8 Days Uganda Wildlife Tour
This 8-day wildlife adventure takes you through some of Uganda’s most stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems. From birding in Mabamba Wetlands, game viewing and boat safaris in Lake Mburo National Park, trekking endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, to experiencing the wildlife and boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, this tour offers the ultimate Ugandan safari experience.
8 Days Uganda Wildlife Tour
This 8-day wildlife adventure takes you through some of Uganda’s most stunning landscapes and diverse ecosystems. From birding in Mabamba Wetlands, game viewing and boat safaris in Lake Mburo National Park, trekking endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, to experiencing the wildlife and boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, this tour offers the ultimate Ugandan safari experience.
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport or designated pickup location, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Start the day with a birding excursion to Mabamba Swamp, one of the best places to see the elusive shoebill stork. After the birding experience, continue your journey to Lake Mburo National Park.
Begin the day with a morning game drive in the savannah plains where you may spot zebras, impalas, elands, and more. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Mburo, offering sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and various water birds.
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorilla population. Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your lodge.
Accommodation: Engagi Lodge / Buhoma Community Campground
After a morning briefing from park rangers, begin your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. Trekking through dense jungle, you'll encounter these incredible primates and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most visited wildlife destination. Enjoy the scenic views along the way, and arrive in time to relax at your lodge.
Begin the day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, known for lions, elephants, antelopes, and more. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a haven for hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and countless bird species.
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe with a lunch stop en route. You’ll be dropped off at the airport for your outbound flight or at your hotel in Kampala/Entebbe.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entry fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Accommodation throughout the tour
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- All transfers including airport pickup and drop-off
- Ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Meals and bottled water as outlined
- All applicable taxes and government levies
Excludes
- International flights
- Pre/post-tour accommodation (optional)
- Tips
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visas, laundry)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any increase in park fees or taxes imposed by the government


