3 Day Bwindi Fly in Safari

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Embark on a captivating 3-day Bwindi Fly-in Safari, a remarkable short tour in Uganda designed to immerse you in the world of endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Witnessing these majestic creatures in the wild is a rare and exclusive experience, as mountain gorillas are not found in conventional zoos but thrive only in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Your 3-day Bwindi Fly-in Safari promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, enriching your Uganda holiday.

In addition to the extraordinary Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi, this short Ugandan safari also offers a unique cultural and community tour experience with the Batwa Community. Bwindi National Park, nestled in southwestern Uganda, is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including approximately 459 mountain gorillas. Within this lush habitat, you can also encounter chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, baboons, elephants, over 360 bird species, and various antelope families. This fly-in safari to Bwindi begins and concludes at Entebbe Airport (EBB) or Kajjansi Airfield in Kampala.

Tour Schedule Details

Commence your journey by arriving early at Entebbe Airport/Kajjansi Airfield, where you’ll catch a morning or afternoon flight to Kihihi airstrip. Upon landing at Kihihi, an experienced driver guide will welcome you and transfer you to your chosen lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda.

Accommodation Options:

– Basic accommodations: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Nshongi Camp, Gift of Nature Lodge.

– Mid-range accommodations: Silverback Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge.

– Luxury accommodations: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp.

After an early morning breakfast, set off from your lodge for a briefing at the Bwindi offices. Gain insights into the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. At 8:00 am, embark on a thrilling journey to locate mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The actual trek can take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours, depending on factors such as trekking pace, terrain, and gorilla location. You’ll have a maximum of 1 hour to observe and appreciate the mountain gorillas while maintaining a respectful distance of 8-10 meters.

Return to your lodge for a leisurely afternoon, with lunch available if needed. In the evening, don’t miss the unique and unforgettable Batwa community visit. Learn about the distinctive lifestyles and traditions of the Batwa pygmies who peacefully coexisted with gorillas in Bwindi forest for over 500,000 years. Enjoy their traditional dances and musical performances, gaining a deeper understanding of their history before they left the forest in 1991 when Bwindi was gazetted as a national park.

Accommodation Options:

– Basic accommodations: Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Nshongi Camp, Gift of Nature Lodge.

– Mid-range accommodations: Silverback Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge.

– Luxury accommodations: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Gorilla Forest Camp.

Start your day with an early breakfast and prepare to depart your lodge. You will be transferred to Kihihi/Kisoro airstrip, where you’ll catch your return flight to Entebbe Airport (EBB) or Kajjansi Airfield in Kampala. From there, you can proceed to a hotel or directly to the airport for your journey home.