4 Days flying gorilla habituation safari in Bwindi NP

Overview

These 4 days flying gorilla habituation safari will offer a thrilling time in the forested ecosystem of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is renowned worldwide for its highest population of the critically endangered mountain gorillas. Gorilla habituation happens from the Rushaga sector, in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

The 4 days tour also brings you face-to-face with the Batwa Pygmies, one of the most beautiful and unique people in Uganda. The Batwa people are the ones who occupied the forest until it was gazetted as a national park in the early 90s. They offer the rare opportunity of expressing their cultural tapestry through entertainment and storytelling, etc.

The 4 days flying gorilla habituation safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park starts and ends in Entebbe. You travel by air transport. While up in the skies, you will discover a unique way of appreciating Uganda’s natural wonders.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Entebbe

A dedicated driver guide from Standard Safaris will meet and greet you upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Once you are briefed, the guide will drive you to your pre-booked hotel. You will check in and relax at the poolside to enjoy the evening breeze. Have your dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Fly to Kisoro airstrip from Entebbe airport. Afternoon tour to Batwa communities

Wake up for an early morning breakfast at the hotel. The guide will take you back to Entebbe International Airport. You will fly to Kisoro Airstrip, which is the closest to Bwindi’s Rushaga sector. Another representative from Standard Safaris will meet and greet you upon your arrival. Then you will be transferred to your pre-booked lodge. Check into your lodge. Have dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Gorilla Habituation experience in Rushaga sector

Wake up early in the morning and have your breakfast. Pack lunch and head to the Rushaga sector at around 6:00 a.m. You will be briefed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority staff. With armed rangers and researchers, you will head into the forest. The aim is to locate a semi-habituated gorilla group and spend 4 hours in their presence.

After finding them, take photos and learn something about their behavior in the wild. Return to the starting point and meet your driver. You will return to your lodge to freshen up. Spend the rest of the day soaking in the tranquillity of the forest. In the evening, have dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4: Fly back to Entebbe International Airport

Wake up and have breakfast. Check out of the lodge and head to Kisoro Airstrip. Fly back to Entebbe International Airport. The flight again takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. You will then end your 4 days flying gorilla habituation safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will be warmly seen off as you board your flight back home.

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Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

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12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.

I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.

If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.

The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.

The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.

We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.

Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

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16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.
My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.
I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.