7-Day Big 5, Gorillas & Chimpanzees Safari (Midrange)

Tour Highlights

Tour Introduction

A week-long adventure for those seeking to combine Uganda's top wildlife icons - the Big Five, mountain gorillas, and chimpanzees, with comfortable lodges and a diverse landscape route.

Unique Selling Proposition

• Ultimate primate and Big Five sweep in just 7 days

• Efficient private logistics, great for those with limited time

• Includes lesser-known Lake Bunyonyi and the Equator

Accessibility

Starts and ends in Entebbe; all transfers in private 4x4 with pop-up roof for optimal viewing.

Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Ziwa Rhinos & Murchison Falls National Park

• Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and meet your safari guide.

• Drive north through Uganda’s heartland.

• Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for on-foot rhino tracking.

• Enjoy a picnic lunch at the sanctuary.

• Continue to Murchison Falls National Park; arrive by late afternoon.

• Settle into your lodge and enjoy sunset views.

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Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge 

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari

• Early morning game drive across the northern savannah plains.

• Return for breakfast and leisure time.

• Afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.

• Optional hike to the top of the falls.

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Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Breakfast and scenic drive south to Queen Elizabeth NP.

• Stop for lunch en route in Fort Portal or a roadside market.

• Evening game drive in the Kasenyi plains.

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Overnight: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth – Kazinga Channel & Ishasha Sector

• Morning boat safari along the Kazinga Channel to spot hippos, buffalo, and birds.

• Lunch at the lodge.

• Afternoon drive through Ishasha sector, known for tree-climbing lions.

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Overnight: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

• Early breakfast and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

• Gorilla trekking experience (2–6 hours).

• Lunch and freshening up.

• Afternoon transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

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Overnight: Gorilla Mist Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi – Leisure & Exploration

• Relaxed breakfast with lake views.

• Optional activities: canoeing, village visits, birdwatching, nature walks.

• Afternoon at leisure.

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Overnight: Bunyonyi Eco Resort Lodge at Lake Bunyonyi 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Return to Entebbe – Equator Stop & Departure

• Breakfast and drive back to Entebbe.

• Stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs.

• Lunch en route.

• Arrive in Entebbe by late afternoon for departure or overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Major Attractions

• Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary: The best and only reliable wild rhino viewing in Uganda.

• Murchison Falls: Marvel at the Northern Uganda savannah, capped by an iconic waterfall trek.

• Queen Elizabeth NP: Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, hippo-packed lakes, and abundant birdlife.

• Bwindi & Bunyonyi: Once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking and tranquil island landscapes on Africa’s second-deepest lake.

Amenities, Inclusions & Exclusions

Amenities:

• All ensuite rooms and midrange lodges

• Guided walks and on-site dining

Inclusions:

• All permits and fees

• Meals as per itinerary

• Drinking water

• Airport transfers

Exclusions:

• International airfare

• Visas

• Alcoholic drinks and laundry

Best Time to Travel

See previous entry; June–September and December–February are prime.

Packing & Travel Tips

Adjust for higher altitude weather in Bwindi/Bunyonyi. Always carry a small backpack for daily excursions and rain protection gear for gorilla treks

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