It is now possible to fly in to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorillas with the new services of Aerolink.
If you have less time but want to track gorillas, then our 3 Day Flying Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi National Park is the best for you.
Aerolink operates two flights from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi Airstrip which is just a one and a half hours drive to Buhoma region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
One of Africa’s major highlights is when you encounter these gentle apes. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man ’ s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones.
Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest, and discover their gorgeous natural habitual and the many species they share it with. Fly into the Bwindi impenetrable forest.
On your first day of 3 Day Flying Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi National Park, get up to an early breakfast at your hotel before the shuttle transfers you to Entebbe airport for at 0645 for check in.
The scheduled flight will depart at 0745 and arriving Kisoro airstrip at 0850. The lodge vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to the lodge (1hr 30minutes drive). At the lodge, check - in.
Take walk around the lodge after lunch to visit the Batwa /Pygmy community to see how they live.
Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Lodge: Engagi Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast on your second day of 3 Day Flying Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi National Park, depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes.
You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins.
Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating.
Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Lodge: Engagi Lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast on your last day of 3 Day Flying Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi National Park, transfer from the lodge at 0730 to the airstrip for the 0930 flight back to Entebbe International airport.
Arrival time will be 1155 hrs. Continue to the departures counter for your home bound international flight.
Main destination: Entebbe International Airport
Meal plan: Breakfast