, lions, antelope, warthogs, and numerous bird species. After breakfast and rest at the lodge, you enjoy an afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, a highlight of the park known for hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and animals gathering along the shoreline.

Main Destination:

Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Accommodation:

Enganzi Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Second Game Drive or Optional Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, enjoy a second game drive in a different section of Queen Elizabeth National Park to increase wildlife viewing opportunities. Alternatively, depending on preference and road conditions, you may drive toward the Ishasha sector, an area famous for its tree-climbing lions (sightings depend on wildlife movement). The afternoon is spent returning to the lodge to relax after a full day in the park.

Main Destination:

Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Accommodation:

Enganzi Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive south toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The route passes through scenic countryside and rural villages, with lunch taken en route. Arrival in Bwindi is in the afternoon, followed by check-in at your lodge. Later, your guide briefs you on the gorilla trekking experience, including park rules, safety guidelines, and what to expect during the trek.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Buhoma Community Rest Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for registration and briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You are assigned a gorilla family and begin the trek through the forest accompanied by rangers and trackers. The trek can take between 2 and 6 hours depending on gorilla location and terrain. Once found, you spend up to one hour observing the gorillas before returning to the lodge to rest and reflect on the experience.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Buhoma Community Rest Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bwindi – Entebbe & Departure

After breakfast, begin the return journey to Entebbe, traveling through southwestern and central Uganda with planned stops along the way. The scenic drive provides a final opportunity to enjoy Uganda’s landscapes. Upon arrival in Entebbe, you are transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your wildlife and gorilla safari.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.