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The 3 days Bwindi Fly-in Gorilla Tour is the best tour for tourists who wish to avoid the long drive (8-9 hours’ drive) from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and also perfect for persons with less time on their schedule to trek the mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda is one of the few places to see the endangered Mountain gorillas with more than half the World’s population of these giant apes distributed across four sectors of the Park. Much as most tourists access the Park through road transport, there is also an option of reaching Bwindi by air-Kisoro and Kihihi airstrips then drive for one to one and a half hours to any of the Park’s sectors.
Highlights of the 3 days Bwindi Fly-in Gorilla Tour
Flight from Entebbe to Kihihi or Kisoro.
1-2 hours’ drive to the Park.
One hour with a habituated gorilla family.
A plethora of bird species.
Brief itinerary of the 3 days Bwindi Fly-in Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Flight to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and community visit.
Day 3: Transfer to Kihihi/Kisoro airstrip for flight to Entebbe International Airport.
Detailed itinerary of the 3 days Bwindi Fly-in Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Flight to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport (for visitors just arriving into the country) and for visitors already in the country, you will be picked by our Company representative from your place of residence in Entebbe or Kampala to Entebbe International Airport for the scheduled flight to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip. There are currently two flight schedules (morning-between 7:00 and 7:30 am as well as afternoon-12:00 and 12:30 pm) and takes one hour and 45 minutes to arrive at Kihihi/Kisoro. On arrival, you will find a tour guide or representative from the booked Lodge waiting to transfer you (90-120 minutes’ drive) to the Lodge for overnight and meals.
Have breakfast or Lunch (depending on arrival time) and undertake some of the activities-Forest walk or community visit offering insight into some of the Park attractions especially birds, primates, and unique tree species among others.
Overnight stay:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs Lodge
Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge.
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and community visit
This is the day you will never forget because it’s the day you will be encountering the giants of the Primate World. Be up by 6:00 am to have breakfast and prepare your mind and body for this physically demanding yet exciting adventure. Make sure to have a waterproof backpack, drinking water, gorilla permit, and dress for the occasion before transferring to the Park Headquarters for a briefing on the challenge you are about to undertake. The Trek through dense forest and up steep hills is challenging but rewarding with the opportunity of being just meters away from giant apes as they go through their day to day activities.
After hours of trekking, the ranger will send a signal of finding the gorilla family of which you will spend one hour interacting with and taking pictures. Return to the Lodge for Lunch and unwinding. You can choose to rest through the evening or take a leisurely walk to the nearby community to learn more about African cultures and traditions that will blow your mind. Retire to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight stay:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge or Mahogany Springs Lodge
Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge.
Budget: Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 3: Transfer to Kihihi/Kisoro airstrip for flight to Entebbe International Airport
Enjoy your breakfast and head for a forest walk before having Lunch, checking-out, and being transferred to Kihihi airstrip for the scheduled afternoon flight to Entebbe International Airport. It’s from here that you will head to the Hotel overnight to catch your return flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.
End of your 3 days Bwindi Fly-in Gorilla Tour
Inclusions:
Domestic flights.
Gorilla Permit.
Relevant Government taxes.
Park entrance fees.
Bottled water.
Airport pick-up and drop-off.
Driver/guide.
Fuel charges.
Forest walks.
Community visits.
Accommodation for 2 nights.
Exclusions:
International flights.
Accommodation in Entebbe.
Personal expenses such as tips to driver/porter/waiters, laundry fees, telephone fees, and shopping.
Travel insurance.
Visas.
Optional activities not on the itinerary.
