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7-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking & Safari Tours
Uganda is Africa's most varied safari destination. Here, in the space of a few days, you can track mountain gorillas in the misty highlands of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, watch chimpanzees frolic in any of half a dozen different forests, track rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, and embark on wildlife drives and boat trips into classic safari terrain inhabited by the rest of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). And when it comes to the visibility and variety of its monkeys and birds, no other country in eastern or southern Africa rivals Uganda. Best of all, since most of Uganda’s top wildlife attractions can be found in the compact southwest, a well-organized 7-day safari provides a superb introduction to the country’s rich variety of animals.
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7-Day Tour to See Gorillas - Custom Vacation in Uganda
$2,739 pp (USD)
Uganda & Rwanda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Budongo Forest (Chimps), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kigali Airport (End)
Home To Africa Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 283 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Best of Uganda Wildlife
$8,230 to $9,053 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kigali (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 158 Reviews
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7-Day Gorilla Chimpanzees and Wildlife Tour
$2,310 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Lake Victoria, Kibale NP (Chimps), Bigodi Wetland (Kibale NP), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 92 Reviews
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7-Day Murchison Falls, Chimps & Gorilla Trekking
$2,572 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Tubale Safaris
5.0/5 – 44 Reviews
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7-Day Customizable Gorilla, Chimpanzee & Wildlife Safari
$2,264 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Naseeb Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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7-Day Best of Uganda Gorilla, Chimp Tracking & Wildlife
$3,025 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Hoima (Town), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Lulu Safaris Uganda
4.9/5 – 91 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Western Circuit ( Gorillas, Chimps & Game Drives)
$2,783 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
Uganda Family Tours & Travel
5.0/5 – 55 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Uganda Adventure Safari - Midrange Lodges
$3,109 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Fort Portal (Town), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Entebbe (End)
Wild Jungle Trails
4.9/5 – 190 Reviews
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7-Day Tree Climbing Lion, Queen Elizabeth National Park
$1,265 to $1,485 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kampala (City), Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kasese (Town), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Free Spirit Safari
4.8/5 – 6 Reviews
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7-Day Gorillas, Chimps Treks, Shoebill & Wildlife Trip
$2,740 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 3 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Mabamba Swamp, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Kampala (End)
Epic Uganda Vacation
4.9/5 – 28 Reviews
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7-Day Murchison Falls and Kidepo Thrilling Safari
$1,870 to $2,090 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kidepo Valley NP, Kampala (City), Entebbe (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 132 Reviews
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7-Day Uganda Gorillas and Game Budget Safari
$2,948 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Uzuri Uganda Safaris
5.0/5 – 76 Reviews
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7-Day Best of Uganda Western Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife
$2,500 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kyambura Gorge (Chimps), Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Green Zones Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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7-Day Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Tour in Uganda
$2,723 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Kajie Safaris
5.0/5 – 112 Reviews
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7-Day Gorillas and Chimps Tour in Uganda
$2,420 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 14 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Kampala (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
Buyaga Safaris
4.9/5 – 63 Reviews
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7-Day Uganda Primate, Wildlife & Culture Adventure
$4,012 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe Airport (End)
Bujuku Eco Tours & Travel
4.9/5 – 10 Reviews
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7-Day One Wonderful African Week
$2,844 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Kampala (End)
Bright Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 47 Reviews
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7-Day Wildlife and Primate Safari in Uganda
$3,332 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Azas Safaris
4.7/5 – 50 Reviews
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7-Day Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen & Gorillas Safari
$2,355 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe Airport (End)
Ecovic Tours & Travel Uganda
4.8/5 – 48 Reviews
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7-Day Best of Uganda
$3,691 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Nsavi Safaris
5.0/5 – 31 Reviews
7 Questions About 7-Day Uganda Tours
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Philip Briggs
Philip is an Africa-specialized travel writer who first visited Uganda in 1988. He has returned on numerous occasions to research his Bradt Guide to Uganda (first published in 1993 and now in its 10th edition) and to lead wildlife tours and bird-watching safaris.› More about Philip
7 Questions About 7-Day Uganda Tours
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Where should I go on a 1-week Uganda trip?
“By far the most popular 7-day itinerary focuses on Uganda’s southwestern cluster of national parks: Bwindi Impenetrable, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale. This southwestern loop is easily the recommended option if this is your first visit to Uganda and seeing gorillas and chimps is a priority. A variant itinerary that excludes gorilla trekking would focus on Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch, Murchison Falls National Park and Kibale National Park. For those who prefer to head seriously off the beaten track, a recommended alternative is an eastern loop that includes Ziwa, the fabulously remote but very rewarding Kidepo Valley National Park, a cultural tour in the remote Karamoja region, and a visit to lush Sipi Falls on the slopes of Mt Elgon.”
1Is 7 days a good length for a tour in Uganda?
“One week is a good length for a Uganda safari and enough time to take in the main southwestern highlights. These include gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimp trekking in Kibale, a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth NP, and a game drive in search of tree-climbing lions in the same park’s Ishasha sector. However, there’s a lot to be said for looking at a slightly longer safari. Many tours slot in an overnight stop at Lake Mburo National Park to break up the drive between Entebbe International Airport and the southwest, in which case we would recommend making it an 8-day safari. And if you want your itinerary to extend northwest to Murchison Falls and Ziwa without omitting any of the southwestern highlights, it’s best to increase the total duration to 10 days.”
2What animals can I expect to see?
“You’ll encounter a huge diversity of animals on a 7-day Uganda safari. If you follow the southwestern circuit incorporating Bwindi Impenetrable, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks, and do all the popular activities there, you’re almost certain to see mountain gorilla, elephant, buffalo, hippo and an incredible variety of monkeys and birds. Less certain but also very likely are chimpanzee and lion, possibly even leopard and giant forest hog. Lake Mburo National Park is the only park in the southwest to support giraffe, zebra and impala. Elsewhere, for Big Five aficionados, Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley National Parks both harbor lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo, as does Queen Elizabeth NP. Ziwa is the only place in Uganda where you can see rhinos.”
3What kind of accommodations can I expect?
“Accommodations in Uganda cater to all tastes and budgets, and the kind of places you’ll stay on any given safari will depend on what you have paid. Most major attractions are serviced by at least one exclusive luxury lodge or camp comparable in quality to the finest elsewhere in Africa. There's also a good selection of mid-range and upmarket lodges, as well as budget-friendly guesthouses and simple but well-equipped campsites.”
4What is the best time of the year for a 7-day Uganda safari?
“The best time for a Uganda safari is during the Dry seasons (June to August and December to February). These months offer the best climatic conditions for gorilla and chimp trekking and are also good for game drives in savannah reserves such as Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls. The months of September and October are also quite good. The wetter months of March, May and November are less ideal for travel, and we would urge against visiting in April, which is the wettest month in most of the country.”
5How much will this safari cost?
“Budget to mid-range 7-day safaris that focus on the southwest and include gorilla trekking and chimp trekking typically cost US$2,400 to US$3,000 per person. This rate should include transport, accommodations, meals, park fees and permits relating to scheduled activities, as well as the services of a professional driver-guide. Cheaper camping tours are available, but if you book one of these, check carefully what is and isn't included in the price. Luxury tours using more exclusive accommodations generally cost upwards of US$4,500 per person.”
6What beach extensions could be added to a 7-day Uganda safari?
“Uganda has no ocean frontage, so for a conventional post-safari beach experience, you’re best heading to Mombasa (Kenya) or Zanzibar (Tanzania). From Entebbe, there are no direct flights to either of these beach destinations, but it is easy enough to route through Nairobi for Mombasa, or through Nairobi or Kilimanjaro International Airport for Zanzibar. For a waterside experience within Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is a popular chill-out spot. This bilharzia-free lake has a pretty highland setting, a scattering of pleasant accommodations, and good proximity to Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks (the country’s two gorilla trekking destinations). Because Lake Bunyonyi lies in the far southwest, around nine to 10 hours’ drive from Kampala or Entebbe, it makes more sense to add a visit onto a safari to Bwindi or Mgahinga, than to make a separate trip there. For a more active experience about two hours’ drive east of Kampala or Entebbe, the Nile immediately downriver of its source near the city of Jinja (on the shore of Lake Victoria) offers superb white-water rafting as well as kayaking, bungee jumping and quad biking.”
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Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Mountain Gorillas, Chimps and Birds in Lush, Well-Watered and Incredibly Green Hills and Valleys
Most of the superlative descriptions you read about Uganda are totally true: it really is a place of shimmering lakes, lofty mountains and mysterious forests. Uganda is best known as the place to see mountain gorillas, and no safari to the...
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Mark is a travel writer who grew up in Africa and has written over 700 titles for Condé Nast Traveller, Travel Africa, BBC Wildlife and others.
Fantastic Wildlife and Some of the Friendliest People in Africa Make Uganda Unbeatable
I spent a month travelling around Uganda with a self-drive, expedition-prepared Landcruiser and visited almost every national park in the country. Uganda was a revelation! I had not expected such a richness of wildlife nor such great...
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Great safaris
Uganda is highly reccomended for safaritrips we saw Gorillas, The big five and lots of birds.Their accomendations is excellent with good food at a reasonably price.The Ugandans are warm and friendly.The roads are really good except at...
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Love the people
Traveled with Ngoni Safari to Bwindi Forest to see the Gorillas. Uganda is a wonderful place and the people are welcoming and friendly. Can't recommend this country enough!! I had the best vacation of my life and enjoyed the culture and...
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An undiscovered treasure
We had the most incredible time. Our guide and driver was outstanding and so friendly. Uganda is a beautiful country with so much to explore. Murchison Falls and the Nile are breathtaking! Our safari day was beyond anything we expected. The...
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Beautiful place, friendly people!
I greatly enjoyed my tour of Uganda. Uganda has a variety of terrain, from savannas to mountains. I visited Murchison Falls and the national park, then Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Bwindi Inpenetrable Forest for a mountain...