3-Day Gorilla Trekking Fly-In Safari

Your safari begins with an early morning transfer to Entebbe International Airport for check-in on a domestic flight to either Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip, depending on the location of your booked lodge. The short flight offers breathtaking aerial views of Lake Victoria, the rolling highlands, and terraced hillsides of southwestern Uganda. Upon arrival, a lodge driver will meet you for a road transfer through beautiful countryside, with Bwindi’s dense forest rising dramatically in the distance.

By midday or early afternoon, you arrive at your lodge set on the forest’s edge. After check-in and lunch, the rest of the day is at leisure. You can relax on your balcony overlooking the misty canopy, enjoy a guided community walk to meet the local Batwa or Bakiga people, or simply unwind before dinner. Overnight stay is at your lodge, where the soothing sounds of the forest prepare you for the next day’s adventure.

The highlight of your safari begins after an early breakfast. You transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by the rangers, where you learn about gorilla behavior, conservation, and trekking guidelines. Trekkers are grouped and assigned a gorilla family before setting off into the forest.

The trek can take between two and six hours depending on the gorillas’ movement, winding through dense vegetation, steep ridges, and tangled vines. The forest is alive with bird calls and the rustling of monkeys, adding to the sense of adventure. When you finally encounter the gorillas, the moment is indescribable. A massive silverback may sit in calm authority, mothers nurture their young with gentle care, and playful juveniles swing and tumble close by. For one unforgettable hour, you watch their daily life unfold in complete awe.

After the trek, you return to your lodge for relaxation and a warm meal. The afternoon is free for rest, though you may opt for a nature walk, a cultural performance, or simply enjoy the serenity of the lodge. Dinner and overnight are once again in the tranquil forest setting.

After breakfast, you check out of the lodge and transfer back to either Kisoro or Kihihi airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe. The short flight offers one last chance to admire Uganda’s stunning landscapes from the sky. Upon landing at Entebbe International Airport, your safari guide assists you with onward connections, marking the end of your fly-in gorilla adventure.