8 day Wildlife & Gorilla Trekking Safari In Uganda

Day 1: Arrival – head to hotel

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where you’ll be welcomed by our tour guide who will transfer you to the hotel for dinner and night stay.

Day 2: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Evening Game Drive

Drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse parks Arrive in the evening you can opt for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi plains

An evening game drive is one of the most exciting safari experiences in Africa. As the sun slowly sets over the wilderness, the national park come alive with breathtaking scenery, cool fresh air, and incredible wildlife encounters. You have the opportunity to witness animals in their natural habitat during the most active hours of the day enjoy spectacular views of golden sunsets stretching across the savannah plains, forests, and water bodies. Many wild animals such as elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, and lions become more active as temperatures cool down. Predators often begin hunting during this time, giving travelers a rare chance to observe dramatic wildlife behavior.

Activity highlight: Evening Game drive

Accommodation: Lodge inside or near the park

Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise.

Start your day with an early morning game drive for the best wildlife viewing opportunities. proceed to the Ishasha sector for chances to experience the tree climbing lions later return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the famous Kazinga Channel, which offers incredible sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds.

Activity highlight: Boat cruise & big game viewing

Accommodation: Same lodge

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Have morning breakfast then transfer to Bwindi national park reach in the evening proceed to the lodge for dinner and night stay

Bwindi impenetrable national park is one of Uganda’s most famous wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity and mountain gorilla population. Located in the southwestern part of Uganda along the edge of the Albertine Rift Valley, the park covers about 331 square kilometers of dense tropical rainforest. Bwindi is home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, making it one of the best places for gorilla trekking in Africa.

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa cultural Walk experience.

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing before entering the forest for Gorilla trekking.  Gorilla trekking will take you like 2-6 hours in the forest have a unique opportunity to trek through thick forests, steep hills, and mist-covered valleys while searching for habituated gorilla families. You will have 1 hour observing and interacting with Gorillas.

Bird lovers are also attracted to the park because it is home to more than 350 bird species, including many rare Albertine Rift endemics.

Afternoon cultural experiences with the local Batwa community allow visitors to learn about traditional forest lifestyle, customs and hunting skills.

Activity highlight: Gorilla trekking experience

Accommodation: Same lodge

Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo national park.

After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will begin your scenic transfer from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Mburo National Park. The journey takes you through beautiful rolling hills, local villages, banana plantations, and the stunning countryside of southwestern Uganda. You will en-route lunch in Mbarara.

Upon arrival at Lake Mburo National Park, check in at your lodge relax dinner and night stay at the lodge.

Day 7: Nature walk, and opt for boat cruise, cycling adventure and horse riding.

The guided nature walk offers a chance to explore the park on foot while spotting zebras, impalas, buffaloes, warthogs, and different bird species at close range.

In the afternoon: For adventure lovers, the bicycle safari provides a unique opportunity to ride through the park’s trails while enjoying the peaceful wilderness. Horse riding is another exceptional activity that allows visitors to quietly approach wildlife without the noise of a vehicle. Alternatively, you may enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo where hippos, crocodiles, and water birds can easily be seen along the shores.

Activity highlight: Nature walk, boat cruise, cycling adventure and horse-riding.

 Accommodation: Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: Return to Entebbe – Departure.

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe international airport for your departure flight.

Optional: Stop at the Equator crossing for photos and souvenirs.

Drive time: 8–9 hours (or optional domestic flight)