Getting to Nkuringo Region (Bwindi) – Best Gorilla Trekking Area in Bwindi Forest – ±5 hours from Kigali,Rwanda – ±9 hours from Entebbe.
Getting to Nkuringo area for gorilla trekking, hiking safaris, bird watching or gorilla Habituation experience – the Newest gorilla Product launched by Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Nkuringo area is our second best choice for gorilla trekking and or Gorilla habituation.
Wondering why..?, the reasons are;
- Nkuringo is just 5 hours if you fly in through Rwanda.
- Nkruingo is relatively close to Rushaga – 01 hour close to Rushaga area in case of permit scarcity in Nkuringo – meaning we can almost guarantee you will have a gorilla permit.
- Nkuringo area is off the touristic route – most tour operators opt for Buhoma Region.
- Nkuringo area allows for an easy to “stitch” Uganda – Rwanda Combo Gorilla Trekking Safari. Remember Nkuringo is only 2 ½ hours to Volcanoes National park.
Getting to Nkuringo from Entebbe International Airport
- By Road:
The journey to Nkuringo from Entebbe is one of the longest drives you will probably encounter while on your a Uganda Safari. Driving to Nkuringo could last up-to 10 hours depending on the prevailing road conditions – remember Uganda is the “Capital of speed humps ” these slow down traffic, the roads towards Nkuringo are loose surface dirt roads whose conditions change with weather – horrible when it rains, dusty when it shines.
If driving to Nkuringo, we recommend you use a 4×4 and an experienced driver-guide – we discourage self-drive – want to know why? Read our post ” East Africa Self drive Safari – NOT recommended“.
- By Air:
Getting to Nkuringo by Air is by far easier than by road – of course! alot much easier. Areolink Uganda Operates charter flights to Kisoro town which last just under 1hr 30 minutes landing in Kisoro. Kisoro town is just 2 hours away from Nkuringo. The flights to Kisoro a very scenic but are subject to prevailing where Conditions and surcharges based on the Minimum Number Of persons flying to this area. It’s therefore important that you plan your flying safari in advance (3 months) to avoid any last-minute inconveniences.
Getting to Nkuringo from Rwanda, Kigali City.
Kigali Capital City – Rwanda, is a mere 5 hours drive to the Nkuringo area of Bwindi Forest. This is our second best recommendation for Gorilla trekking or Habituation in Uganda. Because the drive from Rwanda is short (compared to 10 hours from Entebbe Airport) we always advise our clients to fly through Rwanda and trek in Uganda.
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