This Fly-In Gorilla Safari is usually organized for tourists that may have limited time but also those that may not want to sit for long distances.
It takes you to the Impenetrable forest of the Bwindi in the Southern part of Uganda.
Day 1: Fly to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla tracking and the Batwa Cultural experience
Day 3: Fly back to Entebbe
Entebbe International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
On arrival you will be dropped at Entebbe International Airport for your domestic flight to southwestern Uganda. Depending on the Gorilla family you will be tracking you may either land at Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip. On arrival you will be picked up by a safari guide who will transfer you to your arranged accommodation. You will check in at the lodge for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon after lunch, you will relax at the lodge while preparing for your gorilla trekking the next day.
Dinner and overnight: Mahogany Springs / Gorilla Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
DAY 2: GORILLA TRACKING AND BATWA CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
Have an early morning breakfast, and after proceed to the park headquarters to have a briefing about the dos and don’ts about Gorilla trekking. The rangers will then accompany you to the rainforest to start your search for the gentle giants. This walk can sometimes be tough but when you encounter the gentle giants it will be a memorable and a rewarding experience.
Trekkers are always advised to carry their rain coats and boots because the weather there is always unpredictable. There are also some potters who always help with the carrying of the luggage on behalf of the visitors but at a small cost. On sighting the gorillas, the rangers will guide you on how to handle them, especially by giving them a 6 meter distance as you enjoy them play around. It’s always not easy to predict how long gorilla tracking will take and this also depends on the location of some families since some of them are far from the park headquarters.
However, it always takes 2 to 8 hours to come into contact with them and the rangers will always be there to guide you. Trackers are also advisable to be physically fit before going for tracking. After your trek, return to the lodge for your lunch and in the afternoon, you may opt to visit the Batwa community to enjoy some cultural performances before retiring at your lodge.
Dinner and overnight: Mahogany Springs / Gorilla Safari Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, you will be dropped off at the airstrip. You will be dropped in time for your flight back home.
Depending your flight time you may visit Ngamba Island or Uganda Wildlife Education Center (Zoo)
