About 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Fly-In
This tour is suitable for travellers with a very short holiday but would like to do a gorilla trek, as well as those on a business visit (MICE) where 2-3 days can be spared for a little bit of adventure in Uganda “the Pearl of Africa”. Enjoy the most flexible domestic flight (morning or afternoon flight) from Entebbe with comfortable transfers to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Go track the rarely seen mountain gorillas and interact with the Batwa of Bwindi.
Tour Highlights
- Gorilla tracking
- Bird Watching
- Batwa cultural trail
- Breath-taking aerial views
- Guided community walks
- Cultural visits and interactions
- Souvenir shopping
Tour Itinerary
Flight Duration: 1 Hour: 30 Minutes
Transfer Duration: 1 Hour: 30 Minutes
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be assisted by a member of our team to proceed to the check-in area for a domestic flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
On landing at Kihihi Airstrip, transfer by road on a 1:30Min drive to the lodge.
Get to the lodge, check-in and have lunch with a cultural tour in the afternoon.
Planned activity:
Buhoma Community Village Walk / Batwa Cultural trail
This walk provides guests with an opportunity to support the local community while visiting various interesting places. You will follow a walking trail through the village with amazing views of Bwindi Impenetrable forest in the background. Get a chance to interact with the Batwa – indigenous forest people. Highlights include the traditional healer, banana brewery and visit a local Primary school where you may interact with the children.
Overnight: Buhoma Gorilla Camp | Mahogany Springs | Trackers Safari Lodge – Or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board
After an early breakfast, you will be handed a lunchbox and mineral water to put in your backpack. Head to the park headquarters for briefing which starts at exactly 8:00am. After briefing, Gorilla Tracking will commence. It is a very captivating and unforgettable experience which more than repays the effort needed to reach Bwindi. Gorilla Tracking starts at 8:30 am and can last from a few hours to a whole day based on the previous location of the gorillas.
During the trek, your ranger guide will identify a safe and scenic spot where you can settle for a picnic lunch after which you will proceed with the Trek.
(Subject to change)Meal Plan: Full Board
Overnight: Buhoma Gorilla Camp | Mahogany Springs | Trackers Safari Lodge – Or similar
Flight Duration: 1 – 2 Hours
Transfer Duration: 1 Hour: 30 Minutes
After breakfast depending on your outbound flight schedule, depart the lodge by road to Kihihi airstrip. From Kihihi fly to Entebbe Airport and proceed to check-in for your outbound flight upon landing at Entebbe.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only
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DISCLAIMER:
1) The journey time(s) stated in the itinerary is an estimation and it is subject to variation depending on traffic and road conditions.
2) Listed accommodation options are subject to availability at the time of booking. If not available, similar properties will be considered.
3) Kindly note that we cannot determine which of the five sectors of Bwindi you will be allocated as this will be dependent on availability at the time of booking.
Inclusions
- Gorilla tracking permit(s) per person
- Transport in a 4 x 4 land cruiser (Window seat guaranteed)
- Return domestic airline ticket
- Return transfer: Airstrip-Lodge in Bwindi
- 02 Nights’ accommodation
- Batwa cultural trail
- Full board basis in upcountry lodges
- AMREF Medical evacuation cover
- An English-speaking guide
- All government taxes
Exclusions
- All optional activities
- Expenses of a personal nature
- All drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
- Travel related insurance & tourist visa
- Tips & Gratuities
- Extra nights/day room use at a fee
- Itinerary alteration without prior notice
Starting From
3,190
Price Per Person
Duration
3 Days
Entebbe
Day : 1
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day : 2
Entebbe
Day : 3
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