Botswana Okavango & Uganda Gorilla Safari: A 7-Day African Adventure
Okavango Delta • Moremi Game Reserve • Bwindi • Lake Bunyonyi
A premium combination of Botswana’s pristine Okavango wilderness and Uganda’s extraordinary mountain gorillas designed for travelers who want two of Africa’s most distinctive wildlife experiences in one seamless journey.
Imagine beginning your African journey among the shimmering waterways of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, watching elephants move through pristine wetlands and wildlife gather around remote channels. Then, just days later, find yourself deep inside Uganda’s ancient Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, standing quietly in the presence of a family of mountain gorillas.
This 7 Days Botswana Okavango & Uganda Gorilla Safari brings together two of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences in one carefully designed adventure. From the wild landscapes of the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve to the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, this journey is created for travelers who want more than a conventional safari.
Botswana’s Okavango Delta – Heaven on Earth + Uganda Gorilla Safari
Why Travelers Love This Safari
Botswana and Uganda offer remarkably different safari experiences.
Botswana is famous for its waterways, vast wilderness and exceptional wildlife viewing. The Okavango Delta creates a constantly changing landscape of lagoons, channels, islands and floodplains where wildlife can be experienced from game vehicles and, depending on seasonal conditions, by mokoro and boat.
Uganda offers a completely different adventure.
Here, the journey leads into the mountains of southwestern Uganda and the ancient rainforest of Bwindi, home to endangered mountain gorillas.
Combining the two destinations creates an African itinerary with extraordinary
Epic Gorilla Trekking
A luxury African safari combining the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana with mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Uganda.
Head Office
Sarit Gorilla Safaris Limited. Boston St, Salaama Road, Kampala, Uganda
Safari Includes
- Park fees and conservation levies for both countries
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4×4 safari vehicles
- Charter flights within Botswana
- Bottled water during all safari activities
- Full board accommodation at luxury camps and lodges
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides and safari specialists
- Driver and guide allowances
- Okavango Delta game drives
- Mokoro rides, game drives, walking safaris, and night drives
- Uganda gorilla trekking permit
- Bwindi gorilla trekking experience with ranger guides
- Lake Bunyonyi canoe experience
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Safari Excludes
- International flights to Botswana and from Uganda
- Flight from Botswana to Uganda
- Visa fees for Botswana and Uganda, where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities
- Souvenirs and other personal purchases
- Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Experience the best of two extraordinary African destinations on a 7 day Botswana Okavango & Uganda Gorilla Safari. Explore the waterways and wildlife of the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve before journeying to Uganda for an unforgettable mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and a relaxing escape on Lake Bunyonyi.
A carefully designed luxury safari combining pristine wilderness, exceptional wildlife and once-in-a-lifetime encounters.
Combining the two destinations creates an African itinerary with extraordinary variety:
- Okavango Delta wetlands
- Moremi wildlife experiences
- African elephants and buffalo
- Game drives and nature walks
- Mokoro experiences
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Bwindi rainforest
- Lake Bunyonyi
- Scenic African landscapes
- Two completely different wildlife ecosystems
Safari Highlights
- 3 nights at Moremi Crossing
- Okavango Delta mokoro experience
- Moremi game drives
- Guided nature walks
- Boat safari, water levels permitting
- Scenic light-aircraft transfers
- Uganda gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- 1 night at Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
- 1 night at Lake Bunyonyi Lodge
- Lake Bunyonyi canoe experience
- Private safari arrangements in Uganda
- Gorilla permit included
- Airport transfers in Botswana and Uganda
Day 1: Maun to the Okavango Wilderness
Arrive at Maun Airport, the gateway to Botswana’s Okavango Delta. From Maun, board a light aircraft for a scenic flight over the waterways and floodplains of the Okavango to the Moremi area.
On arrival at the local airstrip, the Moremi Crossing team will meet you and transfer you to camp.
Settle into your spacious tented accommodation overlooking the wilderness before heading out for your first afternoon safari activity.
Keep your eyes open for elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, zebra and other wildlife as you begin your Botswana adventure.
Accommodation: Moremi Crossing
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Moremi Game Drives & Okavango Wildlife
Wake to the sounds of the African wilderness before setting out for a full day exploring the Moremi ecosystem.
Depending on seasonal conditions and water levels, your activities may include a morning and afternoon game drive, guided nature walk, mokoro excursion or boat cruise.
The Okavango is particularly special because wildlife viewing changes between land and water environments. You may encounter elephants moving through the floodplains, hippos in the channels, buffalo, giraffes, zebra and predators.
Return to Moremi Crossing for an evening around the camp and another night beneath the African sky.
Accommodation: Moremi Crossing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Mokoro Safari & Guided Wilderness Experience
Spend another unforgettable day immersed in the Okavango wilderness.
An early morning activity gives you the opportunity to explore when wildlife is most active. Depending on conditions, you can enjoy another game drive or venture deeper into the waterways by mokoro. Later, relax at camp before an afternoon safari activity.
This flexible day allows the safari team to choose the best experience according to wildlife movements, water levels and local conditions.
Accommodation: Moremi Crossing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Moremi – Maun – Fly to Uganda
Enjoy your final morning safari activity and breakfast before transferring to the airstrip for your light-aircraft flight back to Maun.
From Maun, connect with your international flight toward Entebbe, Uganda. Upon arrival in Uganda, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation or airport hotel depending on your flight schedule.
This is the connecting day between two very different African ecosystems. From Botswana’s low-lying wetlands, the journey takes you toward Uganda’s green hills and tropical forests.
Accommodation: Entebbe Airport Hotel — if required based on flight schedule
Meals: Breakfast
Important: This day is intentionally designed as the international connection day between Botswana and Uganda. The exact flight routing should be confirmed according to the traveler’s dates.
“International flight from Maun to Entebbe is not included in the safari price but can be arranged on request.”
Day 5: Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, begin your journey southwest toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Travel through Uganda’s countryside, passing rolling hills, villages, farms and beautiful landscapes.
You can include a stop at the Equator for photographs and a short experience before continuing toward southwestern Uganda. As you approach Bwindi, the scenery becomes increasingly mountainous and lush.
Arrive at Haven Lodge Buhoma Community, settle in and enjoy a relaxed evening while preparing for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking adventure.
The atmosphere here is completely different from Botswana.
Instead of wetlands and open savannah, you are surrounded by thick rainforest, steep hills and the sounds of the forest.
Accommodation: Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Today is the centerpiece of your Uganda adventure. After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for briefing before entering Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
With experienced trackers and Uganda Wildlife Authority guides, begin your trek through the ancient rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take several hours depending on where the gorillas are located. Once you find the family, you will spend the permitted viewing period observing them in their natural environment.
Watch as they feed, climb, play, interact and move through the forest. After the trek, return for lunch before continuing to Lake Bunyonyi.
Arrive at the lake and check into Lake Bunyonyi Lodge, surrounded by spectacular hills and islands.
Enjoy a peaceful evening overlooking one of Uganda’s most scenic lakes.
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi Canoe Experience – Entebbe & Departure
Wake to beautiful views over Lake Bunyonyi.
After breakfast, enjoy a traditional canoe experience across the lake, taking in its islands, surrounding hills and local communities.
After the canoe excursion, begin the scenic journey back toward Kampala/Entebbe.
Depending on your international flight schedule, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your onward journey.
Your Botswana Uganda adventure ends with memories of two completely different African wilderness experiences: the waterways of the Okavango and the mountain forests of Bwindi.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Book Your Botswana & Uganda Adventure
The 7 Days Botswana Okavango & Uganda Gorilla Safari is more than a traditional game-viewing holiday.
It is a journey from waterways to rainforest, from open wilderness to mist-covered mountains, and from observing Africa’s wildlife on safari to experiencing one of the continent’s most intimate wildlife encounters.
And experience two extraordinary sides of Africa in one unforgettable journey.
Best Time for a Botswana and Uganda Safari
Botswana and Uganda can be visited at different times of the year, but seasonal conditions vary between the two destinations.
The Okavango Delta changes dramatically according to water levels, while gorilla trekking in Bwindi is possible throughout the year.
This makes it important to plan the journey around the traveler’s preferred wildlife experiences, weather conditions, availability and budget.
Travelers interested in water-based Okavango activities should pay particular attention to seasonal water levels, while those planning gorilla trekking should secure their gorilla permits well in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Contact us.
Is the mokoro experience guaranteed?
Mokoro excursions depend on water levels, weather and local operating conditions. When conditions do not permit a water-based activity, an alternative safari activity may be arranged.
What wildlife can I see in the Okavango Delta?
Depending on the season and location, you may encounter elephants, buffalo, hippos, giraffes, zebras, antelope, predators and numerous bird species. Wildlife sightings are naturally not guaranteed.
What is the best time to take this safari?
The safari can be arranged throughout the year, but Botswana’s wildlife and water experiences vary seasonally. Uganda’s gorilla trekking is also available year-round. Your preferred travel month can help determine the most suitable routing and activities.
Is this safari suitable for honeymooners?
Yes. The combination of remote Okavango wilderness, luxury accommodation, gorilla trekking and the scenic setting of Lake Bunyonyi makes it suitable for couples and special occasions.
Can this safari be customized?
Yes. Sarit Gorilla Safaris can customize the itinerary according to your travel dates, accommodation preferences, flights, safari activities and budget.
How far in advance should I book?
Early booking is recommended, particularly because gorilla permits and safari accommodation have limited availability. Booking several months ahead gives you more flexibility with preferred dates and accommodation.
The mountains are waiting. The forest is calling.
From the Okavango Delta to the misty forests of Bwindi, experience Africa’s waterways, wildlife and mountain gorillas in one extraordinary journey.
