Fly to Gorilla Trekking – 2 gorilla treks 5 days

Fly to Gorilla Trekking - 2 treks

Fly to Gorilla Trekking - 2 treks is perfect as an extension for your Kenyan, Tanzanian or South African Wildlife Safari. On this fly to gorilla trekking Gorilla trip you will travel on motorized boat to Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria to visit the orphaned chimpanzees and fly in a private light aircraft to and from Bwindi Impenetrable forest for the gorilla tracking.

Fly to Gorilla Trekking with 2 treks Itinerary:

Day 01: Entebbe Ngamba Island

Arrive Entebbe in the morning for Fly to Gorilla Trekking safari in the morning where you will be met and driven to your hotel that is a short distance away for a quick briefing and for you to freshen up.
Later in the morning you are transferred to the landing site for your half-day boat trip to Ngamba Island.

Ngamba Island is a project of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust (CSWCT), established in 1997 by the Born Free Foundation, International Fund for Animal Welfare (USA), The Jane Goodall Institute, The Uganda Wildlife Education Trust (UWECT) and other concerned organization have helped raise funds for the sanctuary. This 100 -acre beautiful forested Island provides a safe haven for the orphaned chimpanzees.

Experience a rare and incredible opportunity to visit the Chimpanzees in a near-wild setting while helping to conserve their precious habitat and contribute to the conservation of their species.

The trip to the Island by speed -boat takes approximately 45 minutes or 1½hours by motorized traditional boat. Overnight Lake Victoria Hotel

Day 02: Fly Entebbe to Bwindi

This morning you take a scheduled flight Kihihi airstrip near Bwindi. The 390-square–mile forest is biologically diverse, and was established to protect the gorilla population and the multitude of other plant and animal species that live here.

Your visit here helps support the conservation effort and assists further rationalization of the forest protection. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. You are then driven from the airstrip to your lodge that will be your home for the three days. Overnight Engagi Lodge/Mahogany Springs
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 03: First Gorilla Tracking

The next two days will be for gorilla tracking!
You will rise early each day and after breakfast, be driven to a point in the park where your hike will begin. Well-trained guides lead you to a point where the gorillas were encountered the day before. The duration of the gorilla tracking is determined by the gorillas whose continuous search for food requires a nomadic lifestyle.

The Gorilla trek can take from 1-8 hours at altitudes in excess of 7,500ft and over rough and steep terrain. Although the gorilla trek hike is physically demanding, the beauty of the forest and its inhabitants make your experience extremely interesting. Upon encountering the gorillas, your fatigue is quickly forgotten.

The gorillas are not tame, but they have been scientifically habituated to accept the presence of quiet and non-threatening observers. Each strictly regulated 60- minutes visit passes all too quickly, and you must depart, leaving the gorillas to their fragile existence.

You will take a packed lunch and water for your meal and picnic in the forest. Porters are available at the park headquarters to help you carry. Return to your accommodation at the edge of the park.

Overnight Mahogany Springs/Engagi Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 04: Second gorilla trek day!

After breakfast, you head for the forest for the second gorilla trek.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 05: Fly to Entebbe/Departure

This morning you will take a short drive from your camp to the nearby Kihihi airstrip for your private flight back to Entebbe. At a distance you will be able to see the hills and plains of Rwanda and the Rift Valley dropping away towards Lake Edward and the Congo. Below are the rolling farmlands around the Kabale area, commonly known as the “Switzerland of East Africa”.

As you approach Entebbe, watch out for aerial views of Lake Victoria Drive a short distance to Best Western Garden Hotel where day rooms have been booked for you to re-pack. You will have a choice of either relaxing by the pool, or taking a walk to nearby Entebbe botanical gardens. Depart later in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

End of Fly to Gorilla Trekking Trip

* Please note the same safari can be done by using the chartered flights or by road

Notes: Minimum age to trek for gorillas is 15 and for chimpanzees 12. Gorilla permits must be paid in full to confirm the safari and are also non-refundable.

All of our itineraries may be customized to your wish, you may add extra days, change a hotel, or include different tourist attraction.

Contact one of our staff members for a free, no-obligation trip plan.