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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 Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari
$2,475 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Equator point Uganda (Highlight), Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 147 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Uganda Safari Highlights
$4,699 to $7,599 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Kigali (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 195 Reviews
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7-Day Uganda Affordable Safari
$2,365 to $2,409 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Kampala (Start), Lake Mburo NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Kampala (End)
Bugoli Adventures
5.0/5 – 19 Reviews
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7-Day Tailor-Made Holiday and Tour in Uganda via Rwanda
$2,581 pp (USD)
Rwanda & Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Kigali (Start), Kisoro (Town), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Home To Africa Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 298 Reviews
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7-Day Best of Uganda
$3,696 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Nsavi Safaris
5.0/5 – 41 Reviews
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7-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking and Big Five Exploration
$2,955 to $2,970 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe Airport (End)
Naleyo Tours and Travels
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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7-Day Chimpanzee, Gorilla Trekking and Climbing Lions
$3,284 to $3,289 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Nature Connect Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 63 Reviews
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7-Day Best of Uganda Gorilla/Chimp Tracking & Big 5 Tour
$4,032 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Budongo Forest (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Inkende Voyages
4.8/5 – 4 Reviews
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7-Day Wildlife Safari and Gorilla Tracking
$3,120 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Lake Mburo NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (End)
Kigongo Safaris
5.0/5 – 2 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 Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Lulu Safaris Uganda
5.0/5 – 169 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Gorilla Trekking, Chimps & Uganda Wildlife Safari
$2,510 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kalinzu FR (Chimps), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Big Apes Africa
4.8/5 – 145 Reviews
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7-Day Mid Range Primates and Wildlife Safari
$3,361 to $3,697 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Santaviva
5.0/5 – 34 Reviews
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7-Day Chimpanzee, Gorillas and Wildlife Safari
$4,840 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Pamoja Tours and Travel (Entebbe, UG)
4.9/5 – 65 Reviews
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7-Day Unforgettable Adventure Safari
$3,373 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe Airport (End)
Wildmist Adventures
4.9/5 – 32 Reviews
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Best Seller
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 Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Kajie Safaris
5.0/5 – 168 Reviews
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7-Day Sipi Falls, Kidepo Valley NP, and Moroto Tour
$1,638 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Mabamba Swamp, Sipi Falls (Highlight), Moroto (Karamoja), Kidepo Valley NP, Entebbe (End)
Allanblackia Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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7-Day Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Safari Holiday
$3,520 to $3,630 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Ganyana Safaris Uganda
4.6/5 – 35 Reviews
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7-Day Gorilla/Chimp Trekking & Game Drive Safari Uganda
$4,373 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Lake Mburo NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Fort Portal (Town), Kibale NP (Chimps), Entebbe (End)
Gatsio Safariz
5.0/5 – 32 Reviews
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7-Day Murchsion Falls, Chimps and Gorilla Tracking
$3,135 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP (Chimps), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
MuzBag Safaris
5.0/5 – 14 Reviews
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7-Day Adventure Wildlife Safari in Uganda
$2,200 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Banda
You Visit: Kampala (Start), Pian Upe WR, Kidepo Valley NP, Murchison Falls NP, Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Entebbe (End)
Bushman Safaris
5.0/5 – 42 Reviews
7 Questions About 7-Day Uganda Tours

Answered by
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

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...

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...

Marvelous trip
We spent 8 days in Uganda doing a safari with Dav Safaris, it was fantastic! Saw so many animals gorillas, elephants, lions, hippos and crocodiles. The lodges were very nice and the organization perfect. The land is beautiful and the people...

Beautiful and friendly, but lacking a bit of wildlife.
Uganda is a very friendly country and definitely worth the visit. Pros: Amazing primate wildlife: gorillas, chimpanzees and many other smaller primates (monkeys) can be easily watched. Very good birding. Beautiful forested hills and...

A great experience.
We had a great time in Kampala visiting the city during a walking tour. The colorful markets full of fresh fruits are delightful. We visited the great Mosque and had a great point of view on the whole city. We enjoyed day in Entebbe,...

Nature
I did a 4 day tour with Lulu Safaris Uganda. My guides were Sarah and Gary-Simon, who were both outstanding and great company. The tour was all that I could have asked for and more. The accommodation was beautiful and comfortable. The food...