3 Days Gorilla Fly in Tour
Fly to Bwindi for an unforgettable mountain gorilla encounter in Uganda’s misty rainforest.
The Journey
Your 3-day flying gorilla safari with JM Jungle Safaris takes you from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by scenic flight, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking forest landscapes, an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience, and a relaxing wilderness retreat before flying back to Entebbe.
Safari Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and after finalizing the formalities, you shall proceed for your scheduled afternoon flight at 12:00pm to Kihihi Airstrip where you will meet your guide and then transfer to your lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. This fascinating mountain forest hosts chimpanzees and spectacular birds. There are 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species including Blue-throated Broadbill, bar-tailed Trogon and other beautiful forest species. You shall go to bed earlier this evening, since you should be fit for gorilla trekking the next day
This morning you will get up early to prepare for the upcoming gorilla trekking. Trekking the Mountain Gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours, but is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. In the afternoon you may take a Village or Forest walk in Bwindi National Park.
After breakfast, you will drive to Kihihi Airstrip and fly back to Entebbe enjoying the beautiful aerial view of south western Uganda, the hills and thick vegetation as well as the farming practiced by the locals. Afterwards you will arrive at the Airport and catch a flight back home.
Interactive Expedition Circuit
Explore the journey route, protected national reserves, and featured luxury lodges.
- • Return domestic flights between Entebbe and Bwindi.
- • Mountain gorilla trekking permit.
- • Airport transfers and ground transportation.
- • Accommodation for two nights.
- • Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- • Services of a professional JM Jungle Safaris driver-guide.
- • Park entry fees as specified.
- • Bottled drinking water during transfers.
- • All applicable taxes and service charges.
- • International airfare
- • Ugandan tourist visa
- • Travel insurance
- • Gratuities
Gorilla trekking ($800 USD) and chimpanzee habituation permits are secured directly through JM Jungle Safaris' licensed UWA allocation.