6 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Itinerary | GoSilverback Safaris Ltd. 2025

Overview

Embark on an immersive 6-day Uganda gorilla safari through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

This premium adventure combines two gorilla treks, Big Five game drives, chimpanzee tracking, cultural Batwa experiences, and luxury lodges.

Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts seeking the ultimate East African escape with expert guides ensuring safety and sustainability.

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Highlights: Double gorilla permits, lion tracking, chimp habituation, boat safaris
Starting Point: Entebbe/Kampala | Group Size: Max 6

Detailed Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe Arrival & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your GoSilverback Safaris adventure begins with early morning pickup from Entebbe International Airport or Kampala hotel in our 4×4 Land Cruiser.

Enjoy a scenic 8-hour drive (450km) through Uganda’s lush countryside, crossing the equator for memorable photos and science demonstrations.

Stop at Mpanga Forest for birdwatching (300+ species) and lunch at a lakeside restaurant.

Arrive Bwindi by late afternoon, check into your eco-luxury lodge nestled in the rainforest, and attend an evening briefing on gorilla trekking protocols.

Dinner features fresh organic cuisine overlooking the misty forest.

Overnight at premium lodge like Gorilla Forest Camp.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Bwindi

Rise at dawn for breakfast before transferring to Bwindi Park Headquarters (30min).

Receive your assigned gorilla family permit and expert briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

Embark on your guided trek (2-7 hours moderate hike through steep terrain) with our porters carrying gear.

Spot the silverback leading his family, spending one magical hour observing intimate behaviors just 7m away.

Return for lodge lunch, followed by afternoon relaxation or optional Buhoma Village walk.

Evening slideshow of your photos with conservation discussion. Dinner and overnight at lodge.

Day 3: Batwa Cultural Experience & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

After breakfast, visit the Batwa pygmy community for an authentic cultural immersion—traditional dances, hunting demonstrations, and forest lore sharing.

Learn how tourism funds their transition from former forest dwellers to conservation ambassadors.

Depart midday for Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park (4-hour drive).

Afternoon game drive spotting tree-climbing lions unique to this area, buffalo, and elephants.

Check into luxury safari lodge on the Kazinga Channel.

Sunset drinks overlooking hippo pods.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drives & Boat Safari

Full-day wildlife extravaganza begins with early morning game drive through Kasenyi plains tracking lions, leopards, and 600+ bird species.

Return for brunch, then embark on the iconic Kazinga Channel boat cruise (2 hours)—hippos, Nile crocodiles, buffalo herds drinking at water’s edge.

Afternoon at leisure with optional village visit or lodge spa.

Evening spotlight game drive for nocturnal animals.

Comprehensive wildlife photography briefing by expert guides.

Dinner under stars and overnight.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer Back to Bwindi

Early transfer to Kyambura Gorge (1 hour) for chimpanzee habituation experience—track habituated chimps swinging through canyon forests (4-hour permit).

Witness tool use and social displays.

Picnic lunch in the gorge, then scenic drive back to Bwindi (3 hours).

Afternoon free for nature walks, birding (Bwindi’s 350+ species), or lodge pool relaxation.

Evening cultural performance by local musicians.

Final gorilla conservation talk.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Second Gorilla Trek & Return to Entebbe

Final gorilla adventure with a different habituated family—potentially spotting different silverbacks and behaviors.

Trek duration varies (2-6 hours) through pristine rainforest.

Return for farewell champagne brunch, then commence 8-hour transfer to Entebbe with comfort stops.

Arrive evening for airport drop-off or optional Kigali extension.

Receive personalized photo book and safari certificate.

What’s Included

• All ground transport in 4×4 vehicles with WiFi/AC

• Two gorilla trekking permits ($800 each = $1,400 value)

• Chimpanzee habituation permit ($200 value)

• Queen Elizabeth Park fees, game drives, boat safari

• 5 nights luxury/full-board accommodation (Gorilla Forest Camp, Ishasha Wilderness Camp)

• All meals (B/L/D), drinking water, local juices

• English/French-speaking expert guide, porters, park fees

• Batwa cultural experience, equator stop

• 24/7 support, comprehensive travel insurance coordination

What’s Excluded

• International flights, Uganda visa ($50)

• Personal drinks, tips ($20-30/day recommended)

• Optional activities (golden monkey, hot air balloon)

• Laundry, personal shopping

• Travel/medical insurance (strongly recommended)

Book now with GoSilverback Safaris.—limited permits! From $3,800/person (sharing).

Contact for customizations. Safe, sustainable, unforgettable.