The 4 days flying double gorilla trekking in Uganda is an exceptional flying safari that starts and ends Uganda. The safari will take you to Bwindi impenetrable national park which is located in south-western part of Uganda and famously known for harbouring the highest number of mountain gorillas which are found in four sectors namely rushaga sector in the south, Buhoma sector in the north, ruhija sector in the east and Nkuringo sector in the south.

During the 4 days flying double gorilla trekking in Uganda, you will be able to engage in an adventurous gorilla trekking experience where you will be able to visit two different mountain gorilla families and spend time with them in their natural environment.

Highlights of the 4 days flying double gorilla trekking in Uganda

Day 1: Flight to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 2: First gorilla trekking experience in Buhoma sector and transfer to Ruhija sector

Day 3: Second gorilla trekking experience in Ruhija sector

Day 4: Departure flight to Entebbe

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Kihihi-Bwindi impenetrable national park

Depending on your location on the first day of the 4 days flying double gorilla trekking in Uganda, you will connect to Entebbe international airport for your domestic flight to Kihihi airstrip which departs at around 7:00am, 10:15am and 13:00pm arriving at Kihihi airstrip at around 8:45am, 11:55am and 15:30pm respectively. Upon arrival, our driver guide will pick you up from the airstrip and transfer to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Day 2: First gorilla trekking experience in Buhoma sector and transfer to Ruhija sector

After an early breakfast on the second day of the 4 days flying double gorilla trekking in Uganda, you will carry your packed lunch and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing, you will start trekking in the forest with an experienced park guide which takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking you will be able to view other primate species, birds among others and once the mountain gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn more about their behaviours, habits, watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, playing, grooming young ones, take photos and record videos to show people back home.

After the one hour with the mountain gorillas, you will trek back to the starting point where you will meet up with your driver guide and start the journey to Ruhija sector in the eastern part of Bwindi national park which takes about 2 to 3 hours drive. Upon arrival, you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Second gorilla trekking experience in Ruhija sector

On the second day of the 4 days flying double gorilla trekking in Uganda, you will have breakfast, carry your lunch box and meet up with your driver guide to go for gorilla trekking briefing at the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will be allocated a gorilla family to trek and start trekking in the jungle in search of the habituated gorillas which takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where they are located.

Once the gorilla family is located, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in the habitat where you will be able to learn about their behaviours, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos.

 After the encounter with the gorillas, you will trek back to the starting point where you will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and then meet up with your driver guide to go for an optional Batwa cultural tour where you will be able to interact with the Batwa people, learn about their culture, tradition, way of living, enjoy their traditional performance among others. After the cultural tour, you will return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Departure flight to Entebbe

On the last day of the 4 days flying double gorilla trekking in Uganda, you will have breakfast, check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to Kihihi airstrip for your domestic flight to Entebbe airport.

 End of 4 days flying double gorilla trekking in Uganda

Tour includes

• Gorilla trekking permits
• Batwa cultural tour
• Domestic flight fare
• Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
• Full board accommodation
• Pick up and drop off in Entebbe
• Vehicle and fuel
• Bottled drinking water

Tour excludes                                   

• Air flight tickets
• Visas
• Life insurance
• Optional activities not included on the itinerary
• Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, cigarettes, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, tips among others.