7 Days Uganda’s gorilla trekking and wildlife safari

This private tour will give you chance to visit and trek Mountain gorillas in Uganda with arrival in Kigali to reduce on the drive time if you were to use Entebbe. It is a dream come true safari that can be extended to cover East African as a Combo Safari. You will visit special destinations; the famous Gorilla trekking will be in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The wildlife safari will be in Lake Mburo National Park. Arrival will be in Kigali, Rwanda and departure through Entebbe, Uganda. There is a lot of scenic beauty along the way through Rwanda and Uganda, all the way to good comfortable accommodation and a 4×4 comfortable safari car with a popup roof. This Safari will help you tick Gorilla trekking off your bucket list as well the beautiful wildlife in Uganda.

Tour Highlights 

  • Kigali City tour (Genocide Memorial etc)
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Game drive
  • Boat cruise
  • Walking safari

Detailed Travel Plan 

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and overnight

Drive Time: 30 minutes (Airport to Accommodation)

Activity Time: None

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Day 2: Breakfast and then start the city tour around Kigali. Later drive to Bwindi. Arrive in time for dinner, relaxation and overnight.

Drive Time: 3-4 Hours (Kigali to Bwindi)

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Day 3: Early breakfast and drive to the starting point for the gorilla trekking. After the experience drive back to the lodge to unwind, dinner and overnight.

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Activity Time: 4-6 hours (Gorilla trekking)

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Day 4: Breakfast at leisure, relax at the hotel, either canoeing, boat cruise or village tour would be ideal.

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Day 5: Early breakfast, drive towards Lake Mburo National Park. You will go for a game drive in the afternoon. Later drive to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Drive Time: 4-5 hours  (Bwindi to Lake Mburo)

Activity Time: 2 – 3 Hours (Game drive or boat cruise)

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Day 6: Breakfast early in the morning, morning walking safari and later head to the hotel for relaxation and lunch. You will then go for a boat cruise in the afternoon returning to the hotel early evening

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Activity Time: 1 – 2 Walking safari, 2 Hours (Boat Cruise)

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Dy 7: Breakfast, drive towards Entebbe airport for your flight out. You will stop over at the equator  for curio shopping, photography and lunch arriving at the airport in time for your flight.

Drive Time: 3-4 hours  (Lake Mburo to Entebbe)

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