Bwindi Lodge
A Volcanoes Safaris lodge at Buhoma, its bandas facing the forest edge.
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3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Fly-in Safari
Starts & endsEntebbeRouteEntebbe › BwindiA private trip: it starts on any day you choose, and every quote is all-inclusive.
A private safari, 3 days, 2 nights
This private Bwindi gorilla safari uses scheduled flights to replace the full day's drive from Entebbe. You fly to Kihihi airstrip, about an hour and a half from the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and spend two nights at a lodge on the forest edge.
The middle day is kept clear for your trek, so there is no rush however long it takes to reach the gorillas. One gorilla permit per person is included, bought in your names when your deposit clears.
Highlights
- Scheduled flights between Entebbe and Kihihi in both directions
- One hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family
- Two nights at a luxury lodge in the Buhoma sector
- An optional community walk on the forest edge
- Private vehicle and guide from the airstrip
Day by day
- Entebbe
- Kihihi airstrip
- Bwindi
- Entebbe
Day 1Entebbe › Kihihi › Buhoma
Fly to Kihihi and drive to Bwindi
A morning scheduled flight takes you from Entebbe to Kihihi airstrip. Your guide meets the plane and drives you through tea and farmland to Buhoma, arriving for lunch. In the afternoon you can rest, or take a guided walk through the village on the forest edge.
Day 2Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Gorilla trekking
After an early breakfast you walk to the park office for the 8:00 briefing, then set off with rangers and trackers to your assigned gorilla family. Treks can take from one hour to most of the day. Once you reach the family, you have one hour with them before walking back to the lodge.
Day 3Buhoma › Kihihi › Entebbe
Back to Entebbe
After breakfast your guide drives you to Kihihi for the scheduled flight back to Entebbe, where you are met and taken to your hotel or the international terminal.
Lodges are confirmed in writing when you book, and timings are adjusted to your dates and pace.
Where you stay
Two nights in the Buhoma sector, at this lodge or one of the same standard, depending on your permit date.
The Mavens difference
Private vehicle and guide
A 4x4 with a pop-up roof and an English-speaking driver-guide, for you alone.
Luxury lodges
Every night at a lodge chosen for its position and its standards.
Fees and permits included
Park entry, permits and the activities in the itinerary are in the price.
Flexible by design
Lengthen, upgrade or combine the trip before you pay.
Included
- Scheduled flights Entebbe–Kihihi–Entebbe
- One gorilla trekking permit per person
- Private vehicle and driver-guide in Bwindi
- 2 nights at a luxury lodge, full board
- Park entry fees
- Airport transfers in Entebbe
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Drinks at lodges other than water, tea and coffee
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Travel insurance
Good to know
Fitness
Gorilla treks are steep and muddy and can last up to six hours. A porter is worth hiring.
Best time
June to September and December to February; book permits early.
Luggage
Light-aircraft flights usually allow about 15 kg per person in soft bags.
Make it longer
Add a second trek, or Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha on the way back.
Dates & availability
This is a private trip, so it starts on any day you choose. Choose a month to carry it into the quote request.
What every quote includes
- Scheduled flights Entebbe–Kihihi–Entebbe
- One gorilla trekking permit per person
- Private vehicle and driver-guide in Bwindi
- 2 nights at a luxury lodge, full board
- Park entry fees
- Airport transfers in Entebbe
Quotes depend on your dates, the size of your group and the lodges you choose. Green-season months are often better value, and Christmas and New Year can carry lodge supplements.
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Questions travellers ask
What is the luggage limit on the flights?
Scheduled light-aircraft flights usually allow about 15 kg per person in soft bags. We'll confirm the limit for your airline and can store extra luggage in Entebbe.
What if our permit is for another sector?
We book the permit and the lodge together. If Buhoma is full on your date, we'll suggest Ruhija or the southern sectors and adjust the flights or drive.
What if the flight is delayed?
Your guide waits at Kihihi and adjusts the day. Delays rarely affect the trek, which is on day two.
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Something made for you
Any trip can be lengthened, upgraded or combined across both countries. Send your dates and the number of travellers, and you'll get a costed plan within a day.