Helicopter transfers to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A helicopter transfers is one of the best ways to access Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a gorilla trekking experience due to the convenience and simplicity.
Helicopter transfers are usually chartered and they take place from Entebbe to the major luxury lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which are Rushaga Gorilla Camp , Buhoma lodge , Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge and Gahinga lodge Mgahinga National Park .
Helicopter flights enable tourists to have an aerial view of Bwindi and the surrounding landscape , mountain gorillas can as well be seen at a height above the ground thus giving breathtaking experiences.
Helicopter transfers are made in favourable conditions to ensure the safety of tourists and as well high quality models of helicopters are used.
The pilots are very well trained and so tourists do not have to worry about any accidents.
Helicopter transfers enable tourists access the park in the shortest time possible . From Entebbe to the park a flight goes for about 1 hour to the lodge .
About Bwindi impenetrable National Park
Bwindi impenetrable National Park is located in south western Uganda in the districts of kabale , kisoro and kanungu . The park is a home to the most endangered primates the mountain gorillas .
There are about 459 gorilla individuals in Bwindi almost half of those remaining in the wild.
Bwindi impenetrable National Park is part of the Virunga Conservation area and it was opened for gorilla trekking in 1994 with the Mubare gorilla family being the first family to be opened for trekking .
Bwindi is a dense tropical rainforest habiting diverse wildlife species like 350 bird species , 120 mammal species , 200 butterfly species , over 1000 flowering plants , about 11 species of primates and many more.
Bwindi receives rainfall amounts about 1500mm per annum and temperature ranges from 22°C – 25°C during day snd 10°C to 14°C during the night
The park is on a high altitude at about 12000 – 2700m above sea level .
Mountain gorillas are the major tourist attraction in the park thus making the park a major destination worldwide.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Gorilla trekking is the major activity in Bwindi because the park ‘s major tourist attraction are mountain gorillas .
The park has about 20 gorilla families that are open for trekking and in a day about 152 gorilla permits are sold being that 8 permits are sold everyday per gorilla family .
Tourists are allowed to spend 1 hour with the gorillas in the wilderness .
This activity starts in the morning with a briefing at the park headquarters where tourists are taken through rules and regulations for a wonderful experience.
Tourists are then guided by well trained park rangers to search for gorillas and after trekking tourists are given certificates for successful trekking experiences.
Cost of gorilla permit
USD 800 for foreign non residents
USD 80 for East Africans
USD 500 for other African countries citizens
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Bwindi is the dry season where the trails are dry for easy passage while searching for gorillas
The dry months are June to September and December to February.
Other activities
Bird watching
Gorilla habituation
Batwa cultural experience
Community walks
Nature walks
Hiking
Biking
Simultaneously, Helicopter transfers to Bwindi offer a hassle free trip to Bwindi with aerial views of the stunning landscapes of Uganda.
