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Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari
7-day safari in Uganda from US$2,035 pp, with route planning built around real safari logistics.
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Safari Summary
Everything you need to judge this tour properly
Use this first section to sense-check route strength, price, and core trip facts before you move into the full itinerary, inclusions, and booking details.
Quick Answer
What this safari actually gives you
7-Day Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari is a 7-day safari in Uganda. Published rates in the archive start from US$2,035 per person.
Safari Details
7-Day Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari itinerary and trip highlights
Review the full 7-Day Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari itinerary, including route planning, park sequence, accommodation rhythm, what's included, and key booking details for travelers comparing 7-day safari, covering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in Uganda, with 4x4 safari vehicle transport, from $2,035 per person.
7-Day Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari is a 7-day safari through Uganda. It focuses on Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park. The routing is paired with stays such as Nkundwa Nile View Lodge, Pumba Safari Cottages, and Gorilla Mist Camp, which helps keep long travel days practical and the wildlife time front and center. Rates currently start from US$2,035 per person, based on the published safari pricing in this archive. If you want a trip that feels organised before you travel and fluid once you arrive, this is the kind of safari Kesafaris can tailor with clearer lodge matching and smarter pacing. It works especially well for travelers who want to link Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park without wasting nights on the road.
Why this route feels stronger than a standard package
Safari route includes Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park.
Accommodation plan uses Nkundwa Nile View Lodge, Pumba Safari Cottages, and Gorilla Mist Camp.
Published seasonal per-person pricing is stored in the tour record.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Safari Route & Parks
Geographical coverage, park sequence, and how the itinerary unfolds across different safari areas.
7-Day Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari is a 7-day safari through Uganda. It focuses on Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park. The routing is paired with stays such as Nkundwa Nile View Lodge, Pumba Safari Cottages, and Gorilla Mist Camp, which helps keep long travel days practical and the wildlife time front and center. Rates currently start from US$2,035 per person, based on the published safari pricing in this archive. If you want a trip that feels organised before you travel and fluid once you arrive, this is the kind of safari Kesafaris can tailor with clearer lodge matching and smarter pacing. It works especially well for travelers who want to link Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park without wasting nights on the road.
Duration & Accommodation Rhythm
How many days, how the itinerary paces, and what accommodation experience you'll have each night.
7 day safari. This usually gives enough time to balance wildlife viewing with manageable transfer days.
Pricing & Budget Context
Cost breakdown, per-person rates, seasonal pricing, and value proposition of this safari route.
Indicative pricing starts from $2,035 per person. Final cost depends on season, rooming, transport style, and what is included on the route.
Safari Fit Guide
Is this the right safari for you?
We break down the trip pace, who it suits, and what the route really feels like so you can decide if it aligns with your travel style.
Who This Safari Is For
Best for travelers who want primate trekking but still want the trip anchored by a practical safari route.
Considerations
7-Day Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari sits in the Uganda catalog as a route-led option built around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, making it easier to compare against shorter, cheaper, or more premium safari circuits.
Route Pace at a Glance
Pace
Balanced route with 7 days.
Drive Times
Expect some medium transfer days, but a well-paced route should still leave room for meaningful game viewing.
Accommodation Style
Mid-range safari camps or lodges with a good balance of comfort and value.
Day-By-Day Itinerary
How the route unfolds on the ground
Read this section for the actual rhythm of the safari, not just the list of stops. It helps you judge how much time goes into game drives, transfers, lodge downtime, and overall route flow.
Day 1
Transfer To Murchison Falls Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Early in the morning, the driver will pick you up from your hotel or airport and brief you before heading out to Murchison Falls which is in the northern part of Uganda. Along the way, you will make a stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola where rhinos are being reintroduced to the wild in Uganda. You'll have a complete feel of the African Big Five mammals, as it is the rhinos, out of the Big Five that are missing in Murchison Falls National Park. Here you will go for a trek around the sanctuary on foot. You will have lunch at the sanctuary and some relaxation for an indefinitely short time and embark on an exciting road trip to Murchison Falls, arriving in the evening. After checking in at the lodge, your safari guide will lead you for the game drive in Murchison Falls National Park on the lookout for the like lions, hyenas, and leopards among others. Proceed back to the lodge for relaxation and dinner. Meal plan: All meals are included.
Day 2
Morning Game Drive Boat Cruise And Hike To The Top Of The Falls
After an early morning warm-up tea/coffee, you will transfer for a game drive to the northern bank in search of animals like lions, giraffes, oribis, elephants, Jackson’s hartebeests, Uganda kobs, and buffaloes among other animals and bird species. You will then return to the lodge in time for lunch and relax preparing for yet an exciting activity in the afternoon. After lunch, transfer for a 3-hour boat ride on the Nile River to the bottom of the falls. Here you will have the opportunity to view animals such as crocodiles, and hippos, in the water and some on the river banks. Buffaloes, waterbucks, and elephants are often seen on the river bank grazing and drinking water. You will then have to hike to the top of the falls for a clear view of the falls. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner, and overnight stay. Meal plan: All meals are included.
Day 3
Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
On this day, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will have lunch en route. This exciting road trip will transverse you through African villages with green-covered hills, tea plantations, banana plantations, and African homesteads. You will arrive at the lodge late in the evening. You may do an evening game drive if time allows.
Day 4
Chimpanzees Trekking And Afternoon Boat Cruise
Have an early morning breakfast then go for a morning Chimpanzees trekking in Kalinzu forest, you will be briefed about the dos and don'ts of Chimpanzees trekking and then embark on the forest hike, here you will have a chance to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat. In the afternoon hours, you will partake in a launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. You will appreciate the high scores of elephants, hippos, buffalos, and crocodiles. Several bird species will also be seen including the rare shoe bill.
Day 5
Tree Climbing Lions In Ishasha And Transfer To Bwindi Gorilla Land
You'll transfer through the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the way to Bwindi, this area is known for its tree-climbing lions. In Ishasha, we will drive off in this adventurous vast savannah area with topis and African elephants and you'll hopefully get the lions high in the fig tree branches. You will have lunch in Ishasha and continue with the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Here you will experience a change in the landscape from flat savanna, via cultivated hills to jungle-covered mountains.
Day 6
Gorilla Tracking And Batwa Culture Tour
Have an early morning breakfast and have a short drive to the briefing point. Enjoy the biggest highlight of this tour, Gorilla trekking may last for about 3 to 6 hours depending on the gorilla family you’re assigned to visit. You will trek through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes, escorted by the ranger guide and other guest trackers, on the lookout for the mountain gorillas. The trekking can sometimes be hard and long, but as soon as you catch a glimpse of the beautiful silverback, any discomforts will be forgotten. As a result of the nature of the activity, you will eat packed lunch in the forest. Later retire to the lodge for relaxation. In the evening, go for the Batwa community walk where you will visit the local people, Batwa pygmies are an indigenous group of people who have lived in this forest for many years, and enjoy traditional dances from. Transfer lake Bunyonyi. Your dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 7
Transfer To Kampala City Or Entebbe Airport Via The Equator Line
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on the boat ride to the mainland. You will later get set to Kampala with a stopover along the way for lunch and at the Equator to take photographs and purchase some souvenirs. After your lunch, you will continue to Kampala or Entebbe Airport. Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch. End of tour (See Getting There for more details) - End of tour (See Getting There for more details): Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Pricing Guide
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Use these per-person rates to compare travel windows, group sizes, and any single-room uplift. The live estimator in the booking panel then helps you model your likely total more accurately.
| Travel Window | Solo 1 room | 2 people 1 room | 3 people 2 rooms | 4 people 2 rooms | 5 people 3 rooms | 6 people 3 rooms | Single Room Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | USD $3,135 | USD $2,475 | USD $2,332 | USD $2,277 | USD $2,200 | USD $2,035 | USD $660 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this safari cover?
7-Day Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari is a 7-day safari in Uganda covering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
How much does this safari cost?
Published rates in this archive start from US$2,035 per person, with final cost changing by travel dates and group size.
Is the day-by-day route already mapped out?
Yes. The itinerary in the database includes a rewritten day-by-day route based on the factual sequence from the source archive.
Is there a minimum age for this safari?
Yes. The source pricing notes list a minimum age of 15.
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Overview
7-Day Wildlife Big 5 Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari is a 7-day safari through Uganda. It focuses on Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park. The routing is paired with stays such as Nkundwa Nile View Lodge, Pumba Safari Cottages, and Gorilla Mist Camp, which helps keep long travel days practical and the wildlife time front and center. Rates currently start from US$2,035 per person, based on the published safari pricing in this archive. If you want a trip that feels organised before you travel and fluid once you arrive, this is the kind of safari Kesafaris can tailor with clearer lodge matching and smarter pacing. It works especially well for travelers who want to link Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Murchison Falls National Park without wasting nights on the road.