There are two (02) ways of getting to Mgahinga from Entebbe. You may either fly or drive. A blend of both – fly one way – drive one way – is also possible!.
Flying to Mgahinga from Entebbe: Daily Flights from Entebbe to Kisoro Airport are operated by two (02) domestic flight companies’ aero link Uganda and Fly Uganda. Aerolink flights from Entebbe to Kisoro depart from Entebbe international airport while Fly Uganda flights are out of Kajjansi airfield – closer to Kampala approximately 26.5km/16mi out of Entebbe. Doesn’t matter with whom you choose to fly, the flights will all last approximately 1.5-hours.
Driving to Mgahinga from Entebbe: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located approximately 500km/310mi from Entebbe. The journey from Entebbe lasts ±09 hours and involves some en-route stops at the equator in Kayabwe for souvenir shopping and Mbarara for lunch. We recommend starting your drive as early as 06:30 am so as to get to your destination before sunset. Refrain from driving at night.
*While a great section of this drive is on paved road, the last sections are on loose surface dirt roads which can be challenging to navigate both in dry & wet conditions, especially for first-time self-drive travellers not familiar with driving on such roads.
*While DIY’s (Do it yourself) are common, we recommend booking your trip to Mgahinga National Park with a trusted and experienced local tour operator like Realm Africa Safaris™. We will provide you with an experienced local driver-guide familiar with driving on Ugandan roads to accompany you on this trip. You are better safe than sorry.
