OVERVIEW
The 3 days flying safari to Bwindi impenetrable national park easiens your gorilla safari in Uganda. It saves you from the 9 hour long journey to this amazing home of the endangered gorillas. Bwindi is Uganda’s prime home for the mountain gorillas with almost three quarters of the world’s total population of these mighty apes dwelling here.
Trek the mountain gorillas in their natural habitats, walk through the thick forest in search of these impressive apes and have really up close encounters with them. The experience is simply worth holding on.
HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1: Fly to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa community
Day 3: Fly back to Kampala
DETAILS
Day 1: Fly to Bwindi impenetrable national park
In the morning, head to Kajjansi airstrip where you will aboard Aero link to Kisoro at Kahihi airstrip. The 9 hour journey on road gets done in just one and half hours. Have beautiful views of the amazing landscape and thick lush that lies below.
On arrival at Kahihi airstrip, be picked by our experienced driver guide who will transfer you to the lodge for check in and then visit the Batwa community. Experience how they used to hunt in the bush using the arrow and bow, visit the community’s shrines and also taste the local cuisines of these ancient people, Also engage in the in the traditional dance and songs performed here.
ACCOMMODATION
LUXURY – Gorilla safari lodge
MIDRANGE – Gorilla valley lodge
BUDGET – Ichumbi lodge
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa community
Early morning at 7am, head to the park headquarters for a simple briefing from the local tour guide. Be divided into groups of eight people to trek one gorilla family. Gorilla trekking involves walking into the jungle in search of the mighty apes in their natural setting. On encountering them, spend a magical hour with the gorillas, watching them conduct their daily lives, spot the juveniles play from one tree branch to another and also the silverbacks watch over their families.
In the afternoon have an optional nature walk through the park to have up close encounters with even the smallest insights of nature.
ACCOMMODATION
LUXURY – Gorilla safari lodge
MIDRANGE – Gorilla valley lodge
BUDGET – Ichumbi lodge
Day 3: Fly back to Kampala
In the morning have an early breakfast and then fly back to Entebbe to catch up with the flight back home. That will be the end of your 3 days flying safari to Bwindi impenetrable nationalmpark.
PRICE INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
INCLUSIONS
Drinking water on board
Full board accommodation
Gorilla permit
Airport/Airstrip transfers (Pick up and drop-offs)
Ground transportation while in Uganda
Meals
Driver guide fees
All domestic flights
EXCLUSIONS
International flight ticket
Porter fees (People to help carry your bag in case you’re unable to carry it while in the field)
Laundry
Tips
Alcoholic drinks and drinks off meal time
Personal expenditures on Cellphones
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