7-Day Classic Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari 2026

Experience the very best of Uganda’s wildlife and primates on this classic 7-day Uganda safari 2026. Begin with the dramatic Murchison Falls and a boat cruise on the Nile, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for tree-climbing lions and the famous Kazinga Channel boat safari, and finish with the highlight — mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This well-balanced itinerary showcases Uganda’s incredible diversity: powerful waterfalls, savanna game drives, and intimate rainforest encounters all in one seamless journey.

Trip Highlights

Boat cruise to the base of the powerful Murchison Falls
Game drives and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Famous Kazinga Channel boat safari with hippos and crocodiles
Full-day mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Guaranteed gorilla permit included
Private 4×4 vehicle and professional guide for the entire safari
Perfect balance of waterfalls, savanna wildlife and rainforest primates

7-Day Classic Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari 2026

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Day 01 :

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala early in the morning by our private 4×4 vehicle and professional English-speaking guide. Enjoy a scenic drive north through the beautiful Ugandan countryside, passing rural villages and rolling hills. You will stop for lunch en route before arriving at Murchison Falls National Park in the late afternoon.

Day 02 :

Game Drive and Boat Cruise to Murchison Falls

Depart early in the morning for an exciting game drive in the northern sector of the park, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, and Uganda kob. In the afternoon you will board a boat for the spectacular cruise along the Nile River to the base of the falls, where the mighty river explodes through a narrow 7-metre gorge.

Day 03 :

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast you will drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park (4–5 hours). You will enjoy beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains and stop for lunch along the way before arriving at your lodge in the heart of the park.

Day 04 :

Game Drives and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

You will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Kasenyi plains, famous for tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, elephants, buffalo, and many antelope species. In the afternoon you will take the famous Kazinga Channel boat safari, one of Africa’s best for close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of birds.

Day 05 :

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (4–5 hours) with a lunch stop en route. You will arrive in the late afternoon and your guide will give you a full briefing about tomorrow’s gorilla trek.

Day 06 :

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for the mandatory briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then trek into the dense ancient rainforest (trek duration 1–6 hours depending on the gorilla family’s location). Once you locate the habituated mountain gorilla group, you will spend a magical one hour observing these gentle giants at close range as they feed, play, and interact. In the afternoon you return to the lodge to relax and reflect on this unforgettable experience

Day 07 :

Return to Entebbe/Kampala

After breakfast you will depart Bwindi and drive back to Entebbe or Kampala (6–8 hours) with a lunch stop en route. You will arrive in the late afternoon or early evening, ready for your onward flight.