Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari
Destinations: Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkDuration: 4 Days
Overview
4 Days Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari, you've settled for that? Yes, Sure! It is the chosen one jungle safari itinerary that will help you cover your time constraint yet deliver to you that important nature lover's feeling registered in your memory, good enough to make you smile on a Sunday evening when sited by yourself.
For an adventure and wildlife enthusiast, you'll explore mist-covered mountain slopes in search of enchanting and endangered mountain gorillas.
Did you know that it has been estimated that there are only about 880 left throughout the world?.
Almost half of them creatures can be found in Uganda, and the rest of the population can also be found in neighboring Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.
You will spend one magical and exhilarating hour watching the intricate interaction of families of these amazing apes in the heart of the World Heritage Site known as the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Batwa Community Visit and Cultural Tour
- Fly-in convenience and aerial scenic views
Detailed Itinerary
For The Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari
Day 1- Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport we will be pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation for the night.
Overnight: Protea Hotel / The Boma Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2: Flight from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
The real promised Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari adventure starts today with a morning with a transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your flight to Western Uganda. Flight departs at 0745 hrs and an Aero link staff member will help you check in for your domestic flight to Kihihi Airstrip.
From Kihihi Airstrip (expected arrival 0.9.30 hr) you will be welcomed by your guide who will transfer you the home of the endangered mountain gorillas – a transfer time of 90 minutes. Check in at the lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Our Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari team will leave you the rest of the afternoon to rest while you get an opportunity to relax and prepare for your gorilla trekking activity the next day. Or go for an optional forest walk in the park for a first introduction with Uganda’s unique flora and fauna while you meditate and prepare mentally for that trek up the jungle.
The guided forest walks reveal clouds of brightly colored butterflies and shy birds .You could also take on a tour to a Batwa Pygmy community reveals fascinating stories about the life of these jungle-dwellers. You can also support the local community by visiting their health clinic and tasting some of the tea grown in the area.
Overnight: Buhoma Lodge / Mahogany Springs / Silverback Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Gorilla tracking activity, certainly one of the most exciting days of 4 Days Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari. Today you will be gorilla tracking. Breakfast will be served early and lunch will be packed. The briefing is at 8 am.
Your guide will give you highlights of specific details about the way of life of the gorillas you will be tracking. The hike can take anything from one to seven hours. Once you reach the gorillas, you are allowed to spend one hour with them as you stand 7 meters away.
However the thrill of coming face to face with a giant Mountain Gorilla silverback completely makes up for the effort! Upon sighting the gorillas, you spend the allowed one hour with them as they go about their daily life; feeding, moving, playing, raising their young and sometimes wrestling by the juveniles – it is a totally unique and unforgettable experience. Upon completion of this magical encounter we will drive you back to the lodge where you can relax in the afternoon or go for another walk to visit one of the communities around.
Overnight: Buhoma Lodge/ Mahogany Springs/ Silverback Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Flight back to Entebbe
Early in the morning after breakfast we will drive you down to Kihihi airstrip to depart for Entebbe for the end of your tour and onward connection. Upon arrival in Entebbe, we will have a room ready for you to freshen up and to have lunch and dinner before we will take you to the airport for your departure flight out.
Day room Use: Protea Hotel/ The Boma Guesthouse
End of the 4 Days Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari
LET'S TALK JUNGLE SAFARI
Come in and discuss your holiday over a cup of coffee with one of our specialists in our Kampala office. Request an appointment and we'll call you back to confirm.
Please call first to make an appointment.
Address
Lumumba Avenue,
Padre Pio House,Plot 32,Uganda.
Contacts
Telephone: +256 705 497 677
Mobile: +256 777 027 554
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INCLUDES
- Accommodation and airport transfers,
- Meals as specified in itinerary,
- Gorilla Trekking Uganda Permit,
- Drinking water in the car ,
- All Uganda local flights,
- Road Transfers as specified,
- All Park fees,
EXCLUDES
- International Flights,
- Visa
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks
- Laundry services
- Telephone calls and any other items of personal nature
Simple Gorilla Trekking Rules
- A maximum number of 8 visitors are allowed to trek a habituated mountain gorilla group per day which helps the park rangers to manage gorilla behavioral disturbance and control the risk of their exposure to human diseases. Always wash your hands before you go gorilla trekking.
- You'll be asked to keep your voices low and listen out for heavy movements. You will also be able to observe the great bird life and other wildlife in the forest.
- Keeping the park clean is essential. So don't go littering the rubbish all over the forest, just place it in your back and carry it back with you.
- You will be taken to where the guides have observed the Mountain Gorillas the day before. From there you will follow the gorilla’s trail. Look out for the gorillas’ nesting sites along the way! The guides will alert you when you approach where the gorillas are.
What to Carry on gorilla trekking safari
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes with good traction, suitable for climbing steep muddy slopes.
- Bring with you packed lunch and plenty of drinking water. It's may be a long hike
- The weather can be unpredictable so carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion and a hat.
- Wear or pack insect repellent.
- Carry binoculars – or hire a pair from the Uganda Wildlife Authority office in the park.
- Carry spare batteries and an extra memory card for your digital camera. Using your camera flashlight is not permitted.
Best time to go Gorilla Trekking
Although it's regarded as a year-round activity, the best time to visit Uganda for gorilla trekking is during the country's two dry seasons: January and February and from June to September.
Visa Information
You'll need a Yellow Fever Vaccination Card and a valid passport to get a visa at entry points (Immigration desk at border or at the Airport). Or you can apply for a visa online at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/ with more information at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/help/visa
The Gorilla Trekking Permit
Gorilla trekking permits need to be purchased in advance, as much as six months in advance if you’re travelling during peak season or if you are in a large group. The earlier you book, the more choice you have on where you trek and where you stay. Last minute bookings may be possible during low season or where there are just one or two people trekking, but availability of gorilla trekking permits is not guaranteed.
In the case of this 4 Day Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari, we will go through the hustle of purchasing the gorilla permit for you if you pay in time.
A gorilla permit costs $600 in Uganda and $1500 in Rwanda. Gorilla trekking permits can be purchased up-to two years in advance through the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) or the Rwanda Tourism Board (RTB) or via a registered tour company.