Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with this 4-day fly-in safari to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. This fast-paced, high-comfort journey is designed for travelers who want to experience gorilla trekking without the long overland drive.
Skip the 9-hour road trip and fly directly from Entebbe to Bwindi’s remote airstrips, arriving in the heart of the rainforest in just over an hour. Spend your days immersed in nature, your nights in boutique eco-lodges, and your most unforgettable moments face-to-face with a family of endangered mountain gorillas.
This safari combines comfort, speed, and raw wilderness—perfect for nature lovers, wildlife photographers, and anyone with limited time but a deep desire to witness Africa’s most profound primate encounter.
Starts/Ends: Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Kihihi or Kisoro sector)
Transport Mode: Scheduled domestic flights + 4x4 lodge transfers
Accommodation: Comfortable eco-lodges or luxury forest retreats
Key Activity: Gorilla trekking (1 day)
Touch down at Entebbe International Airport.
Meet your guide and transfer to a nearby lodge
Optional extras: visit the Uganda Wildlife Centre or Mabamba Swamp (shoebill birding), Sunset Boat cruise on Lake Victoria.
Early morning, take a domestic Aerolink flight (~1 – 1½ h) from Entebbe to Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip
Transfer by road (~1–2 h) to your Bwindi lodge—options vary from budget to luxury
Enjoy a guided community walk or Batwa cultural experience
After breakfast, walk from your lodge to the park headquarters for briefing.
Trek through dense rainforest searching mountain gorillas—spend ~1 hour with a habituated group. Return to the lodge for relaxation; optional afternoon nature walk or village visit.
Transfer back to Kihihi/Kisoro airstrip and fly to Entebbe, typically arriving midday or early afternoon.
Connect with your onward flight or extend your stay in Uganda.
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