Uganda Gorilla Fly in Safari
4 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari
Safari Overview
4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Fly in Safari
Gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a top experience for any Africa trip. This 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Fly in Safari is a great way to see these rare and amazing animals. By flying to and from Entebbe, you avoid a long, tiring journey and can enjoy the trip in comfort and style.
Itinerary Highlights
- Maximize your time on the ground by flying to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Trek through dense rainforest to meet our closest relatives, the Mountain Gorillas.
- Stay in comfortable lodge style accommodation.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive to Entebbe
- Day 2: Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Day 3: Mountain Gorilla Trekking
- Day 4: Fly back to Entebbe and depart
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Entebbe: Arrival
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. Entebbe is located on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, and is located approximately 37 kilometres southwest of the Uganda capital of Kampala. With it pleasant climate, you can enjoy and explore many places including the various parks, beaches, islands, botanical gardens, national wildlife education center and more.
Day 2 - Entebbe: Entebbe - Kihihi - Bwindi
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred back to Entebbe Airport for your domestic flight to Bwindi. As you fly over Lake Victoria—the third largest lake in the world—you’ll see beautiful islands and fishing villages below, giving you a stunning view of Uganda’s natural beauty.
When you arrive at the Kihihi airstrip, our representative will welcome you and take you on a 1.5-hour drive to Bwindi National Park. The road may be a bit bumpy, but it offers time to relax and enjoy the amazing scenery as you prepare for your gorilla adventure.
At Bwindi, you’ll check into your lodge, and the rest of the day is yours to relax, explore the area around your lodge, or take a short-guided walk.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a dense, lush forest on the edge of the Albertine Rift Valley. It’s home to almost half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas, making it one of the best places in the world for gorilla trekking. The park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rich in wildlife like monkeys, elephants, antelopes, and over 350 bird species—perfect for nature lovers.
Important luggage info:
On the small planes, luggage is limited to 15 kg (including hand luggage and camera gear). Only soft bags are allowed—no hard suitcases or bags with wheels because they won’t fit in the plane’s storage.
Size guidelines:
- Checked luggage: up to 24″ (60 cm) high, 18″ (45 cm) long, and 13″ (33 cm) wide
- Hand luggage: up to 12″ (30 cm) high, 21″ (53 cm) long, and 9″ (23 cm) wide
Your breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included today.
Day 3 - Bwindi National Park: Gorilla Trekking
Today is the big day—your gorilla trekking adventure! You’ll start early with a transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing with the Uganda Wildlife Authority guides. They will explain the rules and safety tips for the trek to help protect both you and the gorillas.
Before you set off, an advance team of guides will have already gone into the forest to find where the gorillas spent the night. Once they locate the gorillas, they’ll send a radio message to let you know it’s time to enter the forest.
As you trek through the thick vegetation of Bwindi, keep your eyes open for other wildlife like chimpanzees, baboons, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. When you finally meet the gorillas, you’ll have one full hour to observe and enjoy their behavior up close.
After your unforgettable encounter, you’ll head back to the lodge, where you can relax and reflect on this incredible experience for the rest of the day.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included today.
Day 4 - Bwindi National Park: Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge this morning before being transferred to the Kihihi Airstrip to catch your scheduled flight back to Entebbe Airport where you will connect with your departing international flight.
Breakfast included.
Accommodation
COMFORT
- Entebbe, Uganda – Papyrus Guest House
- Bwindi National Park, Uganda – Ride 4 A Woman Guesthouse
SUPERIOR
- Entebbe, Uganda – 2 Friends Beach Hotel
- Bwindi National Park, Uganda – Buhoma Lodge
DELUXE
- Entebbe, Uganda – Hotel No.5
- Bwindi National Park, Uganda – Four Gorillas Lodge
Safari Price
COMFORT
$2543 per person
SUPERIOR
$2782 per person
DELUXE
$3080 per person
What is included?
- 2 x nights’ accommodation at Bwindi on Full board basis
- 1 x night’s accommodation in Entebbe on Bed and Breakfast
- Park entrance fees
- All transport with an English-speaking guide
- Return Airstrip Transfers by the Lodge guides
- Return flight from Entebbe to Kihihi
- 1 x Gorilla permit
- Community walk in Bwindi
- Non-premium brand drinks
What's not?
- International airfares
- Visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
Important notes and additional information
Price
Please note that rates may vary depending on the season. The prices shown on our website are starting rates and serve as a general guide. For accurate pricing on your specific travel dates, please contact us directly. Hotel rates are based on standard rooms, but other room types and hotels are available. Rates can also change during holidays and special events. Contact us if you’d like to inquire about upgrades or alternative accommodations.
Difficulty
On this trip, you will also walk through forests to look for mountain gorillas. This walk is not too hard, but we recommend having a basic level of fitness to help you enjoy the experience.
Tailor- made suggestions for this itinerary
Consider extending your stay with an extra night at Lemala Wildwaters, the second most photographed hotel on Instagram in 2023! This gives you more time to relax in stunning surroundings and enjoy another full day trekking with the gorillas. You can also choose to take an optional trek to visit the Batwa pygmies, the original inhabitants of Bwindi who have lived alongside the mountain gorillas for generations, offering a unique cultural experience to complement your wildlife adventure.
Food And Drink
All safari lodges include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Most lodges also offer western-style and local meals. Premium drinks are not included, so you will need to pay for them when you check out of the lodge. If you are out for gorilla trekking, you may need to go with packed lunch. If you told us about any dietary needs when booking, we will share them with the safari team. Please also remind your safari guide if you have any special dietary requirements.
Tips
Tipping can be different in each country, and it’s sometimes hard to know what to do. In Uganda, tipping is not mandatory, but it is always appreciated. It is your choice. Tips are a way to say thank you for good service. They are not a replacement for fair pay. All our guides are paid well and treated fairly. If you are happy with the service, we suggest giving about $5 per person per day to your guide and driver, and $2 to $5 per person per day to the Gorilla tracking guides or rangers. It’s a good idea to plan for about $80 to $100 in total for tips during your trip.
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