7 Days Queen Elizabeth Gorillas Trekking In Bwindi and Lake Mburo Safari

7-Day Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Mburo Safari – Ideal for Elderly Travelers and Leisure Explorers

This 7 days queen elizabeth gorillas trekking in bwindi and lake mburo safari offers a perfectly balanced and enriching wildlife and cultural experience, thoughtfully designed for senior travelers or those who prefer shorter, less physically demanding journeys. Beginning in Kampala, the adventure takes you through Uganda’s most scenic and wildlife-rich destinations, including Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The safari combines exciting game drives, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, breathtaking landscapes, and immersive cultural experiences, all at a relaxed pace suitable for travelers of varying fitness levels. This itinerary is available year-round and can be customized to suit any budget.

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Kibale Forest National Park

Your safari kicks off with a scenic drive west from Kampala or Entebbe toward Fort Portal, a picturesque town nestled in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. After enjoying lunch in Fort Portal and exploring the area’s breathtaking crater lakes, you’ll continue to Kibale Forest National Park, home to 13 primate species and over 375 bird species. Check into your forest lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax for the night.

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge (or similar) | Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Walk

After breakfast, you’ll head into the lush Kibale Forest for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. Guided by expert rangers, you’ll observe wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat along with other primates such as red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, and olive baboons. Return to the lodge for lunch, then visit Bigodi Swamp in the afternoon, a community run ecotourism site known for its rich biodiversity, particularly birdlife. After the swamp walk, return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge (or similar) | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Crater Lakes En Route

Depart Kibale and make a short visit to Lake Nkuruba, where the serene crater lakes are framed by verdant forests and rolling hills. After lunch, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse ecosystems. Upon arrival, embark on an evening game drive where you may spot elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, and warthogs. Settle into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Bush Lodge (or similar) | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Queen Elizabeth Safari – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start your day with a sunrise game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, a prime location to see lions, leopards, hyenas, and large herds of Uganda kob. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax before heading out for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon. This natural waterway links Lake Edward and Lake George and offers superb sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and hundreds of bird species. After the cruise, enjoy dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation: Bush Lodge (or similar) | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, drive to the southern Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its rare tree climbing lions often seen lounging in fig trees. Enjoy a short game drive in search of these majestic creatures before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the late afternoon, check in to your lodge, and relax as you prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure.

Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge (or similar) | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking Experience & Batwa Cultural Encounter

This is the highlight of your safari, a once in a lifetime opportunity to trek through Bwindi’s dense jungle in search of endangered mountain gorillas. After a briefing at the park headquarters, your guided trek will lead you to one of the habituated gorilla families. Spend up to one magical hour observing their behavior in the wild. In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural walk to meet the indigenous Batwa pygmies and learn about their forest-based traditions, music, and way of life.

Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge (or similar) | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Return to Kampala or Entebbe via Equator Line

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe with en-route stops, including lunch in Mbarara and a photo opportunity at the Uganda Equator line. Browse craft shops for souvenirs and enjoy the beautiful countryside one last time before concluding your incredible 7-day Uganda safari. You will be dropped at your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe or at the airport for your onward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Safari Inclusions:

All park entrance fees

Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits

Accommodation as listed

Professional English-speaking guide/driver

All ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle

Guided nature walks and all mentioned activities

Bottled drinking water

All meals as per itinerary

All government taxes and VAT

Exclusions:

International flights

Uganda entry visa

Additional accommodation before/after the tour

Tips (suggested $20 per person/day)

Travel insurance

Personal expenses (e.g. drinks, laundry, souvenirs)

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