3 Day Fly-in Gorilla Habituation
3 Day Fly-in Gorilla Habituation Adventure
Embark on a captivating 3 Day fly in Gorilla Habituation Adventure in Bwindi National Park. This is a remarkable 2 nights, 3 day Uganda safari typically taking you through a thrilling mountain gorilla habituation experience safari. Gorilla habituation is a special primate adventure enjoyable only in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and specifically in Rushaga region.
Gorilla habituation in Bwindi is special in a sense that you have a lifetime opportunity to explore the semi-habituated gorilla family with experienced team from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). This fly-in safari is a perfect option for those of you with limited time meaning instead of spending 8-9 hours on the road, you can spend only 2 hours to get to your destination.
The fly-in gorilla habituation experience means your trip begins at Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi airfield and the landing point will be Kihihi or Kisoro airfield. From Kihihi/Kisoro, you will be transferred safely in a 4×4 safari vehicle up to your accommodation option for a night stay.
Brief Itinerary -3 Day Fly-in Gorilla Habituation Adventure
Day 1: Fly to Kihihi/Kisoro airstrip
Pick up at the hotel within Entebbe city and take a safe drive in a 4WD with an experienced driver guide from Maranatha Tours and Travel. Catch up with the morning flight to Kihihi or Kisoro airfield, expecting to take about 2 hours.
Enjoy aerial views of the countryside and on arrival, meet a local driver for transfer to your gorilla safari lodge. At the lodge, the main thing will be for you to chill, enjoy dinner, and retire for the night.
Accommodation
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge
Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Travel time: 1-2 hours
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation
Early in the morning, report at the Rushaga sector to get briefed about gorilla habituation guidelines. The park official will be available to also assign you a team to lead you through a search for group and will be a long day of following these apes, observing how they behave and taking pictures. A maximum of 4 hours will be dedicated for you and your colleagues to stay face-to-face with a family of mountain gorillas.
Accommodation
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge
Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Activity: Gorilla Habituation Experience in Rushaga
Day 3: Depart
Depart from your lodge in Bwindi for Kihihi or Kisoro airfield. You will take the morning flight back to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). From Entebbe airport, you will proceed with departing flight back home and today marks the end of 3-day fly in gorilla habituation adventure.
End of the 3 Days Fly-in Gorilla Habituation Adventure
Safari cost includes
- Gorilla habituation permits
- Guide or driver guide services.
- Transportation.
- Accommodation.
- Meals and other refreshments as per the itinerary.
- All activities on your fly-in safari.
- Park entry fees.
Safari cost excludes
- Tips.
- Laundry services.
- Optional experiences.
- Alcoholic drinks
- Airfares.
- Uganda Visas.
- Passports.
- Travel Insurance.
What to pack for 3 Day Fly-in Gorilla Habituation Adventure
- At least 2 bottled drinking water.
- Enough energy giving snacks.
- Waterproof hiking boots.
- Daypack.
- Gorilla habituation permits.
- Long-sleeved shirt.
- A sweater.
- Rain jacket.
- First aid kit or medical kit.
- Gardening gloves.
- Insect repellents.
- Safari hat.
- A pair of socks
