3 Days Gorilla Flying Safari to Bwindi (Luxury Gorilla Tour)
3 Days Gorilla Flying Safari to Bwindi (Luxury Gorilla Tour)
Safari Overview
3 Days Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi National Park for a remarkable Gorilla Safari Experience. 3 Days Gorilla Flying Safari to Bwindi National Park is a 3 Day Luxury Gorilla trekking to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by flight to the nearest airstrip from the park.
This 3 Days Luxury Gorilla trekking Safari in Uganda most probably start and end at 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.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: 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 1 hour 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.
Dinner and overnight stay at Four Gorillas Lodge/Buhoma Lodge
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
Following an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations. 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, spend a maximum of 1 hour 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.
Dinner and overnight stay at Four Gorillas Lodge/Buhoma Lodge
Day 3: Transfer back by flight to Entebbe International Airport.
On the last day of your 3 Days Gorilla Flying safari to Bwindi – Uganda, have breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip for a departure flight. You take the flight back to Entebbe International Airport where you depart or continue with your trip.
Tour includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Park entrance fee
- Boat cruise fee
- An English-speaking driver guide
- Accommodation
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled water
Tour excludes
- Alcoholic drinks
- Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Life insurance
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, and tips among others.
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