Home » 3 Days Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi
*price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons)
Note: We have discounts for kids 12 years old or younger.
3 Days
Private or Group
Safari
At Friendly Gorillas, we recommend this safari for you want comfort, speed, and a focused mountain gorilla experience. It suits travelers with limited time, connecting from other East Africa destinations, and prefer a premium short safari. It is not ideal for budget travelers, guests who enjoy long scenic road trips, or travelers who want many parks in one itinerary.
3 Days
Lodge Safaris, Private Safaris, Fly In Safari
Gorilla trekking, Birding, Photography, Hiking
Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
The 3 Days Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi is designed for travelers who want Uganda gorilla trekking without spending long hours on the road. Instead of driving from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi, guests fly to the nearest airstrip and continue by road to the confirmed gorilla trekking sector.
This itinerary works well for short-stay travelers, luxury guests, older travelers, honeymooners, business visitors, and anyone who wants to save time. It gives you the main Uganda gorilla experience in only three days while reducing road fatigue.
BUDGET Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6+ Persons
STANDARD Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6+ Persons
LUXURY Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
Your guide from Friendly Gorillas picks you up from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala and transfers you to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to the Bwindi region.
The flight saves you from the long road journey to southwestern Uganda. This is the main benefit of the fly-in option. You arrive with more energy and enjoy a smoother start to the gorilla safari.
Depending on your confirmed gorilla trekking sector, you fly to Kisoro Airstrip or Kihihi Airstrip. On arrival, your driver-guide welcomes you and transfers you by road to your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
If your permit is confirmed in Rushaga or Nkuringo, the route usually works well through Kisoro. If your permit is confirmed in Buhoma, the route usually works better through Kihihi.
Arrive at your lodge, check in, have lunch or dinner depending on arrival time, and relax. Your guide will brief you about the next morning’s gorilla trekking schedule, what to carry, and when to report to the park headquarters.
Accommodation options in Bwindi:
Wake up early, have breakfast, and transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing. This is the main highlight of the safari.
The ranger guides explain gorilla trekking rules, forest safety, gorilla behavior, and how you should behave once they meet the gorilla family. After briefing, you join your assigned trekking group and enter the forest with ranger guides and trackers.
The trek length varies depending on where the gorilla family moved overnight. Some treks are moderate, while others involve steep, muddy, or thicker forest sections. The pace is guided, and guests can use porter support for extra comfort.
When you find the gorillas, you spend up to one hour with them. You may watch a silverback resting, mothers feeding, young gorillas playing, or the family moving through the forest.
This hour is the reason guests choose this safari. It gives them a rare, close, and respectful encounter with mountain gorillas in their natural home.
After the trek, return to the park offices and receive your gorilla trekking certificate. Your guide then transfers you back to the lodge for lunch and rest.
If time and energy allow, you may add an optional Batwa cultural experience or community visit near Bwindi. At Friendly Gorillas, we recommend this if you want to understand more about the people and communities around the forest.
Accommodation options in Bwindi:
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Entebbe.
The airstrip transfer depends on your lodge location and confirmed flight timing. Your guide plans the departure carefully so you reach the airstrip with enough time for check-in.
On arrival in Entebbe, our team transfers you to your hotel, Entebbe International Airport, or another agreed drop-off point.
This marks the end of your 3 Days Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Safari to Bwindi with Friendly Gorillas Safaris.
Cancel up to 60 days before departure.
Only guides with 10+ years of Guiding experience.
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We had such a great time on our 2 day / 1 night Safari tour to Akegara National Park in Rwanda. Jado was our AMAZING tour guide who made sure we were cared for and had everything we needed during our time!
Prior to the trip, I had seamless communication with the Safari group who helped figure out exactly what Safari tour I wanted (1 day or more). They sent an example schedule as well as several lodging options. We ultimately chose the “budget” option which was the Rhino Lodge — it did not feel budget at all! It was GORGEOUS and the food was amazing. We even asked if we could adjust the schedule and they were more than happy to accommodate.
We had a fabulous time traveling to the park with Jado, getting settled and eating at the Rhino Lodge, participating in a half day safari that also included a water tour where we saw Rhinos, Crocodiles, Buffalos… and lots of birds! As soon as we drove into the park we saw an elephant and as we were leaving we saw Baboons. We slept and ate well and then the adventure began early the next day, where we had a full day of Safari through the park. We were able to see more Buffalos, impala, Baboons, Giraffes, rhinos, zebras, warthogs and even a rogue hippo wandering around on land. We unfortunately did not see any big cats (leopards or lions) but Jado certainly tried his best to find them.
Once we paid the initial fee prior to the tour, everything was included. This was an amazing trip, we felt very safe, and I would absolutely book again with this company. Thank you guys so much for being so great and easy!!!
we had the most amazing time in Uganda accompanied by our very Friendly tour guide Elias.
The support team that handled tour preparations were very kind and responded to every question we had in time. Bliss even went an extra mile to give us a video call during some of the sessions.
We were very lucky to see the rare tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector or Queen Elizabeth while exiting for Bwindi.
I highly recommend this company because they met all our expectations and even delivered more than we imagined.
Excellent organization considering that Tony managed to plan the entire tour, permits for gorillas and chimpanzees included, just one day before departure. This is not taken for granted since the tour operator we had contacted months earlier canceled our trip 3 days before departure!
Our driver Tony, who also served as our guide, was always caring and attentive to our needs. Uganda is a country full of natural wonders, and being able to enjoy it peacefully with the right quality-price ratio allows for a full experience of all the activities
It was a solo yet memory filled experience right from my first inquiry to the last day of the trip. Everything was smooth. My tour guide Eddie was beyond friendly and had an eagles eye for even the smallest animals.
The most memorable moment was my first sight of the mighty Gorillas in Bwindi.
I highly appreciate and recommend friendly Gorillas safari
Cannot recommend this company enough!!! Anthony and Brenda are fantastic and worked with us to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime. All expectations were not only met, but greatly exceeded! From our exhilarating itinerary to the memorable accommodations, every part of the experience was extraordinary.
All the activities including river rafting, game drives, gorilla/chimp/rhino treks and boat rides were spectacular, with stunning views and incredible wildlife sightings, and the food was fantastic throughout. Accommodations were wonderfully planned, and each place we stayed offered something different, but all were so lovely. The warmth and hospitality from everyone we met in Uganda is indescribable. What truly made this trip special, though, was our guide, Eddie. He was knowledgeable, professional, passionate, joyful, and also so attentive to our group’s needs.
We could not have asked for a better driver/guide – he went above and beyond to ensure we had a life-changing adventure every step of the way while simultaneously feeling like a member of the family. It was clear he genuinely cared about making sure we had the BEST time possible. This was more than a vacation – it was an adventure I’ll never forget, and I’m still majorly struggling with post-Uganda depression! Thank you Anthony, Brenda and Eddie for the most unforgettable experience ever. We miss you all!
From the planning stages to the first meet and greet, Anthony, Brenda and their team went above and beyond to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime! Friendly Gorilla Safaris gave us everything we asked for while keeping in mind our mid-range budget.
They are excellent with communication, professional, patient, and were able to answer all our questions. Our itinerary was amazing with river rafting, game drives, chimp trek and of course the gorilla trek. Accommodations were great, food delicious and Eddie our driver/guide was fantastic! Highly recommend this company.
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