A fly-in gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a fantastic way to experience the incredible mountain gorillas in Uganda while maximizing your time and comfort. Instead of traveling 8 hours overland, you fly directly to one of the nearby airstrips, such as Kihihi or Kisoro and a short drive to the lodge, which significantly reduces travel time and allows you more time to relax and prepare for the gorilla trekking experience.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to approximately half of the world’s mountain gorilla population, making it one of the best places on Earth to see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. The park’s dense forests create a unique and immersive environment for trekking, adding to the sense of adventure and wonder.
We will help secure your Gorilla permit, and your experience will involve trekking through the forest with experienced guides and trackers until you encounter one of the habituated gorilla families. Spending an hour in the presence of these gentle giants is an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impression on visitors.
Overall, a fly-in gorilla trek in Bwindi offers a convenient and luxurious way to witness one of nature’s most incredible spectacles while supporting conservation efforts and local communities.
Detailed Itinerary for 3 Days Fly-in Gorilla Trek in Bwindi.
Day 1: Fly to Bwindi impenetrable forest
Transfer to Entebbe airport for your 7:15am scheduled flight with Aerolink to Bwindi and check in at Mahogany Springs Lodge. Later go for a forest trail riding experience with Ride4 a woman project up to River Ivi and see lots of plants and wildlife of Bwindi. This will last about 3 hours and you can engage in other women empowering activities or return to the hotel to rest for the evening.
- Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge
- Meals & drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
A tasty breakfast will be served, get your lunch pack and head over to the park headquarters – a stone-throw away for briefing, allocation of Gorilla groups and later head into the forest for Gorilla trekking. Trekking in Bwindi lasts between 2 to 8 hours depending on the movement of the Gorillas.
On finding them, you will be allowed up to 1 hour maximum to watch them and take photos as they go about their daily business. After the trek, you will enjoy your lunch and receive your Gorilla trekking certificate from the ranger guide. Make your way out of the forest, meet your guide and transfer back to the lodge where you will unwind as you flip through the photos.
- Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge
- Meals & drinks: All meals included& Drinking water
Day 3: Fly Back to Entebbe and Departure
Wake up to a hearty breakfast in the misty and chilly Bwindi forest and your diver / guide will be ready to transfer you to Kihihi airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe airport and connect with your flight back home or your next destination.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park is done in 4 sectors; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo. For those trekking in Buhoma and Ruhija, it is better to fly-in to Kihihi airstrip and those doing the trek in the southern sectors of Rushaga and Nkuringo, Kisoro airstrip is ideal.
There are also different accommodation options and we are happy to help you find the one suitable to your budget. Kindly get in touch.
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