A 3-Day Flying Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour Starting & Ending from Entebbe Using a Scheduled Flight to & From an Airstrip near Bwindi
Do you have a little time at hand but you are interested in trekking with gorillas in Uganda? A 3-day flying Uganda gorilla trekking safari from Entebbe to an airstrip near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park eliminates a grueling 9-hour drive giving you enough time to rest at the lodge hence getting a rewarding and memorable Primate Viewing experience the next day.
You will embark on an approximately 1:30 Hours flight with Aerolink from Entebbe International Airport to Kisoro or Kihihi Airstrip from where you will be transferred by road to your lodge in either Rushaga or Nkuringo if you land at Kisoro and to Ruhija or Buhoma Sector if you land at Kihihi. The road drive takes approximately 1 Hour 30 Minutes and where you sleep will be determined by the availability of Uganda Wildlife Authority gorilla permits
This fly-in Uganda gorilla tour package will be customized to your requirements and therefore its price will be determined by the number of people you travel with, the lodge type you choose and of-course the fixed price of the gorilla permit. The final price will be inclusive of the accommodation( based on your choice of lodge between ultra-luxury, Luxury and mid-range ), gorilla permit, 2-way flight ticket and road transfers. Please Contact Us with your desired dates of travel, the number of people you are traveling with plus your desired accommodation type and your dedicated travel planner will get you the best quote.
This tour will start and end from Entebbe International Airport and you may add other activities like Chimpanzee trekking, Golden Monkey tracking, mountain hiking or a game park safari in Queen Elizabeth National park or Lake Mburo National Park depending on the extra time you have at hand.
The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an exciting and awesome experience to be long savored. Those who have done it before find it to be a rare and moving opportunity!
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1 : Flight to Bwindi National Park home of Mountain Gorillas in Uganda.
Having arrived in Uganda the previous day, today you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Entebbe International Airport to catch your domestic flight to Kisoro or Kihihi Airstrip depending on the location of your accommodation from where you will be transferred by road in a 4×4 Land Cruiser to your Lodge.
Accommodation options: A&K Gorilla Forest Lodge ( Ultra-Luxury), Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge ( Luxury), Four Gorillas Lodge ( Mid-range)
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 : Mountain Gorilla Trekking
After an early morning breakfast, you will transfer to the Gorilla trekking park headquarters together with your packed lunch for briefing by the ranger guides and later head into the forest to search for the gorillas. Gorilla trekking will take from 2 to 8 hours depending on how soon you find the gorillas and on finding them, you will be allowed 1 hour to view and take photos of these gentle primates then later enjoy your packed lunch and meet your driver to transfer back to your lodge. Relax in the lodge as you savoir the memories of the trek.
Alternatively after trekking the gorillas, you may choose to visit the local communities around the park and have a life changing interaction with the members.
Accommodation options: A&K Gorilla Forest Lodge ( Ultra-Luxury), Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge ( Luxury), Four Gorillas Lodge ( Mid-range)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 : Flight to Entebbe international Airport
After an early Morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airstrip to catch your flight to Entebbe International arriving in time for check-in for your onward flight back home marking the end of the trip.
At a request we can book your accommodation before and after the safari.
End of Tour
Package Cost will Include:
Gorilla Permit ($800)
All Meals/Teas and Coffees
All Local Beers and House Wines if you choose luxury or ultra-luxury accommodation
Full Board Accommodation
Road Transfers in 4×4 car
Internal Flight from Entebbe to Bwindi and Back
Private English Speaking Driver/Guide
All Activities as per itinerary
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Tour
Are there any visa or entry requirements For This trip?
Yes, most nationalities need a visa for Uganda. The visa for Uganda costs $50. It is now advised to apply for your Uganda visa in advance. We will provide all the information you need to apply for these in the pre-departure information we send you upon booking.
Your passport needs to have at least 4 pages free for your stamps/visas and it needs to be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in each country. You WILL need a Yellow Fever vaccination (or an exemption certificate from your doctor).
How difficult is this trip/what is the physical activity level?
This trip is not too demanding physically and only requires you to have basic fitness levels and to be healthy. The gorilla trek is medium difficulty with some scrambling and hiking through thick jungle. You can hire a porter to help you with the gorilla trek.
Is there an age limit for this trip?
The minimum age for the trip is 15.
There’s no upper age limit, however, we generally wouldn’t recommend this trip for anyone over the age of 80, given the physically demanding nature of the hikes though one can be carried to the gorillas using the stretcher and porters. So if you are in good health and are comfortable with a hike plus able to enjoy the company of a diverse age range then you are more than welcome to book this trip!
I want to extend my trip, is that possible?
Yes, it’s possible to extend your trip with a number of different activities including Chimpanzee trekking, Golden Monkey tracking, game park safari or mountain hiking among others. Let us know and we provide an extended itinerary and quote.
What luggage should I bring?
For your main luggage, you can bring a backpack or a suitcase, however backpacks are slightly more manageable and durable for travelling around Africa. Please don’t bring hard cases as we sometimes struggle to fit them in the safari cars. Only bring 1 big bag (we suggest no bigger than 80l) – even if your airline allows 2 x 23kg checked in bags. Space in our safari cars is limited, so if you bring 2 big bags your second bag will be the first one strapped to the roof.
You may be able to bring 2 smaller bags, if you want a large carry-on and a smaller checked luggage. As long as the total luggage capacity doesn’t exceed 80l. You should also have a smaller day pack that you can use daily and that you will bring in the cars with you
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