7 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari

Arrival at Entebbe Airport and Road Transfer to hotel

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Mooi Adventures representative will meet and warmly welcome you to Uganda. After a short briefing about your 12 Days Uganda Safari Experience, you’ll transfer to your accommodation in Entebbe for relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, optional activities such as visiting the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, or a peaceful walk along the shores of Lake Victoria can be arranged.

This day is intentionally kept light to give travelers time to recover from long flights and prepare for the adventures ahead. Entebbe’s calm environment, combined with friendly hospitality, makes for a smooth start. Overnight will be at Airport Guest House, a charming property offering comfort, warm meals, and convenience.

• Accommodation: Airport Link Guest House
• Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast, Drinking Water

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Following breakfast, we will travel south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which offers picturesque views of the Rwenzori Mountains and crater lakes. We will arrive in the evening, have an equator moment before checking into our lodging, and, if time permits, go on an evening game drive to look for lions, leopards, and other wild animals.

• Accommodation: Tabingi Safari Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water

Morning Chimpanzee Trekking and Afternoon Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Before going into the bush for a thrilling chimpanzee tracking experience in Kyambura gorge, we will go to the park headquarters in the morning for a briefing, regarding the guidelines we must adhere to for the chimpanzee’s protection, the preservation of the forest .After being assigned to our group and heading into the jungle, the hike takes between 2 and 5 hours seeking for the chimps. Once you meet the family, you will only be allowed an hour to be in their presence and observe their day-to-day lives in their natural habitant.

After lunch, the highlight of the day awaits: a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. This relaxing activity provides close-up views of enormous schools of hippos, Nile crocodiles basking along the shores, and elephants quenching their thirst at the water’s edge. The channel also attracts an incredible variety of birdlife, including pied kingfishers, pelicans, and African fish eagles, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and photographers alike.

• Accommodation: Tabingi Safari Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water

Game Drive through Ishasha and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth, famous for its tree-climbing lions. With luck, you may spot these unique predators lounging on fig tree branches, a sight rarely seen elsewhere in Africa.

Continue southwards to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. The scenic drive passes through terraced highlands, tea plantations, and friendly villages. Overnight will be at Bweza Gorilla Lodge, located near the Rushaga sector of Bwindi.

• Accommodation:  Bweza Gorilla Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Kisoro

This is the highlight of your  7 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari, mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi. The day begins with breakfast before transferring to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla safety guidelines and the hike before heading into the forest for an unforgettable experience. The journey not only offers gorillas but also a range of magnificent birds and butterflies, forest mammals, and gorgeous flora and wildlife.

The trek can take between 2 to 6 hours, but the reward is immense, you will trek deep into the rain forest and once you  locate one of the habituated gorilla families. your allowed spending one full hour observing gorillas as they interact naturally in their habitat. This rare encounter is often described as a life-changing experience.

After the trek in the Afternoon, we will proceed to Kisoro for a relaxed supper and overnight stay.

• Accommodation: Mucha Riverside Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early morning breakfast, we will transfer to the Mgahinga National  park headquarters for a briefing on what to expect. The trek takes you through the beautiful bamboo of Mgahinga National Park, it is usually less demanding than gorilla trekking but still full of beautiful encounters and excitement. Once you find them, you will be allowed an hour to observe them in their natural habitat before returning.

After the challenging treks, we shall transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation, renowned as the “Switzerland of Africa.” This gorgeous lake, sprinkled with 29 islands, offers a tranquil location for thought and pleasure.
This tranquil area is great for recuperating after gorilla trekking while taking in beautiful views of the rolling highlands. The overnight stay will be at Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort, a lovely lakeside resort.

• Accommodation: Bunyonyi Eco resort
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing canoe boat trip on Lake Bunyonyi and explore some of the notable islands on the lake, such as the Punishment Island, with their rich history, after transfer back to Entebbe, taking in the scenery of Uganda’s countryside, including rolling hills, farmland, and local villages.

You will stop near the Uganda Equator Line to take great photos. Stand with one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and the other in the Southern Hemisphere, eat lunch, then proceed to Entebbe for your departure flight.

• Accommodation: None
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking Water