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7-Day Uganda Highlights Safari

7 days / 6 nights itinerary

7-Day Uganda Highlights Safari

Ziwa, the Nile, Kibale and Bwindi in an ambitious seven-day Uganda journey.

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7 days / 6 nightsKampala / Entebbe – Ziwa – Murchison Falls – Kibale – Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi – return

Ziwa, the Nile, Kibale and Bwindi in an ambitious seven-day Uganda journey. Dedicated travel days connect the scheduled experiences. Lodges and activities are matched to your dates, route and agreed quotation.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Ziwa & Murchison Falls

    Travel north from Kampala or Entebbe with a guided rhino-tracking stop at Ziwa before continuing toward Murchison Falls.

  2. Day 2

    Murchison game drive & Nile cruise

    Enjoy an early game drive and, after lunch, a boat cruise toward the base of Murchison Falls. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

  3. Day 3

    Murchison Falls to Kibale

    Reserve the day for the road transfer south to the Kibale area. Arrive at your lodge and relax before the chimpanzee trek.

  4. Day 4

    Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale

    Join the forest guides for chimpanzee trekking, subject to a confirmed permit. Keep the afternoon at leisure or include a Bigodi visit if agreed in your quotation.

  5. Day 5

    Kibale to Queen Elizabeth

    Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. An afternoon game drive depends on arrival time before settling into your lodge.

  6. Day 6

    Queen Elizabeth wildlife & transfer to Bwindi

    Take an early game drive if the agreed transfer schedule allows, then continue to Bwindi and the lodge matched to your trekking sector.

  7. Day 7

    Gorilla trekking & onward arrangements

    Experience ranger-led gorilla trekking, subject to permit availability. The return transport remains under operational review; a same-day road arrival in Kampala or Entebbe is not promised.

Highlights

  • Ziwa & Murchison Falls
  • Murchison game drive & Nile cruise
  • Murchison Falls to Kibale
  • Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
  • Kibale to Queen Elizabeth

Good to know

  • Best time: Ask us to match your dates to local conditions and activity availability.
  • Fully customisable — dates, pace and budget.
  • Accommodation choices and trekking permits are confirmed in your personal quotation.

Accommodation

6 nights in lodges selected for your budget and confirmed route. Lodge names, room types and meal arrangements are stated in your quotation.

Transport

Private transportation on the stated route. Vehicle type, pickup, luggage needs and the full transfer plan are confirmed in your quotation.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation for every night of the safari
  • Meals
  • Private transportation
  • Drinks: water and soda beverages
  • Driver-guide
  • All park entrance fees

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • International flights
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Trekking permit inclusion and cost — confirmed separately in your quotation

Important information

  • Your pickup, activity sequence and transfer timings are agreed before booking. Please share any mobility needs and onward travel plans.
  • The quotation itemises scheduled services and any separately payable activity or admission fees. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
  • Trekking permits are separate from park entrance fees. Permit availability, eligibility and trekking arrangements must be confirmed before booking.

Frequently asked questions

Where does this trip start and finish?

Pickup and return are arranged in Kampala or Entebbe. Share your hotel and onward travel plans when requesting a quotation.

Which accommodation will I stay in?

The quotation names your lodges and confirms room type, meal plan and location against the route.

How do I get a confirmed price?

Send your date, pickup location and group size. We will itemise transport, guiding, meals and any admission or activity costs in your personal quotation.

Are trekking permits included?

Do not assume they are covered by park entrance fees. Your personal quotation confirms the permit cost and whether it is included in the total.

Prices depend on your dates, group size and accommodation choices — every quotation is itemised, with no hidden costs.

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