Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is situated in the western part of Uganda, it is home to half the population of Mountain gorilla species in the world. Our 4-day Bwindi Gorilla Flying Safari will take you to enjoy the best of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Mountain gorillas live freely within the ecosystem without being captivated, they live in families of up to 20 members led by a male silverback. Bwindi is bisected into 4sectors each of which is naturally placed with gorilla families present for a guest visit these include Nkuringo, Rushaga, Buhoma, and Ruhija, experience some of the closest relatives of man in the wilderness.
Tour Highlight
- Gorilla Trekking.
- Batwa Cultural Experience
- Flying Safari Experience.
4 Days Bwindi Gorilla Flying Safari Highlights Include:-
Batwa Cultural Village
The Batwa Cultural village is where the Batwa (Pigmies) still live in the same way they used to years ago in tree houses. The Batwa only began leaving their forest homes around 15 years ago and they have been able to remain on this land thanks to the support of a generous American benefactor who donated the land back to them and created a cultural program. The fees from visiting tourists are given to the Batwa project and they delight in welcoming visitors to their village and demonstrating how they make weapons, dance, make fires using sticks, and cook.
Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Wake early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for gorilla trekking. Before 8:00 am, report to the ranger station for registration and a talk by one of the rangers. The guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth, to track the gorillas. (Please note this trek can take from 30 minutes to 5-6 hours). A reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them ‘talk’ to one another, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male, the Silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. It’s amazing to think there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left.
Selected Lodges for your stay Include:-
Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe
This 73-roomed hotel is ideally located on the glistening shores of Lake Victoria and a convenient 1km from the airport. Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe has a restaurant that offers an exciting and truly inviting a la carte menu seven days of the week. Specialties include Tilapia and Nile Perch, while guests can also relax on the terrace and bar. It’s a hotel that complements your travel style. With elegant furnishings and a warm, inviting feel, the hotel’s decor and rooms create a luxurious atmosphere. The outside terrace, with its own special ambience and superb lake views is the perfect place to take it all in.
Alternate: The Boma Hotel Entebbe
The Boma Hotel is Entebbe’s original and most exclusive hotel, set in tropical gardens in a leafy suburb, a few minute’s drive from Entebbe International Airport. Our rooms combine the modern comforts one expects today with the charm and character of the original 1940s home. The Boma is an ideal stopover for all travelers and airline passengers, and we will arrange all your airport transfers. Our staff and management team ensure guests receive a personable service and enjoy hospitality standards that are in keeping with the tradition of this charming lakeshore town. The residents-only bar and dining area overlooks the pool area and provides a delightful and relaxed country house experience. The main house includes a private dining veranda and living room for overnight guests. Other hotel facilities include the swimming pool, Gym, Free WiFi, 24-hour security, and car parking. We offer a laundry service for overnight guests and there is a small craft shop on site.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp.
Once-in-a-lifetime encounters with Uganda’s endangered gorillas await when you stay in one of these ten private luxury tents in the heart of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Ecologically respectful, contemporary-yet-classic in style, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp blends in sensitively with the dramatic African mountain landscape, and, situated uniquely inside the national park, you are only minutes away from the start of your gorilla trekking adventure. Located in one of the remotest areas of Africa, these comfortable canvas spaces are dressed with indigenous prints and furniture made from natural materials. Beds are draped in neutral-toned linens, and local artifacts set a scene that ensures memorable moments both inside and outside the accommodation. Each tent has a spacious, stone-walled bathroom with private sections, and a free-standing bath for a relaxing soak after a day’s trekking. The trees around the camp light up in the morning when the sun starts shining, and thanks to there being so few tents, the camp retains an intimate, exclusive feel, enabling you to experience Africa’s magic with the lightest of footprints yet with practically every mod con.
Alternate: Mahogany Springs Lodge.
Mahogany Springs is situated in one of the most intimate, secluded, beautiful, and most importantly natural settings in the world and only around 2 minutes away from the Gorilla tracking starting point. All the rooms at Mahogany Springs are high-end suites. All Suites can be twin, double or triple. There is 24/7 power in all the rooms. All rooms have large en-suite bathrooms with a gorgeously designed open terracotta shower. All 12 luxurious suites have their private terrace with magnificent panoramic views over the grounds, river, and surrounding areas. The main dining area is exquisitely furnished and with panoramic views beyond the lodge’s gardens, you will enjoy dining in a tranquil and unrivaled setting. The service provided is as much an art form as the food therefore, the staff are trained to very high standards. Within the main building, there is a stunning bar where guests can sit all day and night trying one of the many cocktails or simply a bottle of fine wine. Most of the produce used at Mahogany Springs is grown on-site to provide guests with the freshest ingredients.