Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Tour Type: Fly-in Luxury / Mid-range / Budget Option
Operator: Openbill Safaris Uganda
🌍 Tour Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Uganda’s mist-covered forests on this 3-day fly-in gorilla safari.
This exclusive adventure saves you long road hours by flying directly from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Enjoy stunning aerial views of western Uganda, stay in comfortable safari lodges, and spend a once-in-a-lifetime moment with the gentle giants of Bwindi.
Whether you’re a solo traveler, couple, or small group, this safari guarantees a luxurious, time-efficient, and unforgettable gorilla trekking experience.
🌟 Safari Highlights
✅ Scenic domestic flight from Entebbe to Bwindi
✅ One unforgettable gorilla trekking experience (1 gorilla permit per person included)
✅ Guided forest walk in Bwindi’s lush jungle
✅ Visit to local community & Batwa cultural experience
✅ Stunning aerial views of Lake Victoria and the Virunga Volcanoes
✅ Return flight from Bwindi to Entebbe
📅 Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Fly from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip, depending on your lodge’s location.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Victoria, farmlands, and Uganda’s rolling hills during your 1-hour flight.
Upon arrival, your driver-guide will transfer you to your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the views and preparing for your gorilla trek.
Dinner and Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi (Luxury, Mid-range, or Budget)
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Forest
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by the rangers.
Set off into the misty forest in search of a mountain gorilla family, guided by experienced trackers.
Once found, you’ll spend one magical hour observing and photographing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat — a truly life-changing experience.
Return to your lodge for relaxation, and later enjoy an optional community walk to meet the local Batwa people.
Dinner and Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi
Day 3: Fly Back to Entebbe and Departure
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, then transfer to Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe Airport.
Depending on your schedule, you can connect to your international flight or enjoy optional tours around Entebbe.
End of Safari.
💵 Included
- Return domestic flights (Entebbe–Bwindi–Entebbe)
- Airport transfers
- One Gorilla trekking permit per person ($800)
- Accommodation (2 nights, full board)
- English-speaking guide
- Park entrance fees and community visit
- Bottled drinking water
🚫 Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and optional activities
✈️ Best Time to Go
Gorilla trekking is possible year-round, but the dry seasons (June–September and December–February) offer the easiest forest trekking conditions.
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