A 7-day Uganda safari is the sweet spot for a first trip — enough time for gorilla trekking and a full wildlife circuit, without the long trip that a comprehensive multi-park route requires.
Key Highlights
- Covers gorilla trekking plus a full Queen Elizabeth wildlife safari
- The most commonly booked itinerary length for first-time Uganda visitors
- Combines rainforest trekking with savannah game drives and a boat cruise
- Travels entirely by road, avoiding domestic flight costs
Day-by-Day Outline
Days 1–2: Drive from Entebbe to Bwindi, with a stop at Lake Mburo National Park. Day 3: Gorilla trek. Days 4–5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise. Day 6: Optional chimpanzee tracking at Kyambura Gorge. Day 7: Drive back to Entebbe.
Who This Itinerary Suits
This is our most recommended route for first-time visitors who want both gorillas and a genuine wildlife safari without stretching the trip past a week. For a lighter version, see our 3-day itinerary; for more parks and primates, see our 10-day itinerary.
Plan Your 7-Day Safari
Tell us your travel dates and we’ll confirm gorilla permit availability and build this route around your exact arrival and departure flights.