Fly-in Gorilla Trekking Safari | Gorillas & The Nile Savannah

5 DAYS
UGANDA FLYING SAFARI

Murchison Falls National Park | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Wildlife Drives | Chimp Tracking | Water Safari | Gorilla Trekking

Fly-in with us to the savannah of Murchison Falls National Park, explore the river Nile with a private sunset water safari, track chimps in Budongo Forest & seek out the iconic savannah wildlife on the palm dotted plains. Then fly with us 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 & The Nile Savannah
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 - Nile WATER SAFARI

Flying safari flight taking off from Kajjansi Airfields, Uganda

Elephants playing on the savannah of Murchison Falls NP, Uganda

The river Nile & Murchison Falls waterfall in Murchison Falls NP, Uganda

Sunset water safari on the river Nile, Murchison Falls NP

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

Flight from Kajjansi Airfield to Pakuba airstrip, Murchison Falls National Park.
Estimated travel time: 1hr

Explore the wildlife tracks criss crossing the palm dotted savannah of Murchison Falls National Park on a wildlife drive. As you drive, scan the landscape to seek out species such as Rothschild giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, Jackson's hartebeests, Uganda kobs, warthog, waterbuck, bushbuck & hippos.
Estimated excursions time: 3 hrs

Embark on a private sunset water safari on the river Nile to the base of Murchison Falls waterfall. Drinks and snacks will be served as you meander upstream, spotting Nile crocodiles basking on riverbanks & the flash of electric blue as kingfishers dart over the water. All set to the tranquil sounds of hippo calling across the water until you reach the thundering base of the falls.
Estimated excursions time: 3 hrs

Meals provided: Lunch, Dinner

Staying At Bakers Lodge

Day 2 - Chimps of Budongo

Chimps can be viewed on chimp trekking trips in Budongo Forest

A lioness & her cub spotted on safari in Murchison Falls NP

A tower of giraffes viewed on safari crossing the tracks of Murchison Falls NP

A leopard in a tree overlooking the savannah of Murchison Falls NP

Drive from Bakers Lodge to Budongo Forest, Murchison Falls National Park.
Estimated travel time: 1 hr 30 mins

Track a chimpanzee family in Budongo Forest, with successful tracking rates at 85%. As you trek along forest trails you’ll also have the chance to spot 8 primate species and marvel at Mahogany trees which can reach 80 meters in height. On finding the chimps spend one hour observing them in their natural habitat as they play, forage and socialise before trekking out of the rainforest.
Estimated excursion time: 2 - 3 hrs

Drive from Budongo Forest to Bakers Lodge, Murchison Falls National Park.
Estimated travel time: 1 hr 30 mins

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Staying at Bakers Lodge

day 3 - FLY TO BWINDI

A herd of buffalo viewed from a flying safari flight over Uganda

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

Waterfall in the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda

Buhoma Lodge, your gorilla trekking base in Bwindi NP, Uganda

Flight from Pakuba airstrip to Kihihi airstrip, southwestern Uganda.
Estimated travel time: 1 hr 50 mins to 2 hrs 10 mins

Drive from Kihihi airstrip to Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Estimated travel time: 1 hr 30 mins

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 Buhoma to Kihihi airstrip, southwestern Uganda.
Estimated travel time: 1 hr 30 mins

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.

enquire

Flying Safari Packages
Browse more flying safaris

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.