7 Days Uganda Gorilla & Big Five Safari The Ultimate Combination of Gorillas, Wildlife & Adventure
Experience two of Uganda's most remarkable wildlife encounters on one private journey — searching for iconic African wildlife across Queen Elizabeth National Park before entering the ancient rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a mountain gorilla trekking experience.
Two Wild Worlds. One Extraordinary Safari.
The 7 Days Uganda Gorilla & Big Five Safari brings together Uganda's open savannah and ancient rainforest in one carefully planned private itinerary.
Begin among the wildlife-rich plains and waterways of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where game drives and the Kazinga Channel provide opportunities to encounter elephants, buffalo, hippos, lions and other wildlife.
The journey then moves south toward Bwindi, where the experience changes completely. Instead of viewing wildlife from a safari vehicle, you enter the forest on foot for a guided mountain gorilla trek.
Seven Days Of Wildlife, Forest & Discovery
A thoughtfully paced private safari combining game viewing, water-based wildlife encounters, scenic travel and a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Explore one of Uganda's most diverse protected areas through private game drives and wildlife-focused experiences.
Big Five Safari Experience
Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and other African wildlife across Uganda's savannah landscapes.
Kazinga Channel Cruise
Enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, an important wildlife viewing area within Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Tree-Climbing Lions
Travel through the Ishasha sector with an opportunity to look for its famous tree-climbing lions.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Move from open savannah into the dramatic mountain rainforest of southwestern Uganda.
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Walk through Bwindi's forest habitat with trained guides in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Your 7-Day Uganda Safari Itinerary
The itinerary can be adjusted around your arrival time, preferred accommodation, gorilla trekking sector and departure arrangements.
Arrival In Uganda & Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your Uganda adventure begins with a warm welcome from the Taffie Safaris team. Meet your safari guide and begin the journey towards Queen Elizabeth National Park.
As the city gives way to countryside, the journey becomes part of the experience, with changing landscapes, local communities, farmland and scenic views along the route.
Arrive at your selected safari lodge and settle in ahead of your first full day of wildlife exploration.
Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Rise early for a morning game drive when wildlife activity can be particularly rewarding. Explore the park's savannah landscapes in search of iconic African wildlife.
Possible sightings include:
- Lions
- Elephants
- Buffalo
- Leopards
- Uganda kob
- Antelopes and other wildlife
Later, experience the Kazinga Channel by boat. The waterway is known for concentrations of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and waterbirds.
Ishasha Wildlife Adventure
Today you explore the southern reaches of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the distinctive Ishasha sector.
The landscape changes as you search for wildlife across open plains and woodland. Ishasha is particularly associated with its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are naturally wildlife-dependent.
Continue with your safari through this less-developed part of the park before settling in for the evening.
Queen Elizabeth National Park To Bwindi Forest
After breakfast, leave the savannah behind and travel toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
This is one of the most scenic transitions of the safari as the landscape gradually changes into Uganda's mountainous southwestern region.
Arrive at your forest lodge and prepare for tomorrow's mountain gorilla trekking adventure.
Mountain Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi
Today is the defining experience of your safari. After breakfast, meet the trekking team and proceed to the designated gorilla trekking briefing point for your sector.
The trek takes place through Bwindi's mountainous rainforest. Trekking duration varies depending on the location of the gorilla family, terrain and forest conditions.
Once your group encounters the gorillas, take time to observe their natural behavior while following the instructions of your guides and Uganda Wildlife Authority team.
After the trek, return to your lodge for well-earned rest and reflection on one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife experiences.
Cultural Experience Or Forest Discovery
Enjoy a slower morning after your gorilla trek. Depending on your interests and the final location of your safari lodge, today can be tailored around a cultural experience, community visit or nature-focused activity.
This provides an opportunity to discover another side of southwestern Uganda beyond its wildlife, while supporting meaningful connections with local communities.
Bwindi To Entebbe / Kampala
Enjoy breakfast before beginning your return journey toward Entebbe or Kampala.
Your safari guide will coordinate the transfer according to your onward travel schedule. Depending on your departure time, the journey can include suitable scenic or cultural stops.
Arrive in Entebbe with unforgettable memories of Uganda's savannah wildlife, rainforest landscapes and mountain gorillas.
From Big-Game Plains To Gorilla Forests
What makes this itinerary special is not simply the number of destinations. It is the contrast between the experiences. You begin by following wildlife across open savannah and waterways, then finish on foot in the misty rainforest habitat of mountain gorillas.
Wildlife First
Start with game drives and a Kazinga Channel cruise before moving toward Uganda's great apes.
Rainforest Immersion
Enter Bwindi's forest environment for a completely different style of wildlife encounter.
Private & Flexible
Your safari can be refined around your travel dates, accommodation preferences and gorilla trekking sector.
What's Included & Excluded
Your final quotation will clearly specify the accommodation, meals, permits, transfers and activities included in your personalized itinerary.
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit assistance
- Private safari transportation
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified in the final itinerary
- Queen Elizabeth National Park activities
- Kazinga Channel boat safari
- Park entry fees included in the itinerary
- Drinking water during safari
Not Included
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not stated in the itinerary
A Safari That Supports Conservation
Gorilla trekking takes place under controlled conditions designed to protect mountain gorillas and their habitat. Uganda Wildlife Authority guidance confirms that gorilla tracking takes place in designated locations and with authorized guides and permits.
By choosing a professionally organized safari, travelers can experience Uganda's wildlife while respecting the rules and conservation systems that help protect these extraordinary ecosystems.
Ready To Experience Uganda Differently?
From the roar of the savannah to the quiet of Bwindi's rainforest, this seven-day journey brings together two of Uganda's most extraordinary wildlife experiences. Tell us your preferred travel dates and let Taffie Safaris shape the journey around you.
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