7 Day Luxury Safari combining the Big 5 and Mountain Gorillas

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Discover the best of Uganda on this 7 Day Luxury Safari combining the Big 5 and Mountain Gorillas. This premium itinerary takes you to Murchison Falls National Park for wildlife and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking.Start with 3 nights in Murchison Falls at a 5-star lodge like Nile Safari Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge. Enjoy early morning game drives to see lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo and leopards.

Take a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls and hike to the top for views of the falls forcing through a narrow gorge. Optional rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is included en-route. africanmeccasafaris.comallugandasafaris.comFly or drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for 2 nights at Bwindi Lodge or Gorilla Forest Lodge. Track one of 20+ habituated Mountain Gorilla families and spend 1 unforgettable hour with them in the wild. Add a Batwa Cultural Experience after your trek.

7 Day luxury Big 5 + gorilla safari Uganda: Track rhinos at Ziwa, Big 5 game drives + Nile boat cruise in Murchison Falls, gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Stay 5 star: Nile Safari Lodge + One&Only. Private fly-in. See Africa’s Big 5 + endangered mountain gorillas in just 7 days. This luxury Uganda safari combines rhino tracking on foot at Ziwa Sanctuary, Big 5 game drives + Nile boat cruise in Murchison Falls, then fly to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for private gorilla trekking.

No 10hr road drives. Private charter flights between parks. Stay at 5-star lodges only: Nile Safari Lodge with infinity pool over the Nile + One&Only Gorilla’s Nest with heated plunge pools overlooking gorilla habitat.

7 Days / 6 Nights

10++ Age

Luxury Safari

Uganda

Uganda Primate Tracking Safari

Uganda Wildlife Safari

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Accommondation

Airport Pick up/ Dropping

Bottled Water

Entry Fees

Gorilla Permit

Meals

Park entry fees

Personal Guide

Transportation/Car
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All Museum Tickets

Chimpanze permit

Medical Insurance

Shopping fees

Tipping the Guide

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7 Day Luxury Big 5 + Gorilla Safari Uganda 2026 Murchison Falls + Bwindi 5 Star

Big 5 Safari Uganda 2016 see lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino in 1 Trip

Young lion in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 1: Arrival Entebbe → Kampala Luxury Overnight

Arrive Entebbe International Airport. Private meet & greet. Transfer 45min to Kampala in air-conditioned 4x4 Land Cruiser. Check-in at Sheraton Kampala Hotel - presidential suite upgrade subject to availability. Evening: Safari briefing + Big 5 checklist over dinner. _Meal: Dinner | Lodging: Sheraton Kampala 5 Star | Drive: 1hr | Altitude: 1,200m

Day 2: Kampala → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls*

At 6:30am, depart of, drive for about 3.5hrs north via Luwero. Stop for coffee. At around 9:30am, Prepare for Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Uganda’s only place for rhino trekking. 1.5hr walk with armed ranger. See white rhinos up close on foot. Photo opportunity. At 12:30pm: Have Lunch at Ziwa lodge restaurant and by 2:00pm, drive for about 2hrs to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest park. By4:00pm you willl have arrived and settled in your lodge as you wait for the evening session. Late afternoon, have a game drive through the Northern Bank. First sightings of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, Uganda kob. At around, 7:00pm: Check-in Nile Safari Lodge. Welcome cocktail + dinner overlooking the Nile River. _Meal: B,L,D | Lodging: Nile Safari Lodge 5 Star | Drive: 5.5hrs | Big 5: Rhino

Day 3: Murchison Falls - Game Drive + Boat Cruise to Falls Base*

Wake up Early morning to catch up with the early risers in the Open, enjoy a 3-hour game drive in the open serrated Savannah. This is the best time to spot lion, leopard, hyena. Huge herds of buffalo + elephant on Kasenyi plains. Giraffe and the lazy antelope grazing everywhere. 9:00am: Return for full English breakfast at lodge, and at 11:00am, We will have a 3hour boat cruise upstream to base of Murchison Falls-a fountain of magnificent insights. Feed your eyes at the World’s most powerful waterfall gushing through the rocks downstream. See over 2,000+ hippos, Nile crocodiles, waterbuck, elephant bathing at shoreline. Birding: African fish eagle, kingfisher, bee-eater. At 2:00pm: Enjoy a 45minutes Hike to top of falls. This a stunning memorable spot for Epic photos + sighting closelr at the roaring of falls. At 4:00pm: Optional sundowner boat cruise or rest at infinity pool overlooking Nile. _Meal: B,L,D | Lodging: Nile Safari Lodge | Big 5: Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard possible_

Day 4: Murchison → Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Wake up early morning at 6:00am: You will have an Optional short game drive or sleep in. At 8:00am after your breakfast, check out your lodge and catch up with your private charter flight from Murchison → Kihihi Airstrip for a bout 1hr 20minutes to Bwindi. This is a Scenic flight over the Albertine Rift-a significant geological and ecological region in East Africa, known for its rich biodiversity, unique landscapes, and complex socio-political challenges. At around 10:00am, arrive in Kihihi and drive 45 minutes to Buhoma sector Bwindi. At 12:00pm: Check-in One&Only Gorilla’s Nest. Have your luxury lunch and prepare for briefing on gorilla trekking rules. At 3:00pm: Optional Batwa cultural experience or rest in heated plunge pool with forest views. Evening: 5 course dinner + wine pairing. _Meal: B,L,D | Lodging: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest 5 Star | Flight: 1hr 20min | Drive: 45min_

Day 5: Bwindi - Gorilla Trekking Day 1

Wake up very early morning by 5:30am, have your breakfast and head for the thrilling gorilla trek adventure in the jungle forests of Bwindi impenetrable forest. At exactly 7:00am, Drive 10min to Buhoma Park Headquarters. morning briefing at Buhoma starts at 07:30. A Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger hands you a laminated sheet with a map of the sector and a name printed at the top + group allocation. At 8:00am: Start up your Gorilla trek lasting for 2-6hrs depending on gorilla family location. Trek through dense rainforest with private guide + 2 porters. When you find gorillas: Spend 1hr with this Gorillahabituated family. See silverback, females, babies. Photos allowed but with no flash light or any sound. After the encounter, at 1:00pm: Return to lodge for massage + lunch. At 4:00pm: Have a Rest or if you are still energytic enough, venture on to the guided forest walk to the waterfall. At 7:00pm: Enjoy your Private dinner in your suite or lodge restaurant. _Meal: B,L,D | Lodging: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest | Trek: 2-6hrs | Altitude: 1,400-2,600m_

Day 6: Bwindi - Gorilla Trekking Day 2 + Relaxation

Wakr up early morning for your second Gorilla trek Adventure. Have your morning Breakfast at leisure. At around 8:30am, head for the second gorilla trek in a different sector/family. Each family has unique behavior. Porters carry your gear + help on steep slopes. And by 12:30pm: Return to lodge. Farewell lunch. Afternoon: Spa treatment included for couples. Infinity pool + bar overlooking rainforest canopy. Optional: Visit local community craft shop. _Meal: B,L,D | Lodging: One&Only Gorilla’s Nest | Trek: 2-5hrs_

Day 7: Bwindi → Fly Kihihi → Entebbe Departure

Wake up early morning feeling the cold breeze emanating from the Jungles of Bwindi, by 7:00am, Have your Leisurely breakfast and check out of the lodge At 8:30am: Have a short drive of about 45min to Kihihi Airstrip, this is where we will catch up with our private charter at 10:00am, have a flight from Kihihi → Entebbe in about 1hr 30min. Arrive at Entebbe Airport by Mid-day to catch up with your flight. You will have a Day room at airport hotel if late flight. Afternoon: Drop at Entebbe Airport for evening international flight OR extend to Lake Victoria for 1 night. _Meal: B,L | Flight: 1hr 30min | Drive: 45min_