Domestic flights to kisoro and kihihi air strips
Kisoro air strip is located in kisoro district and serves kisoro town and the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Kihihi air strip is located in Kihi south western Uganda and serves Bwindi National Park and the ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park .
Domestic flights to kis and kihihi air strip start from Entebbe air port or kajjansi air filed
There are 2 domestic airlines that handle flights to these air strips and these are Aero link Uganda snd fly Uganda .
Flights to kisoro and kihihi are both scheduled and chartered flights and tourists fly for about 1 hour and then transferred to the lodge or park by car.
Domestic flights are surely preferred because they help tourists from not spending much time travelling to the park from Entebbe or Kampala which takes about 8 to 10 hours.
Flights by Aero link
Flights by aero link are both scheduled and chartered and thus airline handles about 3 flights daily to and from kisoro or kihihi air strip .
All flights to kisoro airstrip are available very early in the morning at 7:00am meaning tourists are required to book in advance .
When the plane leaves at 7:00 am it reaches at 8:10am and then returns at 8:30 am and reaches Entebbe at 11:30am
This happens the same wat at kihihi airstrip.
What to consider when planning a flight
Gorilla permit
Tourists ought to ensure that they have a their gorilla permits either by Uganda Wildlife Authority or tour operators.
Securingba gorilla permit earlier helps to organise for your entire gorilla safari and helps tourists not to miss out a gorilla permit since they sell out too fast.
A gorilla permit costs about USD 700 per person per trek.
Accommodation
Tourists have to book their accommodation in that when the plane lands at kisoro or kihihi air strips they are easily transported and its advisable for them not to book accommodation far from their gorilla trekking destination.
Transport
Tourists ought to sort out their transport for transfer after reaching the airstrip. When at the airstrip A van is needed to transfer guests to their lodges and as well to the park .
A flight ticket
Tourists ought to book their flight early enough by a domestic airline to secure their place. Earlier booking can also come with discounts thus maximizing of costs.
What to carry
Gloves
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Raincoat
Binoculars
Hat and sun glasses
Water proof hiking boots
Long trousers
Sweater
Camera
In conclusion , Domestic flights to kisoro and kihihi air strips are time saving and convenient for tourists seeking to visit Bwindi impenetrable national park.
