Enjoy this 3 Days flying gorilla trekking safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Think of a budget gorilla safari while flying from Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi, with plenty of time to enjoy the company of mountain gorillas. You will stay in some of the best budget accommodation facilities, which are self-contained, with good food and a hot shower.
The idea is to save you the long drive of +9 hours to reach Bwindi Forest, so you can fly in just 2 hours. Take on this 3-day flying gorilla trekking safari and then fly out the following day while spending less on your safari accommodation in Bwindi. The budget doesn’t mean cheap, but rather spare more for other safari discoveries.
3 Days Flying Gorilla Trekking Safari Itinerary:-
Day 1: Entebbe – Bwindi Forest
Our guide/driver picks you up from your hotel in Entebbe for your transfer to Entebbe International Airport to catch up with a scheduled flight to Bwindi. You can choose to go with a morning flight, which departs at 07:00 am and arrives at 08:45 am, or with the afternoon flight, departing at 12:45 pm and arriving at 13:55 pm. You will enjoy the aerial view of the beautiful changing landscape.
The flight is only for 2 hours to the lushest highland rainforest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops, and papyrus swamps. On your arrival at either Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip, you will be transferred with our vehicle to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Community Bandas/Gorilla Valley Lodge/Trekkers Tavern Cottages/Wagtail Eco Camp (Safe, clean budget facility) Meal plan: lunch and dinner.
Day 2: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking – Part of 3 Days Flying Gorilla Trekking Safari
Begin the day with breakfast as you get ready for your gorilla trekking experience, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the staff of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Ensure that you carry along with you a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, and jungle boots among others.
The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy primates for a group you have been booked for.
Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare mountain gorillas – perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. Gorilla tracking may take between 2 to 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort.
The afternoon is spent on a community walk. The Buhoma Village Walk gives you a great opportunity to see how the people surrounding Bwindi’s impenetrable forest live. It is also a great way to support the local community directly by buying their handmade crafts as souvenirs.
The walk begins with your guide at Buhoma Community Rest Camp, so get ready for the most informative, and rewarding experience for all visitors. It will amaze you how resourceful the local people are as you see and learn their ways of life.
Dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Community Bandas/Gorilla Valley Lodge/Trekkers Tavern Cottages/Wagtail Eco Camp (Safe, clean budget facility) Meal plan: lunch and dinner.
Day 3: Bwindi – Entebbe Airport
You have two(2) flight options returning from Bwindi. You may choose to catch up with the morning flight at 1055 arriving in Entebbe at 1155, or with the afternoon flight departing Bwindi at 1405 arriving at 1505 to Entebbe. Whichever option you choose, our guide will be ready to transfer you to the airstrip to catch up your return flight from Bwindi to Entebbe. You will then get on your onward flight to your next destination. Meal plan: breakfast.
3 Days Flying Gorilla Trekking Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
Includes: –
- Airport transfers
- Ground transfers by 4WD safari van
- Fuel expenses
- Accommodation while on safari
- Return Flight fare
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
- 1 soft drink per meal i.e. a soda or mineral water at/during lunch and dinner,
- Park entrance fees
- Drinking water
- One gorilla permit per person
- Community visit
- Ranger fees
Excludes: –
- International flights, Personal Travel insurance, Visa Fees, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs, and any other items of personal nature.