Luxury Fly In Gorilla Safari
Fly to the edge of the forest, spend an hour with a gorilla family, and return to a lodge made for resting. Four days with no long road drives.
The gorillas, without the long road
A charter flight from Entebbe to Kihihi turns a day of driving into about an hour in the air. You arrive at a luxury forest lodge in time for lunch, with energy left for the trek.
Your gorilla day is private and unhurried, followed by a slow day of spa time, birding and Batwa stories, and a flight home. It is the most comfortable way to meet the mountain gorillas.
Three moments you will carry home
An hour in the sky
While others begin a long drive, you watch the green hills of the southwest unfold from a small aircraft and land at the edge of the forest.
Time slows down
The forest closes around you. A young gorilla studies you, an adult chews calmly, and one hour passes at the pace of the forest.
Fire, food and stillness
Back at the lodge, a hot bath, a glass of something good and a table set for the best story of your trip.
Your four days in Uganda
Fly above the hills
Entebbe to Kihihi and Bwindi
Skip the long road. In about an hour the city falls away and the hills of the southwest rise beneath your wing.
- 07:30Meet your host at Entebbe and check in for your charter flight.
- 08:30Depart Entebbe. The flight takes about 1 hour.
- 09:40Land at Kihihi and meet your private driver guide.
- 11:30Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi for a welcome drink and lunch.
- 15:00Gear check, forest spa or a gentle walk.
- 19:30Fine dining and an early night.
Gorilla day
Private trek in Bwindi
You walk with your own guide and a small group, never more than 8 guests, to a family that trackers found at first light.
- 06:30Breakfast and a packed lunch from the lodge.
- 07:30Briefing at the park headquarters. Your gorilla family is assigned.
- 08:00Walk into the forest with a ranger and trackers, from 1 to 7 hours.
- MiddayYour full hour with the gorillas.
- AfternoonReturn to the lodge. A massage or a hot bath awaits.
- 19:30Dinner and stories by the fire.
Forest and community
Slow day in Bwindi
After the big day, choose how to spend it: walk, listen, watch birds, or do nothing beautifully.
- 08:00Guided forest walk or birding (optional).
- 11:00Batwa community walk to hear their forest stories.
- 14:00Spa, lodge time or a second trek if you add a permit.
- 19:30Farewell dinner.
Fly home
Bwindi to Entebbe
One last look at the forest, a short transfer and a flight home above the green hills.
- 08:00Breakfast.
- 09:00Transfer to Kihihi airstrip, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- 11:30Fly to Entebbe.
- 12:30Arrive in Entebbe. Transfer to your onward flight or hotel.
How will your trek feel?
The forest sets the pace on Day 2. Slide to see what each kind of day looks like.
Choose your luxury lodge
| Lodge | Area | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Buhoma | Luxury |
| Bwindi Lodge | Buhoma | Luxury |
| Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge | Nkuringo | Luxury |
| Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge | Nkuringo | Luxury |
Or similar, depending on availability. Midrange and budget lodges can be combined with the flights on request at a lower price. Nkuringo lodges change the transfer from Kihihi.
Smooth from first mile to last
- Return charter flight Entebbe to Kihihi, about 1 hour each way
- Private 4x4 and driver guide for airstrip and lodge transfers
- Small aircraft usually limit luggage to about 15 kg in soft bags, and we confirm exact limits
- Permit, park fees and lodging handled by us
- Flights adjust with weather, so keep your first day flexible
What you will do
- Private gorilla trek with a UWA ranger and trackers
- One full hour with your gorilla family
- Forest spa and fine dining at your lodge
- Batwa community walk and birding
- Optional: second gorilla trek with an extra permit
Clear costs, no surprises
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Luxury Fly In Gorilla Safari, per person sharing | From USD 4,500 |
| Gorilla permit (foreign nonresident), included | USD 800 |
| Charter flights, included | Shared between travellers |
| Single room supplement | Quoted at booking |
| Second gorilla trek | Extra permit, quoted |
| Porter, paid on site | USD 15 to 20 |
| Uganda eVisa, paid by you | About USD 50 |
Included
- Gorilla permit
- 3 nights luxury lodging, full board
- Return charter flights
- Private 4x4 and driver guide
- Park fees, ranger and trackers
- Forest spa access and Batwa walk
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Porter, tips and personal items
- Premium drinks
- Spa treatments and optional extras
Seasons
Dry months (Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb) are easiest underfoot and book first. Green months (Mar to May, Oct to Nov) are quieter and lusher. Luxury lodges have few rooms, so book early.
Shape it around you
Tick what interests you and send it to our team in one tap.
Arrive ready
Documents and health
- Passport valid 6 months
- Uganda eVisa (evisa.go.ug)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Ask your doctor about malaria advice
What to pack
Safety
- Follow your pilot and host on every flight
- Keep 7 metres from the gorillas
- Guests with colds or flu cannot trek
- Armed rangers escort every group
- Follow your ranger at all times
Simple, secure payment
- 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and permit
- Balance due 60 days before arrival
- Bookings within 60 days are paid in full
- Pay online through WeTravel, or ask for bank details
Fair and clear if plans change
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | Everything paid, except the permit and costs already committed |
| 30 to 59 days before arrival | 50 percent of the package price, excluding the permit |
| Under 30 days or no show | No refund |
Gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and are generally nonrefundable once purchased, and charter flights are usually nonrefundable once confirmed. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Where your booking stands
- Enquiry received
- Permit availability checked
- Itinerary agreed
- Deposit paid, confirmed
- Final documents sent
- Travel day
We update your stage and share a link ending in ?status=1 to 6 so you can follow it from your phone.
Your forest lodge is waiting
Permits are limited to 8 guests per family each day, and luxury lodges have few rooms. Tell us your dates and we will check availability today.
Luxury Fly In Gorilla Safari
Fly to the edge of the forest, spend an hour with a gorilla family, and return to a lodge made for resting. Four days with no long road drives.
The gorillas, without the long road
A charter flight from Entebbe to Kihihi turns a day of driving into about an hour in the air. You arrive at a luxury forest lodge in time for lunch, with energy left for the trek.
Your gorilla day is private and unhurried, followed by a slow day of spa time, birding and Batwa stories, and a flight home. It is the most comfortable way to meet the mountain gorillas.
Three moments you will carry home
An hour in the sky
While others begin a long drive, you watch the green hills of the southwest unfold from a small aircraft and land at the edge of the forest.
Time slows down
The forest closes around you. A young gorilla studies you, an adult chews calmly, and one hour passes at the pace of the forest.
Fire, food and stillness
Back at the lodge, a hot bath, a glass of something good and a table set for the best story of your trip.
Your four days in Uganda
Fly above the hills
Entebbe to Kihihi and Bwindi
Skip the long road. In about an hour the city falls away and the hills of the southwest rise beneath your wing.
- 07:30Meet your host at Entebbe and check in for your charter flight.
- 08:30Depart Entebbe. The flight takes about 1 hour.
- 09:40Land at Kihihi and meet your private driver guide.
- 11:30Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi for a welcome drink and lunch.
- 15:00Gear check, forest spa or a gentle walk.
- 19:30Fine dining and an early night.
Gorilla day
Private trek in Bwindi
You walk with your own guide and a small group, never more than 8 guests, to a family that trackers found at first light.
- 06:30Breakfast and a packed lunch from the lodge.
- 07:30Briefing at the park headquarters. Your gorilla family is assigned.
- 08:00Walk into the forest with a ranger and trackers, from 1 to 7 hours.
- MiddayYour full hour with the gorillas.
- AfternoonReturn to the lodge. A massage or a hot bath awaits.
- 19:30Dinner and stories by the fire.
Forest and community
Slow day in Bwindi
After the big day, choose how to spend it: walk, listen, watch birds, or do nothing beautifully.
- 08:00Guided forest walk or birding (optional).
- 11:00Batwa community walk to hear their forest stories.
- 14:00Spa, lodge time or a second trek if you add a permit.
- 19:30Farewell dinner.
Fly home
Bwindi to Entebbe
One last look at the forest, a short transfer and a flight home above the green hills.
- 08:00Breakfast.
- 09:00Transfer to Kihihi airstrip, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- 11:30Fly to Entebbe.
- 12:30Arrive in Entebbe. Transfer to your onward flight or hotel.
How will your trek feel?
The forest sets the pace on Day 2. Slide to see what each kind of day looks like.
Choose your luxury lodge
| Lodge | Area | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Buhoma | Luxury |
| Bwindi Lodge | Buhoma | Luxury |
| Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge | Nkuringo | Luxury |
| Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge | Nkuringo | Luxury |
Or similar, depending on availability. Midrange and budget lodges can be combined with the flights on request at a lower price. Nkuringo lodges change the transfer from Kihihi.
Smooth from first mile to last
- Return charter flight Entebbe to Kihihi, about 1 hour each way
- Private 4x4 and driver guide for airstrip and lodge transfers
- Small aircraft usually limit luggage to about 15 kg in soft bags, and we confirm exact limits
- Permit, park fees and lodging handled by us
- Flights adjust with weather, so keep your first day flexible
What you will do
- Private gorilla trek with a UWA ranger and trackers
- One full hour with your gorilla family
- Forest spa and fine dining at your lodge
- Batwa community walk and birding
- Optional: second gorilla trek with an extra permit
Clear costs, no surprises
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Luxury Fly In Gorilla Safari, per person sharing | From USD 4,500 |
| Gorilla permit (foreign nonresident), included | USD 800 |
| Charter flights, included | Shared between travellers |
| Single room supplement | Quoted at booking |
| Second gorilla trek | Extra permit, quoted |
| Porter, paid on site | USD 15 to 20 |
| Uganda eVisa, paid by you | About USD 50 |
Included
- Gorilla permit
- 3 nights luxury lodging, full board
- Return charter flights
- Private 4x4 and driver guide
- Park fees, ranger and trackers
- Forest spa access and Batwa walk
Not included
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Porter, tips and personal items
- Premium drinks
- Spa treatments and optional extras
Seasons
Dry months (Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb) are easiest underfoot and book first. Green months (Mar to May, Oct to Nov) are quieter and lusher. Luxury lodges have few rooms, so book early.
Shape it around you
Tick what interests you and send it to our team in one tap.
Arrive ready
Documents and health
- Passport valid 6 months
- Uganda eVisa (evisa.go.ug)
- Yellow fever certificate
- Travel insurance with medical cover
- Ask your doctor about malaria advice
What to pack
Safety
- Follow your pilot and host on every flight
- Keep 7 metres from the gorillas
- Guests with colds or flu cannot trek
- Armed rangers escort every group
- Follow your ranger at all times
Simple, secure payment
- 30 percent deposit confirms your booking and permit
- Balance due 60 days before arrival
- Bookings within 60 days are paid in full
- Pay online through WeTravel, or ask for bank details
Fair and clear if plans change
| When you cancel | What is refunded |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | Everything paid, except the permit and costs already committed |
| 30 to 59 days before arrival | 50 percent of the package price, excluding the permit |
| Under 30 days or no show | No refund |
Gorilla permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and are generally nonrefundable once purchased, and charter flights are usually nonrefundable once confirmed. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Where your booking stands
- Enquiry received
- Permit availability checked
- Itinerary agreed
- Deposit paid, confirmed
- Final documents sent
- Travel day
We update your stage and share a link ending in ?status=1 to 6 so you can follow it from your phone.
Your forest lodge is waiting
Permits are limited to 8 guests per family each day, and luxury lodges have few rooms. Tell us your dates and we will check availability today.