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Is it possible to fly in and have a Luxury Gorrilla tracking Safari? It is very possible with Lakato Safaris Uganda.This is a special Jet in flying safari, designed to suit our other Business Class of tourists who can’t stand the long drives to and from Bwindi Impenetrable national park yet want to Track the Endangered Gorillas in Uganda.
Thanks to the recent development of so many trusted local Air Charter companies that have partnered with Lakato Safaris to offer this Air Transfer from Entebbe to the Airstrips at the base of these National parks.
Business tourists with only 3 days available can jet in Uganda – Entebbe International Airport say morning hours, then fly to Bwindi and overnight in Lodge, relax and take on Gorilla Tracking the next day. Gorilla trekking takes around 2 to 8 hours, which is worth it as those into hiking will have a great time climbing up and about the rolling hills,and going through the lush vegetation, hence 2 nights in Bwindi then fly back to Entebbe on third day and connect with their International flight out of Entebbe same day. Inquire and book with us in advance for preparation in case you have interest in the Fly in 3 Days Luxury Gorilla Tracking Safari.
More information about this 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Safari experience.
Bwindi is among Uganda’s most exciting national parks and a place you can’t leave out while on a Ugandan safari with Lakato Safaris. It is famously known as a home to a big number of Mountain gorillas basing on the world remaining population. There has been an increase in the number of Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable forest and half of this number has its home in Uganda With Lakato Safaris, you will come across, other primates such as chimpanzees which also have habitants in Bwindi, though rarely seen. This is the same story with other animal species like the forest elephants, antelopes among others. The park is located in Southwestern Uganda just near the escarpment of the Western Rift Valley
The word “Bwindi” means “darkness” and when you get the opportunity of walking through this forest you have will get to know why it’s called such a name. The forest is gifted with a stream of water which is a beautiful place, and also waterfalls are found as you trek through impenetrable forest. Trekking doesn’t require any skills but physical fitness is always required as there are a lot of steep mountains to climb p and about looking for these gentle giants. Above all there is nothing as adventurous and thrilling as going for gorilla trekking!
Also tourists will have other species to see in the park apart from the gorillas such as different bird species (over 350 found in the park), tree species, butterflies, frogs species among other things. The Gorilla trekking permit goes for $600 per person and if one is interested in Gorilla habituation each permit goes for $1500 per person. Tracking Gorillas in the mighty Bwindi is a dream come true for various tourists.
The Birds in Bwindi
About 350 bird species are found here but only 23 species are Albertine rift endemic species and also about 14 other species are not recorded in other parks and Uganda as a whole. Different birds that can be found here include; Collared Apalis, the Handsome Francolin, African Broadbill, Cinnamon Chested Bee Eater and the Western Green Tinkerbird.
The Climate & Weather for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
The Parks altitude varies as it ranges from 1,190m-2,607m above sea level. Though, about 60% of the park is at an altitude of over 2000m above sea level. The total annual rainfall received ranges between 1,400mm and 1,900mm. Note that more rain is received in the months; March and April.
Gorilla trekking (tracking) in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is always the most amazing and interesting part while on a Ugandan safari. And because of that Sir Winston Churchhill was never wrong to call Uganda ‘the pearl of Africa’. Also the country is stable politically of which gorillas can be tracked in any area of the park.
Luxury: $1200.USD per person when sharing the room
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $400.USD
Budget: $900.USD per person when sharing a room
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: $150.USD
Itinerary
You will be met and picked from Entebbe International Airport by our company representative, greet and get some refreshments plus briefings if any and then transferred to the Airstrip in time for your local domestic flight to Bwindi. The flight time is about 1 hour (less or more depending on weather and the gorilla family you will be tracking). When you land in Bwindi - Airstrip, our driver will be waiting for you, to transfer you by road to the nearest lodge for a restful day and overnight. Lunch will be arranged depending on timings, relax at the lodge preparing for the next day’s gorilla tracking safari in the forest. Overnight at Gorilla Sanctuary Camp - FB
Enjoy your breakfast and set out from your lodge with packed lunch as you head to the park headquarters at 7 am for briefing before you embark on Gorilla tracking in the thick mist Bwindi forest. Thereafter proceed for tracking which takes about between 2 to 6 hours mainly dependent on how far the gorillas go. Trekkers are allowed to spend one hour with the gentle giants in this time you could watch them play, feed, and take enough photos. Later return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Gorilla Sanctuary Camp - FB
After breakfast you will be driven back to the air strip for your connecting domestic flight to Entebbe International Airport. Depending on timings of your International flight, a day room can be booked for refreshments and relaxation plus refreshments and meals. Then on time we shall transfer you to the Airport for your flight back home.
