3 Days Flying Gorilla Safari to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
On this 3 Days Flying Gorilla Safari you will visit Bwindi impenetrable forest the Capital for Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Africa. You will fly-in from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi airfield and land at either Kihihi or Kisoro airports from where you will be met and driven to your Lodge.
Bwindi Forest is home to over 500 gorilla individuals spread across four (04) designated Gorilla trekking regions; Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo Regions. Uganda has 20 habituated mountain Gorilla Families Open for gorilla trekking in Bwindi & Mgahinga Parks.
From as low as
$440 per person sharing (*Low season offer)
Includes: 01 Gorilla Permit, 01 Return scheduled Flight, 02 nights accommodation + meals, transport, fuel, and the service of a local English-speaking driver-guide.
3 Days Flying Gorilla Safari to Bwindi starting in Entebbe
TOUR DETAILS:
Tour Starts: Entebbe.
Ends: Entebbe. (Speak to us about ending this tours in Kigali).
Trip Duration: 3 Days/ 02 Nights.
Tour Visits: Bwindi Forest NP.
Minimum Age: 15 Years.
Group Size: 06 Persons Max per group.
Fitness: Medium level fitness recommended. Special arrangements can be made for elderly or unfit.
Brief Itinerary (Day by Day):
- Day 01: Fly from Entebbe to Bwindi Forest.
- Day 02: Mountain Gorilla trekking In Bwindi.
- Day 03: Fly or Transfer by road to Kigali/Entebbe – End of the Safari
3 Days Fly-in Gorilla Safari to Bwindi from Entebbe
Day 01: Fly from Entebbe to Bwindi Forest National Park
Breakfast; thereafter depart your Hotel at 8:00 am and drive to Bwindi Forest National Park from Entebbe. The journey from Entebbe to Bwindi Forest National Park is approximately 500km and lasts ± 9 hours. Lunch en route, and continue to Bwindi arriving in the evening. Check-in, dinner, and overnight at your lodge.
Journey time: ±1hr 30minutes from Entebbe.
Accommodation:
- Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge. (Luxury)
- Bwindi Orugano Lodge (Midrange)
- Bwindi Backpackers (Budget)
Meals Included: Lunch en route, & Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 02: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park
Breakfast; thereafter confirm that you have all the basics; a lunch box (to be provided by the Lodge), raincoat, good hiking boots, waterproof pants + long-sleeved shirt, a pair of strong garden gloves, repellent, a waterproof daypack to carry all your valuables.
Your guide will thereafter transfer you to the briefing point and also help you out through the registration process. After the briefing by a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger, you will embark on your long-awaited Gorilla trekking experience. Return to the lodge and relax.
Accommodation:
- Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge. (Luxury)
- Bwindi Orugano Lodge (Midrange)
- Bwindi Backpackers (Budget)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at the Lodge (BLD).
Day 03: Transfer to Kisoro airport and Fly to Entebbe.
Breakfast; and today marks the end of your 03 Days Fly-In Gorilla Safari to Bwindi from Entebbe.
With all your bags your guide will transfer you to Kisoro Airport where you will catch your local scheduled flight back to Entebbe International Airport to meet up with your onward connection.
Drive time(s): Bwindi to Entebbe ± 9 hours.
Accommodation: Not included on this Day – but can be arranged at EXTRA cost – if needed.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Things to note about this 3 Days Fly-in Gorilla Safari to Bwindi from Entebbe.
- This trip starts & finishes in Entebbe. Speak to us about the possibility of finishing in Kigali. (Prior flight – ground handling planning is important).
- Unless intending to fly into Uganda and out through Kigali, the ordinary Uganda tourist visa costs USD50 should Suffice. If you plan on flying out through Kigali, we recommend getting the East African Tourist Visa – USD100 – Valid 90 Days – which admits you to Uganda & Rwanda.
- Kigali is ±5 hours drive from Kigali – a lot shorter than driving back to Entebbe from Bwindi ±9 hours – carefully decide where you want to start. Feel free to speak to us for advice.
End of Service – 03 Days Flying Gorilla Safari to Bwindi from Entebbe
Where you will stay during your 3 Days Fly-In Uganda gorilla Safari starting in Entebbe.
Broadbill Forest Camp
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is a fairly priced upmarket Gorilla Safari lodge situated in the Nkuringo region of Bwindi. The lodge is conveniently located only a five minutes drive from the Nkuringo Briefing point. The views from both the restaurant and the rooms are amazing
In case you like the tour but prefer to stay at a different Lodge;
While we try to keep this luxury Fly-in gorilla tour to Bwindi as affordable as possible, the accommodation (Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is a fairly priced Luxury accommodation). However, if you prefer to stay at any other Lodge in Bwindi, kindly consider any one of the following options.
Note: Accommodation ought to be decided on before we book your permit. A last-minute change of accommodation may affet the smooth running of your trip.
STANDARD OFFER:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini Van
Our standard mode of transportation is Road transport in of 4×4 Safari Customized Vans.
The Vans have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari and a seating capacity of upto 06 passengers (Maximum) each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.
UPGRADE:
4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.
For our upmarket clients that wish to enjoy Superior comfort of travelling in our state of art Toyota land cruiser, we can upgrade you at an Extra Cost.
All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.
| No. Of Persons | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,750 |
| 2 | $1,380pp |
| 3 | $1,135pp |
| 4 | $1,130pp |
| 5 | $1,125pp |
| 6 | $1,120pp |
| Price mentioned above Includes: 01 gorilla permit per person, 02 nights accommodation with meals, transport in 4x4 vehicle driven by a local English-speaking driver guide. | |
Travelers seeking to stay alone in a single room will be charged $40 as single room Supplement fees.
Note:
- Low season falls in the months of March, April, May & Sept – November.
- Peak season falls in the months of June, July, August, October & December
What is included in this tour Price:
- 02 nights’ Accommodation.
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- All ground transportation.
- An English speaking driver-guide.
- All fuel Costs for the tours as per the itinerary.
- Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.
What is excluded in this tour price:
- Gorilla Permit. (Budget $700 pp – We book it for you at No Extra Cost)
- Visa Fees (Budget $50 pp – can be got on arrival).
- Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
- Accommodation on the last day.
- International flights (from/to home).
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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Consider adding some of the following suggestions to your 3 Days Fly-in Gorilla Safari to Bwindi
ADD 02 Days In Queen Elizabeth National Park
In the two (02) additional days you will be able to visit Ishasha Sector for the tree-climbing lions, Take a boat trip on the Kazinga channel, trek to see chimpanzees in the Kyambura gorge, and also track lions in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
See sample Itinerary: 5 days Gorillas, chimps & Lions Safari
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