4 Days / 3 Nights – Bwindi Gorilla Fly-In Safari
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Overview
This short but unforgettable Bwindi Gorilla Fly-In Safari focuses on one of Africa’s rarest wildlife encounters: tracking the endangered mountain gorillas. Flying directly to Bwindi saves travel time, giving you more time to enjoy Uganda’s lush highlands. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park—one of the world’s richest ecosystems and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—offers intimate encounters with these gentle giants, along with opportunities for cultural visits and guided nature walks in one of East Africa’s most biodiverse forests.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival – Entebbe to Bwindi
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and connect to your scheduled flight to Bwindi. On arrival, meet your representative for transfer to your lodge. Afternoon at leisure to take in the forest scenery or enjoy an optional nature walk.
Early morning briefing and trek into Bwindi’s dense rainforest with an experienced ranger guide to track a mountain gorilla family. Spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Afternoon optional activities include a cultural village visit or guided forest walk
Spend a relaxed day in Bwindi with options for a second gorilla trek (permit required), birdwatching, a community walk, or simply enjoying the lodge’s views and amenities.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe, arriving in time for your international departure.
Includes/Excludes
- Meet & greet services at Entebbe International Airport
- Domestic flights: Entebbe – Bwindi – Entebbe
- Airport and airstrip transfers in Bwindi and Entebbe
- Accommodation on full board during safari
- Gorilla trekking permit (one per person)
- Services of a professional ranger/guide during gorilla tracking
- Park entrance fees for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Bottled water during safari activities
- Additional gorilla trekking experience (second permit)
- Cultural visits to local communities and Batwa pygmies
- Birdwatching or nature walks in Bwindi
- Upgrade to ultra-luxury lodges or exclusive charter flights
- Photography guide for specialized primate tours
