Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Safari Style Luxury Fly-In Gorilla Trek
Destinations Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Group Format Private VIP Trekking
Safari Overview

3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Fly-In Safari Experience

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to almost half of the remaining wild mountain gorillas on Earth. Our 3-day fly-in safari delivers the quickest and most comfortable access to this UNESCO World Heritage rainforest, avoiding 9 to 10 hours of road driving each way.

Fly from Entebbe directly to Kihihi airstrip, relax at luxury canopy lodges, and trek alongside certified UWA ranger guides for a thrilling, unforgettable hour with habituated gorilla families.

Tour Highlights

Official UWA Mountain Gorilla Permit included ($800 value)

Scheduled domestic flight transfers between Entebbe & Kihihi

Luxury rainforest lodge stays overlooking Bwindi canopy

Guided rainforest trail walk & Batwa cultural encounter

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip โ€“ Transfer to Bwindi
Bush Flight

Board your morning flight from Entebbe International Airport over Uganda's green hills to Kihihi Airstrip. Meet your guide for a 1.5-hour scenic drive up to your luxury forest lodge in Bwindi.

Time: 1-hr Flight + 1.5-hr Drive Habitat: Misty Mountain Rainforest Meals: Lunch & Gourmet Dinner Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp / Mahogany Springs
Day 2
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Gorilla Encounter

After early morning briefing at UWA park headquarters, enter the ancient rainforest with armed rangers. Track gorilla nests until you encounter a family. Spend 1 hour observing silverbacks and infant gorillas in the wild.

Time: 2 to 5 hours Trekking Habitat: Dense Rainforest Trail Meals: Breakfast, Pack Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp / Mahogany Springs
Day 3
Fly Kihihi Back to Entebbe International Airport
Return Flight

Relaxed breakfast at the lodge before transferring to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe International Airport to connect with your homeward flight.

Time: 1.5-hr Drive + 1-hr Flight Habitat: Rainforest to Entebbe Coast Meals: Breakfast Overnight: International Flight Departure
What's Included
  • Official Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking Permit ($800 value per person)
  • Return domestic bush flights (Entebbe โ€“ Kihihi โ€“ Entebbe)
  • Full board luxury lodge accommodation
  • Private transfers & UWA ranger fees
  • Emergency medical evacuation cover
What's Excluded
  • International airfares & Uganda visa ($50)
  • Tips for rangers, trackers, porters & lodge staff
  • Porter fees during gorilla trek ($20)
  • Personal items & alcoholic beverages

Book This Safari

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Book This Safari

Best Price Guarantee • 100% Tailor-Made

Call / WhatsApp: +255 682 801 818

info@liontracksafaritanzania.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about booking this gorilla trekking fly-in package.

Yes, the official Uganda Wildlife Authority mountain gorilla permit ($800 value per person) is 100% included.

Treks range from 2 to 6 hours depending on gorilla family movement. A moderate fitness level is recommended; porters are available for hire.

The scheduled flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

We recommend sturdy waterproof hiking boots, long trousers, long-sleeved shirt, gardening gloves, rain jacket, and lightweight gaiters.

Accommodation is provided at premier eco-lodges adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (such as Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp or Mahogany Springs) with full-board meals.