Uganda packs four of East Africa’s most rewarding wildlife experiences into a country roughly the size of Oregon: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, big-game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the thundering Nile at Murchison Falls. That compactness is what makes Uganda different from a longer, more spread-out safari — you are never more than half a day’s drive from your next park gate.
What the Sixth Day Adds
A sixth day typically extends the Queen Elizabeth portion, giving a second game drive or a dedicated visit to Kyambura Gorge, a steep-sided forest gorge nicknamed the ‘Valley of Apes’ for its habituated chimpanzee community.
Day 1: Entebbe to Bwindi
Transfer to your Bwindi lodge and evening trekking briefing.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
The core trekking day, unchanged in structure across every Uganda itinerary length.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha
The drive north through Ishasha sector, with a good chance of spotting its famous tree-climbing lions en route.
Day 4: Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise and Afternoon Game Drive
A boat cruise for hippo, crocodile and waterbirds, followed by an afternoon game drive on the Kasenyi plains.
Day 5: Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Tracking
A half-day chimp tracking permit in Kyambura Gorge, a narrow, steep ravine cut into the savannah with its own isolated chimp community. The afternoon is free for an optional second game drive.
Day 6: Return to Entebbe
Road or air transfer back to Entebbe for your onward flight.
Who This Suits
Travellers who want both gorillas and chimpanzees within a single Uganda trip without extending to a dedicated Kibale itinerary.
What to Budget
Gorilla permit, Kyambura Gorge chimp permit (roughly 50 US dollars), Queen Elizabeth park fees and boat cruise, five nights of lodging.