3-Day Fly-in Gorilla Tour in Bwindi, Uganda

Overview

This 3-Day Uganda Gorilla Fly-In Tour Adventure includes the best gorilla flights to Kisoro and Kihihi airstrips.

You can even book a helicopter transfer at a highly discounted cost.

Enjoy a luxurious 3-day gorilla experience in Bwindi with this luxury flying gorilla tracking safari.

This 3-day gorilla safari eliminates the long road journey by flying you to Bwindi using chartered flights through Kihihi Airstrip (for Buhoma) or Kisoro Airstrip in southwestern Uganda.

With the fly-in option, you spend less than two hours traveling, compared to the 9-hour road trip, leaving you less fatigued.

With this safari, it is also possible to arrive and travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park on the same day if your arrival is early.

This is one of the best luxury gorilla trekking safaris. We also offer this 3-day tour as part of our Uganda group safaris.

If you are part of a group, we can organize this safari for you as well.

Despite including flights, this 3-Day Flying Gorilla Tour in Uganda can also be arranged as a mid-range or budget option.

You can choose your preferred level of accommodation. Please see the detailed plan below:

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Bwindi

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be greeted by a guide and a representative from our Uganda gorilla trekking company.

You will receive a briefing about the 3-Day Flying Gorilla Tour in Uganda and then be transferred to catch your chartered flight to Kihihi or Kisoro Airstrip in western Uganda.

Upon arrival at the airstrip, our guide will be waiting to transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Encounter

This is the highlight of your 3-Day Flying Gorilla Tour in Uganda.

It’s the day you bond with mountain gorillas, a species of primates that shares over 98% of human DNA.

After an early morning breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a 7:30 AM briefing session before heading into the forest to search for these gentle primates.

You will be granted a full hour of interaction with the gorillas before returning to your starting point.

Completing this trek will undoubtedly be one of the best moments of your Uganda vacation. Afterward, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Transfer to Kampala

On the last day of your 3-Day Flying Gorilla Tour in Uganda, you will enjoy a morning nature walk before transferring to Kihihi Airstrip or Kisoro Airstrip to catch your chartered flight back to Entebbe.

If you are not spending another night in Uganda, you will connect to your final departure flight.

End of 3-Day Flying Gorilla Tour in Uganda.

Questions about this tour

Is the gorilla permit included in the price?

Yes. The gorilla trekking permit is part of the tour price, and we buy it for you as soon as you confirm, so your trekking date is secured.

Can you change this itinerary?

Yes. We can change the dates, add or remove days, switch the trekking sector and pick budget, mid-range or luxury lodges. We adjust the plan until you are happy with it.

How do I pay?

You pay a 60% deposit to confirm, and the balance is due a month before you arrive. You pay us once; we handle the permits, lodges and transport.

Is it a private tour or a group?

Either. You can travel privately or with a small group, whichever suits you.

How fit do I need to be?

A gorilla trek takes 2 to 7 hours depending on where the family is. Rangers place trekkers in groups by age and fitness, and porters can carry your bag.

When should I book?

Only 8 people can visit each gorilla family per day, so permits for the dry seasons sell out. We recommend booking at least three months ahead.

Aqram Ssalima

Just amazing experience that we need individually

BACAMUVYUMA Eraste

The Buhoma Visitor Center is where our incredible gorilla trekking journey began. The morning briefing was clear, professional, and built up the excitement perfectly. The rangers here are walking encyclopedias of forest knowledge! They made us feel safe and prepared for the hike ahead. Watching the traditional dance performance by the local women’s group while we waited was a beautiful cultural touch. An experience I will never forget!

Ralph Barber

Very nice welcome center and friendly staff...they have local dancers and crafts prior to your activity

Tony Easterby

Amazing experience a must do go see the gorillas how they should be wild not in a cage

Niwagaba Isaiah

Visit the place and discover the experience

Sam Travel Agent Uganda

Watching these gentle giants up close, seeing their expressions, their family bonds, and their calm strength was truly humbling. The hour spent with them passed so quickly, yet it left memories that will last forever. The trek itself was challenging but rewarding, and the guides ensured everyone felt safe and supported throughout the journey.

Alex M

Spent 3 nights at Forrest Gorilla Lodge and did gorilla tracking 2 times. The first tracking was rather hard for me and I am quite fit. So do let them know if you want easy-moderate-hard trail. We saw a large family of 13 gorilla including 3 little ones. The round trip time including 30 min drive each way was about 5 hours. The second tracking was ultra easy. About 2 hours round trip. We saw a smaller family of 8 gorillas with 2 little gorillas.

3-Day Fly-in Gorilla Tour in Bwindi: Uganda’s Luxury Trek

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