7-Day Uganda Self Drive Safari (Chimpanzee Tracking, Wildlife & Gorilla Trekking)

7 Days Uganda Self Drive Safari: Discover Uganda on a 7 days self-drive safari itinerary to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Gorilla trekking. This 7 days Uganda self drive safari is designed by Car rental 4×4 Africa, the foremost specialists in road trip adventures across Eastern Africa & Southern Africa Countries. Experience gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and wildlife viewing in Uganda during your 7 days Self Drive Safari with rooftop tent camper jeep for your journey.

Embark on a 7-day self-drive itinerary in Uganda to experience the chimpanzees in their natural habitat at Kibale National Park. Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a wildlife safari experience, where you will have the opportunity to encounter the Big 4. Embark on a journey through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of the rare and endangered mountain gorillas. Navigate through Ishasha, renowned for its tree-climbing lions, and conclude your tour at Lake Mburo National Park.

Highlights of the Uganda Self-Drive Itinerary

Land Cruiser Jeep

Tracking chimpanzees

Bigodi Swamp Nature walk

Game drives

Boat rides

Crater Lakes

Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha

Gorilla Tracking Trip

Highlights: 7-Day Uganda Self-Drive Itinerary –

Drive from Entebbe Airport to Via Via Guest House

Day 1:Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 2: Tracking chimpanzees , then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 3: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 4: Game Drive and Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national Park

Day 6: Journey to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 7: Drive to Entebbe International Airport.

A Detailed 7 Days Uganda Self Drive Safari Itinerary

Upon your arrival at the airport, a representative will be present to welcome you and facilitate your transfer to your hotel in Entebbe for the night. Dinner will be served based on your time of arrival.

Accommodation available at Via Via Guest House for camping purposes.

Day 1: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park

Today, you will drive from your hotel following breakfast to commence your journey to Kibale Forest National Park “the primate capital”. The journey traverses Uganda’s countryside, passing numerous agricultural lands, homesteads, roadside fruit and vegetable markets, and forests. The only stops you’ll make aside from these intriguing sights are to use the restrooms and stretch if necessary.

You will enjoy lunch in the picturesque town of Fort Portal, featuring stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains and lush green lawns. After lunch, explore the Bigodi village on a swamp walk. Besides the swamp, you will also visit different homes to learn how to make coffee, banana bread, baskets, and native medicines.

Campsite at Little Monkey Camp

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today marks the day for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, renowned as the primate capital of the world. Following your breakfast, you will drive to the briefing location prior to the chimpanzee trekking experience. The knowledgeable ranger guide will provide a briefing on what to anticipate and how to behave in the forest.

Following the briefing, you will embark on a hike through the tropical forest, offering an unforgettable and rewarding experience in pursuit of our closest relatives, the Chimpanzees. You are permitted one hour in their presence following your successful location of them. Your journey continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park, traversing the Crater Lakes region while taking in the stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountain ranges. You may choose to enjoy a late breakfast before making preparations to depart thereafter.

You may spend the afternoon “free” at your lodge, where you may rest and relax. You may also go on a game drive through the park before returning to your lodge, or you may go for a village walk around your lodge in the afternoon.

Campsite at Mweya hostel

Day 3: Game drive and boat cruise

Africa hosts an extensive and unparalleled diversity of species in their natural habitats. Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts the highest biodiversity of any protected area in Africa. The best time for observing wildlife is in the morning, as predators are actively searching for prey before retreating into concealment. Experience the unique and diverse species, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, and numerous others.

In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along Kazinga Channel, leading to Lake Edward, where you will observe a variety of wildlife that frequents its waters, as well as the diverse bird species that inhabit the area.

Campsite at Mweya hostel

Day 4, Game Drive and Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive through the Ishasha sector to observe the tree-climbing lions before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Ishasha represents the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its unique tree-climbing lions. Following their meals, these predators tend to ascend fig trees to rest, enjoy the breeze, and maintain a clear vantage point to observe their prey, aided by the tall savanna grass.

You will depart for the Ishasha sector to observe the lions, various bird species, and other mammals. Following this, you will continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Accommodation at Rafika Lodge / Ride 4 Women

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

The grand safari adventure in the “jungles of Africa” would not be complete without a day spent in the thick forest surrounded by the massive yet gentle mountain gorillas.The experience of trekking through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in pursuit of gorillas is truly exceptional. A briefing will be conducted by the ranger guides, after which participants will be organized into groups to track various gorilla families.

You will proceed to hike through the forest in pursuit of the gorillas, accompanied by a ranger guide. Upon locating the gorillas with your ranger guide, you will have the opportunity to observe them for one hour, after which you will commence your walk out of the forest.

Accommodation at Rafiki Lodge / Ride 4 Women

Day 6: Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park

Following the thrilling encounter with the gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, your driver guide will collect you after breakfast to commence the journey to the serene and picturesque Lake Mburo National Park. Experience the scenic routes of the Kigezi region, with opportunities for photography at various stopovers.

Upon your arrival at the park, you have the option to embark on a boat trip on Lake Mburo or participate in a nature walk or walking safari accompanied by a ranger guide. Following this experience, you will return to your lodge for the essential rest you require.

Accommodation at Uwa Camp Site.

Day 7: Transfer to Entebbe or Kampala.

After breakfast, embark on a short game drive before leaving the park, then proceed to Kampala. You will exit the park and pause at the Equator monument for lunch, souvenirs, and photo opportunities in both the northern and southern hemispheres.

This concludes your 7 days Uganda Self Drive primate safari. We appreciate your choice to explore Uganda with Car rental 4×4’s self drive car rental in Uganda. We trust that your experience was exceptional and that you will recommend others to explore the Pearl of Africa.