7 Days Uganda Safari from Kigali is the perfect way to explore the best of Uganda’s primates, wildlife, landscapes, and culture—while enjoying the short, smooth access through Rwanda. This safari begins with an exciting Kigali City Tour, crosses into Uganda for gorilla trekking in Bwindi, continues through the stunning highlands to Queen Elizabeth National Park, then heads to Kibale Forest for chimpanzees, and ends in Entebbe.

At Kenlink Tours, our team ensures seamless transfers, professional guiding, reliable 4×4 vehicles, and unforgettable experiences throughout your journey.

Safari Highlights

• Kigali City Tour (Day 1)

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel

• Wildlife game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

• Scenic drive through the crater lakes region

• End the tour in Entebbe

• Professional guiding with Kenlink Tours

Detailed Itinerary – 7 Days Uganda Safari from Kigali

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Full Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Bwindi (Uganda)

Your tour starts with a warm welcome from our Kenlink Tours driver-guide at Kigali International Airport or your hotel.

Begin your day with a comprehensive Kigali City Tour, visiting key highlights such as:

• Kigali Genocide Memorial

• Kimironko Local Market

• Kigali Convention Centre

• Presidential Palace Museum

• Remera and Kacyiru city viewpoints

Enjoy lunch in Kigali, then begin your scenic transfer to Uganda via the Cyanika or Katuna border. As you enter Uganda, the landscapes shift to rolling hills, terraced gardens, and misty forests.

Arrive at your Bwindi lodge in the evening.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 4–5 hours

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Rise early for breakfast and proceed to the trekking assembly point for a briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Your gorilla trek may take 1–6 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once you find them, you will have one unforgettable hour observing their behaviors—feeding, playing, grooming, and interacting.

This is one of the most powerful wildlife experiences on earth.

Return to your lodge for rest. Optional community visits available.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions.

Enjoy an en-route game drive where you may spot:

• Tree-climbing lions

• Buffaloes

• Elephants

• Topis

• Warthogs

• Antelopes

Proceed to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Start the day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, home to large herds of Uganda kob, lions, hyenas, elephants, and many bird species.

After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where the density of wildlife is incredible. Expect to see:

• Hippos

• Crocodiles

• Buffaloes

• Elephants

• Water birds

Return to your lodge for dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park – Bigodi Wetland Walk

After breakfast, drive to Kibale Forest, the primate capital of Africa.

In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community tourism hotspot known for monkeys, birds, and lush swamp vegetation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking – Drive to Entebbe

Begin your morning with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. You may also see red colobus monkeys, black-and-white colobus, blue monkeys, and various bird species.

After the trek, begin the scenic journey to Entebbe, passing through tea plantations, forests, and local towns.

Arrive in the evening and check into your Entebbe hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 7: Entebbe Exploration – Departure

Depending on your flight time, you may explore optional sites in Entebbe such as:

• Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (Zoo)

• Entebbe Botanical Gardens

• Craft markets

• Lake Victoria beachside

Your driver will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your 7-day safari with Kenlink Tours.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Safari Includes

• Kigali pick-up

• Kigali City Tour

• Gorilla trekking permit

• Chimpanzee permit

• All park entry fees

• Game drives & boat cruises

• All accommodation & meals as per itinerary

• Professional English-speaking guide

• 4×4 Safari vehicle

• Drinking water

• Entebbe drop-off

Why Choose This 7 Days Uganda Safari with Kenlink Tours?

This safari is operated by our company, Kenlink Tours, known for professionalism, reliability, and top-quality service. We ensure comfortable 4×4 transport, skilled guides, guaranteed permits, and smooth border crossings. The itinerary blends primates, wildlife, culture, and stunning scenery for a truly remarkable adventure from Rwanda to Uganda.

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