Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Safari | Gorillas & Golden Plains

5 DAYS
UGANDA FLYING SAFARI

Queen Elizabeth National Park | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wildlife Drives | Water Safari | Bush Breakfast | Gorilla Trekking

Fly-in to the savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park, explore the Kazinga Channel with a private water safari, track chimps in Kyambura Gorge & seek tree-climbing lions of Ishasha Plains. Then venture to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a gorilla trekking trip in ancient rainforest. Observe a close knit mountain gorilla family feed, play & socialise in the natural setting of their rainforest home. A truly memorable safari experience, complemented with luxury lodges & services.

Gorillas & Golden Plains
Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Itinerary

Browse our flying safari itinerary below for more information on travel times, excursions & the luxury lodges included. Quotes are available on request alongside a more a detailed itinerary version, gorilla trekking guidelines & a flight information pack.

DAy 1 - A Savannah Flight

Flying safari flight taking off from Kajjansi Airfields, Uganda

Uganda kob spotted on safari in Queen Elizabeth NP

Elephants viewed from a water safari on the Kazinga Channel

Captivating crater lakes can be viewed on safari in Queen Elizabeth NP

Drive from Entebbe or Kampala to Kajjansi Airfield.
Estimated travel time: 20 - 30 mins

Flight from Kajjansi Airfield to fly to Mweya airstrip, Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Estimated travel time: 1 hrs 5 mins to 2 hrs 50 min

Embark on a private water safari on the Kazinga Channel, set to picturesque scenes of acacia tree covered slopes and rocky cliffs. Seek out crocodiles, warthogs, waterbuck and buffalos on the riverbanks, while hippo calls echo across the water. If you’re lucky you’ll even meet elephants bathing in the channel to cool off from the heat of the day.
Estimated excursion time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Explore the Kazinga Tracks on a wildlife drive, these tracks loop between the northern banks of the Kazinga Channel and crater lake pools. This area is known as the spot for up close sightings of elephant herds as they cross the tracks to reach the Kazinga Channel, as well as the chance to spy Uganda kob, buffalo and if you’re lucky the elusive leopard!
Estimated excursion time: 2 hrs

Meals provided: Lunch, Dinner

Staying At Elephant Plains Lodge

Day 2 - Chimp Tracking

Kyambura Gorge in the savannah of Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda

Chimps can be tracked in Kyambura Gorge, Queen Elizabeth NP

An elephant herd spotted on safari in Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda

Tree climbing lions viewed on safari at Ishaaha Plains, Uganda

Track a small group of chimpanzees in the rainforest filled Kyambura Gorge, isolated by the surrounding savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park. As you descend into the forest a mystical atmosphere prevails as you seek out these elusive chimps, with tracking success rates of 65%. On finding them you will have one hour to watch them play, socialise and forage in the trees.
Estimated excursion time: 3 hrs

Drive from Kyambura Gorge to Ishasha Plains, Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Estimated travel time: 2 hrs

Venture through the golden savannah of Ishasha Plains to seek out the region's iconic tree-climbing lions. Believed to have learned the behaviour to escape the heat and ground level biting insects, they’re found sleeping in the branches of giant fig trees. Elephants, hartebeest & buffalo, are also abundant on the plains and spotted on wildlife drives.
Estimated excursion time: 3 hrs

As the sun sinks in the sky, drive to a viewpoint over Ishasha Plains. Here you’ll find a table has been laid out for you with snacks and a selection of beverages. Enjoy a drink in good company, watch the sunset light up the plains and reflect on your day amongst the tranquil sounds of the savannah. Trust us these sunsets can be truly spectacular.
Estimated excursion time: 1 hr

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Staying at Ishasha Wilderness Camp

day 3 - Tree climbing lions

Enjoy a bush breakfast on safari at Ishasha Plains, Uganda

Tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda

Ishasha Plains is also home to clans of hyena

Hills bordering the rainforest of Bwindi NP, home to Uganda’s gorillas

As the sunrises over Ishasha Plains explore this secluded area of Queen Elizabeth National Park on a wildlife drive. Aside from seeking out the tree-climbing lions the area is also known for its population of hyena clans, Uganda kob and even the elusive leopards, which you can seek out on the plains in the soft morning light.
Estimated excursion time: 3 hrs

Enjoy a bush breakfast in the heart of the savannah. A selection of breads, fruits, coffee and juices will be served to you, as your chef prepares eggs to your liking on the stove. So you can relax in comfort at your shaded breakfast table, enjoy the sounds of the wild and observe the savannah panorama playing out before you.
Estimated excursion time: 1 hr

Drive from Ishasha Plains to Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Estimated travel time: 2 hrs

Imbibe yourself into the daily life of Buhoma with a guided walk to meet & spend time with the locals. Visit the local handicraft workshops to meet artisanal craftsman at work, the traditional healer who'll share the tricks of their trade & the local brewer who distills gin from the locally sourced banana's, you'll even be offered a taste.
Estimated excursion time: 3 hrs

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Staying At buhoma lodge

DAY 4 - Gorilla Trekking

Mountain gorillas are spotted on gorilla treks in Bwindi NP, Uganda

Mists rising over the rainforest of Bwindi NP, Uganda

A portrait of adult mountain gorilla in Bwindi NP, Uganda

Baby mountain gorillas can be spotted on gorilla treks in Bwindi NP, Uganda

Experience Uganda's greatest natural wonder, a meeting with a rare mountain gorilla family. Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park's pristine rainforest, a UNESCO heritage site, to observe mountains gorillas forage, feed, play & socialise in their close knit family group, surrounded by their natural habitat. A truly magical experience.
Estimated excursion time: 2 - 8 hrs (including 1 hr viewing)

Unwind in peace to the sounds of the rainforest at your exclusive lodge. Enjoy views across rainforest slopes from your private terrace or curl by the crackling fire in the cosy lodge lounge. Be sure to relax those aching muscles after your rainforest trek with a visit to the lodge's spa room for a complimentary massage.

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

STAYING AT BUHOMA LODGE

DAY 5 - Flying Home

A tea field bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda

Uganda flying safari flight over the hills of Uganda

Flying safari flight over Lake Victoria, Uganda

Landscape of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city

Drive from Ishasha Plains to Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Estimated travel time: 2 hrs

Flight from Kihihi airstrip to Kajjansi Airfield.
Estimated travel time: 1 hr 20 mins

Drive from Kajjansi Airfield to Entebbe or Kampala.
Estimated travel time: 20 - 30 mins

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation not included

Additional Gorilla Trekking Days

A popular add-on to this safari is to include an additional day(s) gorilla trekking. Often on the first day trekkers spend their hour snapping photos so enjoy a second trek to just relax in the gorillas company & observe their natural behaviours.

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Each fly-in safari package includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi, combined with experiences such as chimp tracking in Kibale and savannah safaris in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks.