7 Days Queen Elizabeth Wildlife and Gorilla Safari

Safari Overview

Travel from Uganda’s savannah wildlife to the gorilla forests of Bwindi, with Lake Bunyonyi as a peaceful finale. This is a private safari proposal, with your accommodation choices and activity arrangements agreed before booking. Travel times are indicative and depend on roads, weather, park arrangements and border formalities where applicable.

Suggested route: Entebbe – Lake Mburo – Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi – Entebbe.

Detailed Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe to Lake Mburo

Depart Entebbe for the southwest, travelling through towns and farmland toward Lake Mburo National Park. Arrive for a game drive if time permits, looking for zebras, buffaloes and antelope along open tracks. Check in to your selected lodge for dinner, and discuss the next day's programme with your driver-guide.

Overnight: A suitable lodge or hotel in the overnight destination, chosen after your preferred comfort level and availability are confirmed.

Day 2: Lake Mburo to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Begin with a morning wildlife outing or guided walk and enjoy breakfast before continuing west. The route passes broad landscapes and settlements toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Depending on arrival time, enjoy an evening drive close to the lodge. The park supports elephants, buffaloes, antelope and many birds, though sightings always vary.

Overnight: A suitable lodge or hotel in the overnight destination, chosen after your preferred comfort level and availability are confirmed.

Day 3: Game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise

Start at first light for a game drive through an appropriate sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Return for breakfast or a late meal, then embark on a scheduled boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Hippos, waterbirds and other wildlife are often seen from the water. Finish with a relaxed evening overlooking the park landscape.

Overnight: A suitable lodge or hotel in the overnight destination, chosen after your preferred comfort level and availability are confirmed.

Day 4: Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi

Travel south through the Ishasha sector, keeping watch for wildlife including the area's well-known tree-climbing lions, which are never guaranteed. Continue toward the Bwindi highlands with lunch en route. Arrive at a lodge close to your assigned gorilla trekking sector and prepare for an early start on the following day.

Overnight: A suitable lodge or hotel in the overnight destination, chosen after your preferred comfort level and availability are confirmed.

Day 5: Gorilla trekking adventure

Join the park briefing before setting off through Bwindi's dense vegetation with trained rangers. The search can range from a manageable walk to a demanding hike, depending on the gorillas' movements. Enjoy your regulated visit with the allocated family and return to the lodge after the trek. Rest for the evening and take in the forest atmosphere.

Overnight: A suitable lodge or hotel in the overnight destination, chosen after your preferred comfort level and availability are confirmed.

Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi relaxation

Leave Bwindi after breakfast and travel toward Lake Bunyonyi, an area of steep terraced hills and calm freshwater scenery. Spend time at a viewpoint or take a guided boat excursion if desired. Enjoy an unhurried afternoon at the lodge; guests often welcome this quieter day after the intensity of gorilla trekking.

Overnight: A suitable lodge or hotel in the overnight destination, chosen after your preferred comfort level and availability are confirmed.

Day 7: Return to Entebbe

Depart southwest Uganda for the long drive to Entebbe, with comfort and lunch stops along the route. Arrive late in the day for your planned airport or hotel drop-off, subject to traffic. We recommend a late departure flight or an additional Entebbe night when scheduling international connections.

Overnight: Safari ends after the agreed drop-off; additional accommodation can be arranged if required.

What Your Safari Quotation Can Include

• Private vehicle and professional driver-guide for the agreed route
• Accommodation in the agreed category for the confirmed nights
• Meals as specified in your final written quotation
• Park entries and pre-booked activities explicitly listed as included
• Airport, hotel or border transfers listed in the itinerary

Normally Excluded Unless Quoted Otherwise

• International flights, visa costs and personal travel insurance
• Gratuities, extra drinks and personal purchases
• Optional experiences not specified in the confirmed programme
• Gorilla, chimpanzee and golden monkey permits unless clearly included in the final quotation
• Any costs arising from independent programme changes

Important Safari Planning Notes

Gorilla trekking participants must be at least 15 years old. Permit availability is limited and every trek follows the relevant park authority rules. Wild animals move freely, so sightings and trekking durations cannot be guaranteed. Accommodation and activities are proposed options until we confirm space and receive your approval. Please share your travel dates and group size for a current quotation.

Ready to enquire? Use the safari enquiry form below and mention this itinerary. We can discuss preferred lodges, routing and a realistic travel pace before finalising your booking.