Gorilla Luxury Fly-in Safari in Uganda
A 3 night fly-in safari from Entebbe to Bwindi is perfect for those short on time and keen to experience one of the greatest wildlife encounters on earth, trekking Mountain Gorillas.
Overview
This 3-night Gorilla Fly-In Safari is ideal for travellers short on time who want to experience one of the world’s most thrilling wildlife encounters β trekking to see Uganda’s mountain gorillas. From Entebbe you’ll fly directly into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to half of the world’s remaining gorillas.
You’ll stay at a carefully chosen lodge just inside the park gates for 2 nights, with sweeping views across the rainforest and the chance of gorillas or other primates wandering right through the garden. Trekking here is an unforgettable experience, with more than a 90% success rate of sightings. Once located, you’ll have a precious hour in the company of a gorilla family.
It’s perfect for those short on time, but we also have short 4 or 7 night options which allow you to see more of the country, and still combine with Kenya or Tanzania if you wish.
You can even add on aΒ third night to fully enjoy the region or opt for a second gorilla trek.
Tailormade Options
We have given three different price points
The Base Price option is based on N05 Boutique Hotel and Clouds Gorilla Mtn Lodge
The Upgrade option is based on N05 Boutique Hotel and Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
The Pared Back option is based on The Boma Entebbe & Buhoma Lodge
Note: Additional combinations, such as Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, are also available.
Gorilla Permit: Please note that the Gorilla permit is NOT included at this stage, as some people want one permit and some want two. However we will arrange it & include it in your final invoice, along with any extra activities you may wish to do (see below).
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla tracking timings and conditions vary tremendously as the gorillas move continuously through the rain forest. It is good to be prepared and remember the weather can change with very little warning. The terrain is often steep and through areas where there are no marked paths. It can be strenuous: maybe just a couple of hours but it can also be for a full day of up to 8 hours of hiking in hot, high altitude conditions β please be prepared for this by being as fit as possible!
Good to know
- The price per person decreases with the number of people in the party. Our price below assumes 2 people travelling. However contact us for a slightly lower price if you are a party of 4 people, or 6 people.
- The price for Nov is the same as the April to May price. Whilst the price for Dec is the same as the peak season (July to Sept) price.
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On arrival at Entebbe Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Transfer from your Entebbe hotel to the airport for your flight to Kihihi (about 90 mins).
You will be met on arrival at Kihihi airstrip by a Wild Frontiers representative and transferred through local villages and along mountain roads to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a World Heritage site (a drive of +- 90 mins).
The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, with almost 400 species of plants. This βimpenetrableβ forest is also home to an estimated 460 mountain gorillas – including several habituated families.
The afternoon is at leisure for taking part in any optional activities (at an additional cost payable directly to the lodge).
Upgrade Price: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Base Price: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Pared Back: Buhoma Lodge
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Forest WalkΒ
Embark on a walk through tropical rain forest with experienced wildlife guides. Enjoy scenic views and the sights and sounds of the rain forest, with ample opportunities for bird watching and glimpses of the many monkey species living in the park as they move through the forest canopy.
Village Community Walk
This community walk takes you through the local villages surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Optional extra activities include visits to a traditional home, local orphanage or school, banana brewing demonstrations and meeting traditional medicinal healers. This 3-4 hr walk is easily tailored to your individual interests.
Coming face to face with mountain gorillas is a rare and exhilarating wildlife encounter that is hard to capture in words. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your party on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the steep mountain slopes. Please note that gorilla tracking is strenuous, with treks ranging from 45 mins up to eight hours, at high altitudes in often hot conditions. We do recommend hiring a local porter to assist you on your trek. Although mountain gorillas are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed, viewing success rates are over 95%.
Once you have located your gorilla family, spend an hour quietly observing them. The time passes so quickly; be sure to enjoy this experience fully and not just through your camera lens.
Transfer to the airstrip for your return flight Kihihi to Entebbe International airport.
We recommend staying at extra night if time allows. Contact us for a quote.
Options for an extra day
Those with additional pre-purchased permits will depart for a second gorilla trekking experience. Or spend the day at your leisure exploring the Bwindi area β optional activities include forest walks, a visit to a local school/ orphanage/ hospital or Batwa pygmy village, or some local curio shopping.
Batwa Cultural Experience
Embark on a three to four hour hike to a Batwa village in the midst of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This amazing encounter will allow you the opportunity to meet Batwa elders and their families and learn about their daily lives. Through the assistance of a skilled interpreter you will discover the unique traditions and practices the Batwa people including their deep attachment to the forest, the cuisine they enjoy, how they harvest their food, the style of their homes, and their burial rites. Visitors are even given the chance to learn how to light a fire with just a stick and how to shoot a target with traditional weapons.
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