7 Days Best Of Gorilla Safari – Gorilla Hour Uganda

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About Tour Package

Discover the absolute highlights of Uganda’s wildlife in just one unforgettable week: intimate encounters with endangered mountain gorillas in the misty ancient forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, combined with thrilling big-game viewing, iconic tree-climbing lions, and spectacular boat safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park — one of Africa’s most biodiverse savanna reserves.

Accomodation

3 Star Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transportation

4x4 Car

Group Size

2-8

Language

English

Animal

No Pets Allowed

Age Range

15-100

Season

Dry,Wet

Highlights of the Tour

Once-in-a-lifetime gorilla encounter – intimate, ethical, and strictly regulated
Immersive rainforest trekking through one of Africa's most biodiverse forests.
Stunning landscapes: misty mountains, lush valleys, and dramatic views.
Additional wildlife and cultural touches (monkeys, birds, local communities).
Short but intense – perfect for fitting into a busy schedule while delivering maximum impact.

Tour Itinerary

Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi

Day 1: Arrival

We will meet and greet and drive to your hotel for relaxation and overnight stay. Dinner and over night at the hotel. HB

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today we you pick up from the hotel, and depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park about 7 hours’ drive. We will have stopovers at the Equator for photography and refreshments, and another stopover at Igongo Museum & Cultural Centre for lunch. We will arrive the park in the afternoon with an en route game drive as we head to the lodge for dinner and overnight. HB

Day 3 : Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

A morning wake up call for an early morning breakfast. Our morning safari of Queen Elizabeth National park starts around 6:30am. We depart for a sunrise game drive on the northerly parts of the park along the Kasenyi track. It is at this time that the Big Cats are active on their daily hunts. We will drive around the crater Lakes in search of Leopards, Lions, Hyenas, Uganda Kobs and other wildlife. Later, return for breakfast and relax by the pool. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga for solitary Buffalo, Hippo and other animals at the edge of the channel as they cool off. European migrant birds like the terns and gulls congregate here in large flocks, after the boat hike to the craters for scenic viewing as you enjoy the beautiful scenery. Overnight at the lodge. FB

Day 4: Ishasha Sector – Tree Climbing Lions

After breakfast, depart to ishasha sector, for a game drive in Ishasha Plains in search of tree climbing Lions lazily lying on the fig trees. You may also see Leopards, herds of Buffaloes, Elephants, antelopes and lots of savannah birds. Dinner and at the hotel. FB

Day 5: Impenetrable national park

After breakfast at proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National park, We will have a community walk visiting the bakiga and batwa community. Dinner & overnight at the Lodge. FB

Day 6: Gorilla Tracking

After a hearty breakfast, go for briefing at the park headquarters then proceed to the forest to track the magnificent mountain gorillas in their natural habitat with packed lunch. You will witness these animals as they interact, play, and care for one another. The tracking takes between 2-9 hours depending on them have camped the previous evening, we will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. FB

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with enroute stopovers at the markets shopping for fruit and souvenirs. Transfer Entebbe International Airport for your flight back home. HB