3 Days Bwindi fly-in Gorilla Tour – Luxury Uganda Gorilla Safaris
3 days Bwindi fly-in gorilla tour is an exceptional Uganda safari crafted for you to immerse yourself in the lush rain-forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It offers the fastest and better alternative to reach Bwindi without spending 8-9 hours driving on the road.
On this short gorilla safari, you will take a flight from Entebbe Airport/Kajjansi airfield to Kihihi airstrip in the Northern side of Bwindi or Kisoro airstrip to the southern side of Bwindi.
Detailed itinerary of 3 Days Bwindi fly-in Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Entebbe airport/Kajjansi airfield to Kihihi/Kisoro airstrip on a flight
Today, you will take a flight from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi airfield and land at Kihihi/Kisoro airstrip. Upon early arrival, connect to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kabale, Southwestern Uganda. You will have a nature walk and have an interaction with local communities. Later, have dinner and enjoyable overnight stay in the lodge.
Where to stay:
Luxury: Mahogany Springs Lodge or Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range: Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or Buhoma Haven Lodge
Budget: Nshongi Camp or Wagtail Eco-Safari Camp
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest & tour the Batwa community
Ensure that you are up early to enjoy your hot cup of tea or coffee and by 6:30am, gather at Bwindi park offices (Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija and Rushaga region) for briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette. At 8:00am, with your bottled drinking water and snacks, expect to hit the jungles to look for a gorilla group that will be assigned to you to explore in your group of 8 visitors.
Gorilla trekking is an exciting experience that doesn’t only let you spot mountain gorillas but also other wildlife, birds. It can take you about 2-6 hours to have a complete gorilla trek and this covers an hour of face-to-face encounter. Return to your respective lodges to relax, get lunch and later, pay a visit to Batwa community to enjoy your cultural experience.
Where to stay:
Luxury: Mahogany Springs Lodge or Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range: Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or Buhoma Haven Lodge
Budget: Nshongi Camp or Wagtail Eco-Safari Camp
Day 3: Fly back to Entebbe Airport/Kajjansi airfield in Kampala
After your cup of tea or coffee, you will be dropped off at Kihihi/Kisoro airstrip where you will fly back to Entebbe airport or Kajjansi Airfield.
End of 3 days Bwindi fly-in gorilla tour
Tour inclusions
- Gorilla permit
- Bottle of drinking water
- Entrance fees to the park
- Service of professional English-speaking guide
- 4WD safari van/Land cruiser for ground travel
- 2 nights and meals in a comfortable lodge
Tour exclusions
- Fees for visas
- Laundry
- Telephone bills
- Cigarette
- Insurance
- All expenses for shopping
- Fees for any optional activity
- Tips
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