Overview
4 days Uganda Gorillas and fly-in safari, will get up-close the kings of the Jungle in Bwindi Impenetrable National park in the far ends of south western part of the country. You will get to enjoy the stunning aerial view of the landscape; watching the open waters, rolling hills, mountain summits and more.
Flying In is a faster and much comfortable way of getting to the park and departure, maximizing time, and exploring lots of attractions within a short period of time. The tour starts and ends at Kajansi airstrip in Entebbe. Uganda is located in the east of the continent of Africa, and harbors half of the total mountain Gorillas in the world. The Gorillas can only be found in the continent of Africa.
They are the most powerful and strongest in the primate Kingdom, living in groups called troop, led by an alpha Male-a silverback. The other activities in the trip include cultural tour with the Batwa pygmies, and optional city tour.
Day by Day Program
Day1: Briefing and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
When you safely land at Entebbe international airport, clear with the immigration Authorities and meet our safari guide who will brief you about how the four days tour will go. All questions will be answered while sharing facts about the country.
You will then take a few hours of rest, before boarding a chartered flight to Kihihi airstrip in the southwest. There our company representative will meet and welcome you to the Gorilla Kingdom. Follow the landing with a road trip to the sector of the park you will trek from. Arrive and check-in to the lodge for refreshment. You will enjoy all the set meals, and peaceful night at the forest
Day2: Gorilla trekking
Kick-start your day with a hefty breakfast meal at the lodge. Thereafter, you will go to the park headquarters where the ranger guides will welcome, verify all the trekking documents and explain the trekking dos and don’ts. After the 30 minute session, you will be assigned a Gorilla family, and accompanied to the forest, following the trail where they were lasts spotted while paying attention to the echoes and broken tree branches.
The trekking session lasts for about 1-8 hours depending on your trekking speed and how far the Apes have moved, and an extra hour of watching the silver back make a pose, the young stars samausalt, and the mothers nurse their young ones. Gorillas mind their own business though with people in their presence, but show some curiosity. After taking photos, and having a close watch at these relatives, you will call it a day and departing from their territory to the lodge for a rest, and all meals arranged for the day. End this day with dinner and overnight.
Day3: Batwa cultural tour
Wakeup relaxed for breakfast meal at the lodge because it midday, for approximately 4 hours, you will visit a community of some of the shortest people in the world, very authentic citizens of the country, and former hunters and gatherers at the forest.
The Batwa Pygmies formerly knew no life but that of the forest, where they fed on wildlife, and fruits; dressed on leaves that also doubled as medicine; and slept in the caves. When you visit them, there will be a village tour, local songs, dances, and stories. Show love and respect to them by donating to the local initiatives and village projects for a good welfare. Engage in the village experience such as singing, clapping and dancing if requested to join. After words, return to the lodge for Lunch, followed by a rest, dinner and a peaceful nap.
Day4: Fly to Entebbe
After having your last safari breakfast at the Jungle, you will be driven to Kihihi airstrip to board for a 1-2 hour flight to Entebbe international airport for your flight to the next destination. When you get to Entebbe, our company representative will meet and a bid you a safe flight. If your flight comes later at night, we can do some shopping of souvenirs around Entebbe as a remembrance of the pearl of Africa.
