3 Days Uganda Fly-In Gorilla Trek: A Luxury Itinerary Guide

3 Days Uganda Fly-In Gorilla Trek – Overview

The Adventurer 3 Days Uganda’s Fly-In Gorilla Trek. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity puts you in the company of endangered mountain gorillas in the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Your flight will depart from Entebbe International Airport and arrive at the Kihihi airstrip just outside Bwindi National Park. About 340 mountain gorillas call this park home; it is one of just two reserves in the world where you may see this great ape subspecies in its natural habitat. While some families have become used to seeing humans, others will gladly let trekkers follow them while they go about their day. As you return to the peaceful Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, be on the lookout for the gorillas that make their home there.

Indulge in five days of jungle bliss with stays in traditional tented accommodations and a chance to meet the native Batwa people. Combining this fly-in gorilla safari with a visit to the Masai Mara or the Serengeti to witness the Big Five or the Wildebeest Migration is an ideal way to lengthen your East African adventure.

This 3 Days Luxury Gorilla trekking Safari in Uganda most probably starts and ends in Entebbe International Airport using a local chartered flight to one of the airfields in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The landing airport depends on the purchased gorilla trekking permit which determines which side or trailhead of the park one is going to trek gorillas from.

Bwindi Forest is host to almost half of the remaining Mountain Gorillas in the world with more than 400 living in the park. 19 Gorilla families have been habituated and can be tracked during a Gorilla trekking safari in Uganda at 600 USD per person per trek (valid till July 2020) and $700 from then onwards. 3 Days Gorilla Flying Safari to Bwindi National Park in Uganda is private and available all year round. Included in the package are the gorilla permit cost, flight fees, guide fees, meals, and accommodation.

Gorilla trekking ( Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Uganda)

• Day #1: Either from an accommodation facility in Entebbe or upon early arrival, you take a chartered flight from Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Day #2: Mountain Gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Forest lasting about 2-6 hours with a maximum of 1 hour in the presence of the gorillas. 
• Day #3: Transfer back by flight to Entebbe International Airport

Day 1: Either from an accommodation facility in Entebbe or upon early arrival, you take a chartered flight from Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

On the first day of your 3 Days Gorilla Flying Safari, you transfer to Entebbe International Airport either from an accommodation facility in Entebbe or upon arrival. You take a chartered flight to one of the airstrips in Bwindi which exposes you to very scenic views of several hills that transform into highlands as you get closer to the park. Flights from Entebbe to Kisoro airport for gorilla trekking in Nkuringo or Rushaga last about 1h 10min. To Kayonza or Kihiihi airport for gorilla trekking in either Buhoma or Ruhija lasts about 1h 15min. When you reach the airstrip, you meet your gorilla safari guide for a transfer to your lodging facility by road. On arrival at your hotel, you check in, relax, have dinner and spend the night.

Meal Plan: Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Four gorillas Lodge, Buhoma Lodge/chameleon Hill Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 2: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest lasts about 2-6 hours with a maximum of 1 hour in the presence of the gorillas.

Gorilla trekking | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda

Following an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations for Uganda Gorilla Safaris.

During the briefing, a total of 8 tourists are allocated a single gorilla family depending on their hiking ability. The trek starts with each group being accompanied by a park ranger talking for about 2-6 hours depending on where the gorillas spent their previous night. Upon seeing the gorillas a maximum of 1 hour is allocated in the presence of these gentle giants for photography and amazing moments. After the trek, you return to the park headquarters where you receive a gorilla trekking certificate. Your driver guide then ensures a safe transfer to your lodge for refreshment and relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Four gorillas Lodge, Buhoma Lodge/chameleon Hill Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 3: Transfer back by flight to Entebbe International Airport.

On the last day of your 3 Days Uganda Fly-In Gorilla Trek to Bwindi – Uganda, have breakfast and be transferred to the airstrip for a departure flight. You take the flight back to Entebbe International Airport where you depart or continue with your trip.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

End of the 3 Days Uganda Fly-In Gorilla Trek