Organizing a flying gorilla safari to Buhoma during Christmas.

Gorilla travel in Buhoma over Christmas.

Viewing the Gorillas for one hour following movement and woodland trekking in search of them is known as gorilla tracking. Beginning early in the morning with a training at every park headquarters at 7:00 am, Park guides the customers on the do’s and don’t’s before beginning the trek to the forest with the guest.

The climb may be rather taxing at times; you can pay a porter to assist with baggage and even provide a hand as you walk. Booking with Katland safaris to see the Gorillas in Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park will allow you to see the lifelong experience of seeing gorillas with 95% DNA of humans Celebrate Christmas in Style.

Five habituated Gorilla family groupings under Buhoma are: Muyambi Gorilla Family, Katwe Gorilla Family, Rushegura Gorilla Family, Habinyanja Gorilla Family, Mubare Gorilla Family. Each day in Buhoma, only eight guests are permitted to walk each gorilla family one hour of viewing in their natural habitat.

Depending on your communication with Katland safaris regarding your fitness, interest, or general healthy wellness, you can choose a gorilla family to track Buhoma Sector. Your driver-guide will then consider and notify the Park management about your condition or desire to have an easy or long trek.

If you lack energy, physical condition, or age, an easy walk is advised for you to see the gorilla family not too far away. You may also ask for a particular gorilla family to see by choosing the family name; we will always consult the Park guide and Authority to take your request into consideration.

How much the Gorilla permit costs in Buhoma around Christmas?

Organizing a flying gorilla safari to Buhoma over Christmas depends much on gorilla permits. Uganda Wildlife Authority price for 2024-2025 shows that Gorilla trekking licenses for Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are USD800 per person for international non-residers, USD700 per person for international residents and Uganda shillings 300,000 for East African nationals. Once you locate the gorillas in the jungle, you are entitled one hour of viewing and photography.

Forty gorilla walks For every gorilla family, only eight visitors are permitted daily in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi impenetrable National Park; permits are issued every day in Buhoma to enable people to hike the Gorillas. Once you contact and book your gorilla package with Katland Safaris to see the gorillas, we shall send you an invoice and book your permit on the system tentatively, once you make payment.

We will then secure your permit from Uganda wildlife Authority head offices in Kampala and subsequently send you a scanned copy of your permits for your records and review.

One week before your trip dates, we will get the permission cards from Uganda Wildlife Authority from your driver guide and show them on the day of the trekking at the park headquarters so you may be let to go. We constantly provide all services to satisfy your needs and arrange a flying gorilla safari to Buhoma over Christmas like Katland safaris.

Gorilla Permits only apply to guests or those above fifteen (15) years. To guarantee your position for gorilla tracking in the Buhoma area of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park over Christmas, gorilla permits should be obtained in advance and bought up to two years ahead.

Every year, the peak seasons of July, August, September, December, January, and February cause gorilla permits to sell out quite fast. We always encourage all visitors to always plan and reserve their permits in advance so that you do not miss out on your preferred date of travel to trek the gorillas. Katland safaris

Flying into the Buhoma area inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

It is very feasible to arrange a flying gorilla safari to view the gorillas in Buhoma; we will plan it any time of year based on your budget and travel time, the main factors. One to two hours from the lodges in Buhoma, Kihihi Airstrip and Ishasha Airstrip run over Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

There are morning and afternoon flights from domestic aircraft from Entebbe international Airport and Kajjansi Airstrip any day. Aero Link Uganda is the main operator; it runs eleven-person capacity aircraft, which are rather effective for group or solo visits to observe gorillas.

All flying carriers may also provide planned, chattered trips to Buhoma to see the gorillas. Our expert, seasoned, qualified English speaking driver guide will be waiting for you up on arrival at the Airstrip for all the transfers and activities in the Park to provide a whole amazing experience.

For your comfort and unforgettable experience, we only employ 4×4 safari vehicles. Get in touch to set up a Christmas flying gorilla safari at Buhoma.

Where should you stay in Buhoma on your Christmas flying gorilla safari?

Planning a flying gorilla safari for Christmas calls for at least two nights or more, hence Buhoma sector offers a range of lodging options where you might stay throughout your gorilla adventure. The lodges span high Market Luxurious to Budget Lodges. Among Luxurious Lodges are Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, Gorilla Forest camp, Mahogany springs lodge, Bwindi Trekkers lodge.

Among the middleground Lodges are Silverback Lodge and Buhoma Havens lodge. You may stay at Crested Crane Buhoma Lodge, Buhoma community Camp, Ride for a Woman lodge and many more for inexpensive lodging. Get in touch with us using a lodge of your choosing so that we may create your schedule or maybe recommend the ideal decision based on your budget.

Why hire Katland safaris to plan a Christmas flying safari to Buhoma?

By planning a flying gorilla safari to Buhoma for Christmas, you may engage in more activities and save the roughly ten-hour trip time by road. Flying to Buhoma and then reversing by road on your way back to Entebbe/Kampala will allow you to stop near the Equator for photography, stop at the Igongo cultural center and Museum, and see the lovely Plantations and Landscape.

To schedule your flight, gorilla permit, lodging, activities, and other services, just contact us We can customize many more fly-in Gorilla trips, 5Day Fly-in Gorilla and Birding safari, 4Day Fly in Gorilla double trekking and community interaction, reduced fly-in safaris to Buhoma to view the gorillas such as 3Day Fly-in Gorilla tour, See our website to arrange a Christmas package for Buhoma.