Uganda · 3 days · Luxury
3 Days Luxury Fly-In Bwindi Gorilla Safari
Gorilla trekking without the long drives: scheduled flights from Entebbe to an airstrip near Bwindi, two nights at a luxury lodge and a gorilla trek.
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Countries
- Uganda
- Starts
- Entebbe
- Ends
- Entebbe
- Tier
- Luxury
- Format
- Private safari
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
Gorilla trekking without the long drives: scheduled flights from Entebbe to an airstrip near Bwindi, two nights at a luxury lodge and a gorilla trek.
This 3-day luxury itinerary starts in Entebbe and ends in Entebbe. Accommodation: Overnight at the lodge.
- Ideal for
- Luxury travellers · Short trips · Honeymooners
- Safari style
- Luxury · Private · Honeymoon
Destination guides: Bwindi
Route
Entebbe
Start
Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip
Stop 1
Bwindi
Stop 2
Entebbe
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
Scheduled flights each way
- 02
Two nights at a luxury lodge
- 03
One gorilla trek in Bwindi
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
3 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1 · Approx. 1.5–2 hours by air
Fly to Bwindi
Morning scheduled flight from Entebbe to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip, depending on which sector your permit is for, then transfer to your lodge.
- Meals
- Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Bwindi — Overnight at the lodge
Day 2
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
An early breakfast and briefing at the park headquarters, then set off with UWA rangers to track a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi's steep rainforest. Once the group is found, you spend up to one hour with them — watching feeding, grooming and young gorillas at play. Return to the lodge in the afternoon; an optional community walk is possible if time allows.
- Gorilla trek (permit included where quoted)
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Bwindi — Overnight at the lodge
Day 3 · Approx. 1.5–2 hours by air
Fly back to Entebbe
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Premium lodges and camps.
Where the itinerary says “overnight at the lodge”, we propose specific lodges with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
- Bwindi2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Countries
- Uganda
- Starts
- Entebbe
- Ends
- Entebbe
- Tier
- Luxury
- Format
- Private safari
- Accommodation
- Overnight at the lodge
- Best for
- Luxury travellers · Short trips
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Arrival and departure transfers at Entebbe International Airport
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Luxury lodge accommodation as described
- All meals at the lodge
- Park entry fees for the parks visited
- Activities listed as included in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Scheduled flights Entebbe–Bwindi–Entebbe where quoted
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not listed as included
- Uganda visa
- Porters on treks (hired locally)
- Gorilla permit unless quoted
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
This safari is priced on request. Your quotation covers the complete 3-day package, with the inclusions and exclusions shown on this page.
Price on request
Pricing depends on your dates, group size and accommodation. We will send a clear quote for the complete package.
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Light aircraft have strict soft-bag luggage limits, usually around 15 kg per person.
- Gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), are limited in number and should be secured as early as possible. Permit fees are set by UWA and are confirmed in your quotation.
- Minimum ages set by UWA: 15 years for gorilla trekking and 12 years for chimpanzee trekking.
- Treks can last from about 2 to 8 hours through steep, muddy forest. Porters can be hired at the trailhead.
- Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, budget and availability.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
- Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
- Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?
This 3-day safari is priced on request because rates depend on your dates, group size and accommodation. Send us your details and we will reply with a full quotation for the complete package.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Entebbe and finishes in Entebbe.
Is this a private or group-joining safari?
This itinerary is quoted as a private safari with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
What accommodation is used?
The itinerary shows where you stay each night. Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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