Small-group safaris

7-Day Lake Mburo & Bwindi & Queen Elizabeth & Kibale Budget Small-Group Safari

from €2,252 (indicative) per person

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Length
7 days
Start and end
Kampala, start and end
Accommodation
Budget proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
Group size
Shared departure; maximum group and vehicle occupancy to be confirmed
Price from
€2,252 (indicative) pp sharing

Overview

7-Day Lake Mburo & Bwindi & Queen Elizabeth & Kibale Budget Small-Group Safari is designed as a longer circuit with several changes of setting, following Lake Mburo, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale. Use it as a small-group proposal where departure dates, vehicle occupancy and group routines need to be agreed.

Indicative market benchmark: US$2,520–2,565 per person, checked on 26 October 2026 against SafariBookings operator listings. This is a planning reference for a comparable route, not a confirmed Book Safari Tours rate or reserved departure. A dated quotation must confirm accommodation, transport, permits, taxes and inclusions. The meal table follows the researched reference programme; the final quotation confirms the services reserved for your party.

How the journey flows

Uganda suits travellers who want forest walks and savannah wildlife in one journey. The western parks can be linked by road, but the distances deserve generous transfer days. Gorilla and chimpanzee excursions require separate planning around permits, walking conditions and the exact starting sector.

Check each day alongside its transfers. In particular, allow for pickup times and road or flight connections before counting a full wildlife-viewing day.

Why choose this route

Lake Mburo

A compact wildlife stop can make a western Uganda road journey less hurried. Guided walks, boat trips and other outings should be identified individually in the quote.

Bwindi

A forest stay is planned around the trekking sector rather than an ordinary game-drive schedule. The permit, lodge and briefing point must be matched; walking time varies with the gorillas’ movements and terrain.

Queen Elizabeth

Savannah, lakes and channels provide variety between Uganda’s forest stages. Separate the boat excursion from game drives and confirm whether the itinerary includes the Ishasha sector.

Kibale

Kibale introduces a chimpanzee-focused forest stage to a Uganda circuit. Identify the exact permitted experience and briefing time, and allow flexibility for walking conditions.

Group size and departure arrangements

First, confirm the departure date, minimum group and maximum people per vehicle. Also, check whether every traveller has a suitable viewing position. A shared itinerary follows the group’s transfer and activity schedule; a private alternative may suit travellers who need more flexibility.

However, the benchmark does not establish that a departure is operating on your dates. Ask how a change in participant numbers affects the price and what happens if the advertised minimum group does not form.

Accommodation and package scope

The research reference is in the budget category. However, it is a starting point for discussion, not a hotel reservation. Then compare the proposed properties by their location, access to activities, room setup and meal plan. A tented camp can offer very different facilities from a basic campsite, even when both appear in the same broad budget search.

Next, request one itemised proposal. It should cover accommodation nights, game drives or guided visits, transfers, park charges, meals and drinking water. However, an activity mentioned as a possibility is not automatically included. Named hotels in third-party research are not evidence of a partnership or available rooms.

Prices, seasons and what can change

The researched USD reference is US$2,520–2,565 per person. Other displayed currencies are indicative conversions using the 2026-10-23 reference rates: USD 1 = EUR 0.89342, GBP 0.74804 and CAD 1.3995. Converted amounts are rounded up to whole currency units and are not exchange-rate guarantees.

Also, room sharing, the travel month, vehicle occupancy, domestic flights and permit availability can all change the final amount. Therefore, ask for the price for your exact party and dates. Include any single supplement, child arrangements and mandatory charges. Finally, check international airfare, entry documents, insurance, tips and optional excursions.

Ask for the trekking sector before approving a lodge. A room near one part of Bwindi may be poorly placed for a permit issued in another sector. Give accurate fitness and mobility information when requesting the itinerary.

Forest trekking and permit planning

Treat each primate activity as a separate, capacity-controlled request. Confirm the permit type, date and briefing location, and discuss fitness, mobility, minimum-age rules and health protocols with the operator before booking. The walking time and wildlife encounter cannot be promised. Keep the surrounding transfer days realistic and consider a rest night if the route feels compressed.

Planning your 7-Day Lake Mburo & Kibale Budget Group

  • Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the Kampala to Kampala routing?
  • Which budget properties and room types are available for my dates?
  • Which transport legs, activities, park fees and meals are included in the final amount?
  • What are the cancellation, amendment and payment conditions for the dated proposal?

Use the safari quote form to send your dates, party size, room needs and preferred pace. Refer to this itinerary title so the proposal can address the actual route. Review the booking terms and cancellation policy with the final quotation.

Official planning reference

For park information and current visitor guidance, consult Uganda Wildlife Authority. Research checked on 26 October 2026. The source trail and reference pricing are retained with this package in the editorial record.

Explore the full safari catalogue for alternatives, or send your preferred route through the quote form.

Route

Route map: Kampala, Lake Mburo, Bwindi, Kyambura Gorge, Kibale, KampalaStart & EndDay 1–2Day 3–4Day 5Day 6–7Start & EndDay 1–2Day 3–4Day 5Day 6–7Kampala: Start & EndLake Mburo: Day 1–2Bwindi: Day 3–4Kyambura Gorge: Day 5Kibale: Day 6–7

Uganda

  1. StartKampala (Day 1)
  2. Day 1–2Lake Mburo
  3. Day 3–4Bwindi
  4. Day 5Kyambura Gorge
  5. Day 6–7Kibale
  6. EndKampala (Day 7)

Accommodation & meals

DayAccommodationMeals
1 Budget tented bush camp in the Lake Mburo area; property and room type subject to quote Lunch, dinner
2 Budget tented bush camp in the Lake Mburo area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
3–4 Budget lodge in the Bwindi area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
5 Mid-range lodge in the Kyambura Gorge area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
6 Mid-range lodge in the Kibale area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
7 End of safariNo accommodation Breakfast, lunch

Places you visit

Bwindi (gorillas) Kibale Lake Mburo Queen Elizabeth

Chimpanzee trekking Gorilla trekking Wildlife safaris

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival and Lake Mburo

    Begin the proposed route from Kampala; agree on the pickup point and arrival timing before the programme is finalised. A compact wildlife stop can make a western Uganda road journey less hurried. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Kampala, Lake Mburo
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Budget tented bush camp in the Lake Mburo area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Lunch, dinner
  2. Day 2

    Time in Lake Mburo

    Use the day in Lake Mburo without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Guided walks, boat trips and other outings should be identified individually in the quote. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Lake Mburo
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Budget tented bush camp in the Lake Mburo area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day 3

    Lake Mburo to Bwindi

    Travel from Lake Mburo towards Bwindi, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. A forest stay is planned around the trekking sector rather than an ordinary game-drive schedule. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Bwindi
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Budget lodge in the Bwindi area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day 4

    Time in Bwindi

    Use the day in Bwindi without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. The permit, lodge and briefing point must be matched; walking time varies with the gorillas’ movements and terrain. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Bwindi
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Budget lodge in the Bwindi area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day 5

    Travel to Kyambura Gorge

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Kyambura Gorge area. Savannah, lakes and channels provide variety between Uganda’s forest stages. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kyambura Gorge
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Kyambura Gorge area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day 6

    Queen Elizabeth to Kibale

    Travel from Queen Elizabeth towards Kibale, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. Kibale introduces a chimpanzee-focused forest stage to a Uganda circuit. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Kibale
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Kibale area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day 7

    Onward connection from Kampala

    Complete the return or onward transfer to Kampala. The available activity time must be checked against the onward flight or pickup. Keep the connection realistic: airport check-in, road conditions and any border formalities can take priority over extra sightseeing. Accommodation after the tour is a separate request unless your quote includes it.

    • Kibale, Kampala
    • Departure transfer; duration depends on the confirmed endpoint
    • Breakfast, lunch

Prices & dates

from €2,252 (indicative) per person sharing

  • Price depends on travel dates, group size and lodge choice.
  • Departure dates and availability require confirmation.
  • Single supplement and child rates on request.
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Included

Included

  • Proposed accommodation nights — properties, room categories and availability to be confirmed
  • Planned transfers and guided activities — exact scope to be confirmed in the dated quote
  • Park, reserve and permit charges only as itemised in the final quotation
  • Meals and drinking water only as specified in the final itinerary

Not included

  • International flights unless expressly included in the final quote
  • Entry documents, personal travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Optional activities and upgrades not listed in the final quotation
  • Single supplements and mandatory surcharges unless expressly itemised

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