7-Day Bwindi, Kibale & Queen Elizabeth NP Mid-Range Safari

20 Days Long Uganda Safari Adventure

Tour availability from Date: 28th December 2025 from Entebbe through December 2026.

Overview

Embark on a thrilling 7-day Uganda safari through Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This mid-range adventure combines chimpanzee tracking, game drives, boat cruises, gorilla trekking, and cultural encounters, making it one of the best Uganda safari packages.

Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights.

Destinations: Kampala, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Activities: Chimpanzee tracking, Gorilla trekking, Game drives, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Cultural tours
Accommodation Style: Mid-range lodges & hotels
Best for: Nature lovers, primate enthusiasts, and adventure seekers

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: 28/12.2025. Arrival in Uganda – Pickup from Entebbe International Airport.

Your driver-guide will welcome you at Entebbe Airport and brief you about the safari. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an optional Kampala or Entebbe city tour. Later, check in at your hotel for dinner and rest.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: Horizon Hotel Entebbe (Mid-range hotel, Entebbe)
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: 29/12.2025. Drive to Kibale Forest & Bigodi Wetland Walk.

After breakfast, drive through scenic tea plantations to Kibale National Park, home to 13 primate species. After lunch, enjoy a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary where you’ll spot Great Blue Turacos, baboons, and meet local communities.
Main Destination: Kibale Forest National Park.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (Mid-range lodge near Kibale)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: 30/12/2025. Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP.

Begin with a morning chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest. Spot other primates like L’Hoest’s monkeys and Mangabeys. After lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions and diverse wildlife.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Engiri Game Lodge – Deluxe Cottage (Mid-range lodge near Queen Elizabeth NP)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: 31/12/2025. Game Drive & Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel.

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Kasenyi plains, spotting lions, elephants, buffalo, and leopards. In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife thrive.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth NP – Kazinga Channel
Accommodation: Engiri Game Lodge – Deluxe Cottage (inside Queen Elizabeth NP)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: 1/1/2026. Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector.

After breakfast, drive through Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to over 400 mountain gorillas.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Ride 4 a Woman (Mid-range lodge near Bwindi)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: 2/1/2026. Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Cultural Experience.

Start early with a briefing before your gorilla trekking adventure. The trek may take 2–7 hours, but the magical encounter with mountain gorillas makes it worthwhile. In the evening, visit Batwa and Bakiga communities for a cultural tour.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Ride 4 a Woman
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: 3/1/2026. Return to Kampala & Departure.

After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with a stop at the Ugandan Equator for lunch and photos. You’ll be dropped off in Kampala or Entebbe Airport for your onward flight.
Main Destination: Kampala / Entebbe
Accommodation: None (End of tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Rate Per Person:

Price from: $3,680

(Rates vary based on season and gorilla and chimpanzee permit availability – book early to secure permits.)

Inclusions.

Gorilla Permit $800 & chimpanzee permits $250 and processing fees
• Park entry fees
• 6 Nights Accommodation Full Board (mid-range lodges)
• All meals as per itinerary
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
• Bottled drinking water and enroute lunch