Safari overview:
Gorilla trekking is such an amazing experience that most visitors like to do. On this seven days Uganda gorilla tracking and wildlife safari, you will travel across the beautiful national parks of Uganda such as Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi impenetrable national Park, Lake Mburo
National Park and too you will have a chance to look at the once forest inhabitants, the Batwa
experience.
You will do activities like game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park, you will also do a boat cruise at Kazinga channel and Lake Mburo. Not only the above activities, but you will also do the most selling activity, gorilla trekking and birding and on your last day, you will visit Kampala capital city after which you will fly back home.
Discover Our Rates & Accommodations for This Tour
Mid-Range Class
All of our tours can be personalised. For most safari itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions upon request. To find out more, contact us directly
| 2 people sharing | 4 people sharing | 6 people sharing | Single supplement ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| From $3,220 p/p | From $2,599 p/p | From $2,504 p/p | From $319 |
Prices indicated are per person (p/p).
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your Epic Uganda Vacation guide. Following a brief orientation, we begin our journey westward. Notably, we stop in Fort Portal for lunch before reaching the park.
Day 2: Kazinga Channel & Tree-Climbing Lions
At dawn, we head to the Kazinga Channel for a morning boat cruise. Later, we drive to the Ishasha Sector to search for the legendary tree-climbing lions.
Day 3: Bwindi Forest & Birding
Next, we transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In the evening, enjoy a guided birding walk along the park’s edge, home to over 330 species.
Day 4: The Gorilla Trek & Batwa Culture
Today is the highlight. After a briefing at the UWA headquarters, you will trek to find the Mountain Gorillas. In the evening, visit the Batwa community to experience their ancient forest traditions.
Day 5: To Lake Mburo National Park
Following breakfast, we drive to Lake Mburo. We stop at the Igongo Cultural Centre in Mbarara to learn about the history of the Ankole people before entering the park.
Day 6: Game Drive & Lake Mburo Cruise
At sunrise, we explore the park, home to the largest population of Burchell’s Zebras in Uganda. In the afternoon, a boat cruise offers chances to see hippos and the rare Shoebill Stork.
Day 7: The Equator & Departure
On our final day, we stop at the Uganda Equator for photos in both hemispheres. We then proceed to Kampala for a quick city tour before your departure flight.
Important: 2026 Safari Permit & Fee Update
For your “Know Before You Go” or FAQ section, here are the current official UWA 2024-2026 tariffs:
| Activity | Foreign Non-Resident | Foreign Resident |
| Gorilla Trekking Permit | $800 | $700 |
| Chimpanzee Permit (Kibale) | $250 | $200 |
| Golden Monkey Permit | $100 | $80 |
| Park Entrance (Daily) | $40 – $45 | $30 – $35 |
Pro Tip: For the best value, consider visiting in April, May, or November. In 2026, the Uganda Wildlife Authority introduced low-season discounts, reducing Gorilla permits to $600 and Chimpanzee permits to $200 for foreign non-residents.
Before Booking, Please Read the Following Carefully
- Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes.
- The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
- The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request.
- Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
- By booking this safari, the client accepts Epic Uganda Vacations Terms and Conditions of business.
