There are two (02) ways of getting to Bwindi for Gorilla trekking. It is either you fly or drive. A blend of both – fly one way – drive one way – is also possible with Realm Africa safaris™.
Depending on your location (if there are flights from your primary location), flying is by far the quickest way of getting to Bwindi forest National Park for gorilla trekking.
For instance, if your primary location in Uganda is Entebbe, you will fly to Bwindi Forest National park out of Entebbe International airport or Kajjansi airfield. Though run by two (02) different companies; aero link Uganda – out of Entebbe international airport, and Fly Uganda – out of Kajjansi airfield, both flights last approximately 1.5-hours from take-off. While Flying is the fastest way of getting to Bwindi forest National park for gorilla trekking, there are still just a few travellers opting to fly – the reason is cost. The flights from Entebbe to Bwindi forest add a significant cost of about USD500 onto your Trip cost.
Getting to Bwindi for Gorilla Trekking by Road from Entebbe
Because of the costs involved in flying from Entebbe to Bwindi, many travellers have braved the long ±9 hours drive from Entebbe to Bwindi forest. Despite the length (in time) of the drive from Entebbe, travellers get to stop and have a photo of them taken at the Equator line in Kayabwe (along Kampala – Masaka road). It is also a perfect stop with a variety of shopping opportunities for travellers interested in buying some souvenirs to take back with them.
Something worth a try: The stop at the Kayabwe equator is a perfect opportunity to try out your haggling skills – there is many stores selling almost similar stuff.
Getting to Bwindi from Kigali
Remember I mentioned above ” depending on your primary location, you may either fly or drive”. For Travellers wanting to get to Bwindi Forest National Park for gorilla trekking, Flying in through Kigali is a time-saver.
From Kigali, you may opt to charter a helicopter operated by Akagera aviation (though we find this ridiculously costly) for a journey that you could do by car for just 5 hours from Kigali. Flying into Kigali to trek gorillas in Bwindi Forest is getting very popular with most of our clients – it saves time, and allows you to get to see two (02) countries; Uganda & Rwanda.
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