The experience
Safari Overview
Designed for travellers who want to reduce the long road journey to southwestern Uganda, this itinerary uses a domestic flight from Entebbe towards an airstrip serving the selected Bwindi trekking sector. A road transfer connects the airstrip with the lodge. The gorilla trek is scheduled for the day confirmed by Uganda Wildlife Authority. Flight schedules, baggage limits, airstrip choice, lodge location and permit availability must all be confirmed before travel.
The journey
Route and starting point
Entebbe – Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip (as confirmed) – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Entebbe
Starts in
Entebbe International Airport
Ends in
Entebbe International Airport
Find your kind of adventure
Tour type and activities
Why travel with us
Tour highlights
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Domestic flight from Entebbe towards the selected Bwindi sector
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Road transfer between the airstrip and the lodge
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Ranger-guided mountain gorilla trekking, subject to permit confirmation
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More time in the forest region and less time on the road
Your journey, day by day
Safari itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Fly from Entebbe to the Bwindi region
Transfer to Entebbe's domestic flight terminal for the scheduled flight towards the airstrip selected for your Bwindi sector. Meet the local driver on arrival and continue by road to the lodge. Receive the trekking arrangements and prepare for the next morning.
Accommodation
Bwindi area accommodation
Meals:
Meals as confirmed
Day 2
Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience
After breakfast, report to the designated park reception for permit validation and briefing. Join the ranger-guided trek to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family. The duration and terrain depend on the family's location and forest conditions. Return to the lodge after the trek.
Accommodation
Bwindi area accommodation
Meals:
Breakfast; other meals as confirmed
Day 3
Day 3: Fly back to Entebbe
Transfer to the selected airstrip for the scheduled domestic flight to Entebbe. Connect with onward travel only after allowing sufficient time for schedule changes and airport procedures.
Meals:
Breakfast
Know what's covered
What's included and excluded
Included
- Domestic flights and airport transfers only if itemised in the confirmed quotation
- Road transfers between the airstrip, lodge and park briefing point as specified
- Two nights of accommodation and meals only as itemised
- Gorilla permit only when expressly listed and confirmed
- Ranger-guided trekking under park authority procedures
Not included
- Gorilla permit unless expressly listed and secured
- International flights to and from Uganda
- Excess baggage charges, travel insurance, visas and personal expenses
- Tips, drinks and services not expressly listed in the written quotation
Plan your visit
Best time to travel
Trekking is available subject to permit inventory and park rules. Dry-season months can offer more manageable trail conditions, but forest weather is changeable. Secure the permit and matching flight arrangements before confirming other non-refundable services.
Before you go
Practical information
This itinerary depends on domestic flight availability and the airstrip serving the allocated trekking sector. Small aircraft may have strict baggage and weight limits. The gorilla trek can involve steep, muddy terrain and several hours of walking. Uganda Wildlife Authority's minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15. Flight times and the lodge location must be coordinated with the permit briefing time.
Frequently asked questions
Which airstrip will we use?
Kihihi or Kisoro may be used depending on the confirmed Bwindi sector, flight schedule and lodge location.
Are domestic flights included?
Only when the flights are specifically listed in the confirmed quotation.
Is a gorilla permit included?
Only when it is expressly itemised and confirmed in writing.
Is this suitable for children?
Uganda Wildlife Authority rules set the minimum age for gorilla tracking at 15 years.
