7 Days Uganda Safari to Explore the Wonders of the Pearl of Africa

This 7 Days Uganda Safari is the perfect option if you are interested in primates or if you’re traveling with children. You get to see the beautiful sceneries and attractions of the savannah, animals, plants and birds on game drives. You also go on a boat cruise and a safari walk as well as have time to relax by the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.

7 Days Uganda Safari Highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 3: Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and transfer to Bwindi
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla trekking on the 7 Days Uganda Safari
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 6: Safari walk and game drive
Day 7: Transfer to Kampala

Explore the Wonders of the Pearl of Africa

Detailed 7 Days Uganda Safari

Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Be picked up early by your 7 Days Uganda Safari guide in Kampala or Entebbe and start off toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way, you will make a stop at the equator for the experience of standing with one foot on either side of the Southern and Northern Hemispheres. Continuing on, you will have lunch either in the town of Mbarara or at the lodge, depending on the time. Enjoy the views from the lodge and relax in the evening.

Journey Time: 7 Hours
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda Oldest National Park.
Activities: Enjoy Scenic Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park from Kampala.
Accommodation: Check-In at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge – Mid-Range Lodge in Queen Elizabeth.
Meals: Lunch En-Route, Dinner and Drinking Water.

Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP

Wake up early for a game drive in the Kasenyi part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here you have the chance to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, an abundance of birds and more. After lunch, you’re 7 Days Uganda Safari guide will take you on the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This two-hour boat ride is a great highlight where you can look for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and warthogs along the shores of the channel.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda Oldest National Park
Activities: Enjoy Scenic Game Drives, Boat Cruise, and Wildlife Adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation: Check-In at Twin Lakes Safari Lodge – Mid-Range Lodge in Queen Elizabeth.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Drinking Water

Day 3: Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and transfer to Bwindi

Head off to the Ishasha part of Queen Elizabeth National Park in the morning. The drive goes along an adventurous road and you have the chance of seeing baboons and elephants along the way. In Ishasha you can find topis and buffaloes, and search for the tree-climbing lions. The lions in this area are famous for climbing up great fig trees to take a rest. After finishing your game drive, the 7 Days Uganda Safari journey goes on to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy the changing landscape as the car slowly climbs up toward the misty mountains of the gorillas.

Journey Time: 4 Hours
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Uganda Most Visited National Park
Activities: Enjoy Scenic Morning Game Drive through Ishasha Sector to track tree-climbing lions and proceed to Bwindi Forest National Park.
Accommodation: Check-In at Gorilla Mist Camp – Mid-Range Lodge in Bwindi Forest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Drinking Water

Day 4: Enjoy Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest

You have now reached the highlight of this “Discover Uganda” safari – the gorilla trekking day. You’re 7 Days Uganda Safari guide will take you to the starting point of the gorilla trekking in the morning and you set off for your adventure. The trek takes you through the jungle up to the point where the gorillas are and you get to spend one hour with them. When you are back from the gorilla trekking, you’re 7 Days Uganda Safari guide takes you to the stunningly beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.

Journey Time: 3 Hours
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi – Uganda Deepest Lake
Activities: Enjoy Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Drive to Lake Bunyonyi in the Afternoon.
Accommodation: Check-In at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort – Mid-Range Lodge in Lake Bunyonyi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Drinking Water

Day 5: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, you start off with your 7 Days Uganda Safari guide toward Lake Mburo National Park. A landscape of rolling green hills will pass by the windows. You will reach the town of Mbarara for lunch and then continue to the lodge in Lake Mburo National Park. Before you check in at the lodge, you will spot some animals like zebras, impalas and Ankole long-horned cattle.

Journey Time: 5 Hours
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park – Uganda Smallest National Park
Activities: Enjoy the Beautiful Views of Lake Bunyonyi and Scenic Drive to Lake Mburo National Park.
Accommodation: Check-In at Mpogo Safari Lodge – Mid-Range Lodge in Lake Mburo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Drinking Water

Day 6: Safari walk and game drive

Start the day early with a 7 Days Uganda Safari walk in Lake Mburo National Park. Experience being one with nature as you see the animals at close range during the walk. Have breakfast at the lodge and relax a bit before lunch. After lunch, it is time for your game drive in the park where you can see impalas and zebras. Return to the lodge to enjoy your last evening in Uganda’s national parks on this “Discover Uganda” safari.

Destination: Lake Mburo National Park – Uganda Smallest National Park
Activities: Enjoy the Beautiful Views of Lake Mburo and Scenic Game Drives in Lake Mburo National Park.
Accommodation: Check-In at Mpogo Safari Lodge – Mid-Range Lodge in Lake Mburo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Drinking Water

Day 7: Transfer to Kampala

Have a relaxed breakfast and then start the 7 Days Uganda Safari journey back to Kampala. Make a stop along the way for lunch at the Equator and take the chance to stand with one foot on either side of the Southern or Northern Hemispheres. Your guide will drop you off at Entebbe Airport.

Journey Time: 4 Hours
Main Destination: Entebbe (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included), Drinks not included