5 Day Gorilla and Chimpanzee Fly-In Safari

Domestic Flight to Kihihi or Kisoro

Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a transfer to Entebbe Airport for your flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Depending on your destination, you will land at either Kihihi Airstrip (serving the northern and eastern parts of Bwindi) or Kisoro Airstrip (serving the southern part of Bwindi). Upon arrival, our guide will transfer you by road to your lodge. You have the option to fly in the morning or afternoon. Morning flights depart Entebbe at 7:45 am, while afternoon flights depart at 3:30 pm. For southern Bwindi, there is only one morning flight at 7:45 am due to strong winds in the region. The flight duration is typically between one to one and a half hours.

• Accommodation: Mahogany Springs or Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
• Meals: All meals included

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for registration at 7:45 am, where you’ll join other trekkers for a briefing on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. Accompanied by experienced guides, you'll trek through dense undergrowth and thick creepers in search of the Mountain Gorillas. The trek can last from half an hour to most of the day, depending on the location of the gorillas. Being in the presence of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is an extraordinary and humbling experience.

• Accommodation: Mahogany Springs, Nkuringo Gorilla Camp, or Rushaga Gorilla Camp
• Meals: All meals included

Domestic Flight to Kasese and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, you'll drive back to Kisoro or Kihihi for your flight to Kasese Airstrip. Upon landing, you will be met by your driver-guide who will transfer you to Kibale Forest National Park, where you'll spend the night.

• Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge or Katara Lodge
• Meals: All meals included

Chimpanzee Trekking and Community Walk

Following breakfast, you'll proceed to Kibale National Park Headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking. You'll be divided into small groups of six, each led by an experienced guide who will take you deep into the forest to locate one of the chimpanzee families. Chimpanzees live in communities ranging from 50 to 250 individuals, often splitting into smaller groups during the day to reduce food competition and reuniting in the evening to build nests. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you’ll spend an hour observing them before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll visit Bigodi Village for a wetland walk, where you'll discover the rich biodiversity of Kibale, known for its 15 recorded primate species and numerous bird species.

• Accommodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge or Papaya Lake Lodge
• Meals: All meals included

Return to Kasese for Flight Back to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mweya or Kasese Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe, marking the end of your 5-day Gorilla and Chimpanzee fly-in safari.