A tighter version of our classic three-park circuit, combining Bwindi gorilla trekking, Queen Elizabeth’s game drives and Kibale’s chimpanzees into six days by moving at a slightly brisker pace than our 7-day itinerary, without dropping any of the three parks.
Detailed Itinerary
Entebbe to Bwindi
Transfer to your Bwindi sector lodge, with an evening trekking briefing.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Briefing, family assignment, the trek itself, and a strict one hour with your gorilla family.
As above
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha
Drive through Ishasha’s tree-climbing lion territory, arriving at your lodge in the afternoon with time for a short evening game drive.
Kazinga Channel Cruise, Transfer to Kibale
Morning boat cruise, then an afternoon drive to Kibale, arriving with time to settle in.
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale
Morning chimp tracking permit, afternoon at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
As above
Return to Entebbe
Road transfer back to Entebbe, timed against your onward flight.
Permits & Costs
| Gorilla trekking permit | $800 per person |
| Chimpanzee tracking permit | ~$250 per person |
| Porter (optional, recommended) | $15–20 per trek day |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who want all three of our core Uganda parks but have one day less than our standard 7-day itinerary — the pace is a little brisker but nothing is dropped.
Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permits
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & activity fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
How the Pace Compares to Our 7-Day Version
The core difference is how the Queen Elizabeth stop is handled — this itinerary combines the boat cruise with the transfer day to Kibale rather than giving game viewing its own separate full day. Everything else — the gorilla trek, the chimpanzee tracking, all three parks — stays identical between the two versions.
Practical Preparation
Sturdy hiking boots for the gorilla trek, comfortable layered clothing for game drives and the boat cruise, and a reasonable baseline fitness level given the itinerary’s brisker pace compared to our longer options.
Will I still get a proper game drive experience?
Yes — the boat cruise and afternoon drive together still deliver strong wildlife viewing, just compressed into one day rather than a day and a half.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this differ from the 7-Day version?
Same three parks, but the Queen Elizabeth stop is compressed to a single night with the boat cruise on departure morning rather than a full separate game-drive day.
Is this itinerary too rushed?
It’s brisker than our 7-day version but still comfortable — nothing is dropped, the transfer days are simply used more efficiently.
Ready to Plan This Trip?
Tell us your dates and we’ll confirm permits and lodges within one business day. Get in touch to start planning.