Would you like to take a domestic flight from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park? If so, you can visit the park and even go on a trek with mountain gorillas. The flight takes just one or two hours, compared to the eight or nine hours it would take to drive there from Entebbe.

Scheduled flights to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park may be arranged by Katland Safaris in a variety of price ranges, from cheap to premium. Getting to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the first leg of this journey, which begins with an internal flight from Entebbe to Kihihi or Kisoro.

The journey to Bwindi will begin when you arrive in Kihihi or Kisoro, where your guide will be waiting. If you have any specific requests about your trip, or if you would want us to tailor our services to meet your specific interests, budget, and availability, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park scheduled flights

Half of the world’s mountain gorillas call Bwindi Impenetrable National Park their home. Those who would want to go to Bwindi National Park by air may arrange for daily scheduled flights. To reach Bwindi, you may take a flight to either Kihihi Airstrip or Kisoro Airport; however, the specific airport you land at depends on when you arrange your trip.

Scheduled flights to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are offered by many local carriers, including AeroLink Uganda Limited and Fly Uganda. From either Entebbe International Airport or Kajansi Airfield, you may take a flight to Kihihi or Kisoro, from whence you can begin the approximately one to two hour journey to Bwindi.

Depending on the weather, AeroLink has a single flight schedule that departs from Entebbe International Airport and arrives at Kisoro Airport only in the morning. The trip leaves Entebbe Airport at 7:00 in the morning and lands at Kisoro Airport at 8:10 in the morning. The return leg of the flight takes off at 8:25 in the morning and lands back at Entebbe at 11:25 in the morning.

The operator offers three daily itineraries to Kihihi Airstrip. The first flight departs from Entebbe Airport and arrives at Kihihi Airstrip between 7am and 8:45am. The second flight arrives between 10:15 and 11:25am. The third flight arrives between 15:00 and 14:45pm.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park scheduled flights

Guidelines for planning ahead of time while purchasing plane tickets to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Think about getting your Habituation Permits and Gorilla Tracking Permits ahead of time.

To secure one of the limited number of gorilla permits for each day of trekking, it is essential to book your gorilla trek in advance when making your flight reservations to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The location of your trek determines where you will fly to and begin your drive to Bwindi; for instance, if you are scheduled to trek in the southern part of Bwindi, at the sectors of Nkuringo and Rushaga, you will need to fly to Kisoro.

Similarly, if you are scheduled to trek in the northern part of Bwindi, at sectors of Ruhija and Buhoma, you will need to fly to Kihihi, from where you will begin your drive to Bwindi. All of this information is important for making your reservation. Send us an email  if you need any assistance reserving permits; we’ll be happy to assist you.

Plan ahead, at least three to five months is recommended. When you book your gorilla permits, you’ll know exactly where you’ll be trekking the primates. This information will let you find the perfect resort and decide between Kihihi and Kisoro for your airport. At the moment, the gorilla habituation experience is exclusive to the southern section of Bwindi, so if you want to include it in your Bwindi safari, you’ll need to book a flight to Kisoro.

Stay at one of the several luxurious lodges in Bwindi.

After deciding the area of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park you want to visit to undertake mountain gorilla trekking (subject to availability), the next step is to see what luxury lodges are available in that area and reserve accommodations in advance.

You may reserve every accommodation and amenity at an elite luxury lodge for your whole stay if you’re thinking about traveling in the super-luxury category. Additionally, we have alternatives for both budget and mid-range accommodations; just inform us of your preferred range, and we will tailor our services to meet your needs.

Instead of using safari vans for transfers, 4×4 Land Cruisers or Jeeps

You may reach the neighboring airstrips of Kisoro or Kihihi by chartered or scheduled aircraft. Depending on the area in which you booked your gorilla trek via road, you will have to move to the Bwindi resort from here.

We propose 4×4 Luxury Land Cruisers or Jeeps for our most discerning guests since they are designed to meet the highest standards expected by this class. For those on a tighter budget, we can arrange for a 4×4 safari van that is both comfortable and customized for the transfer.

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Think about the low and high seasons while planning your trip to Bwindi.

High season for gorilla trekking in Bwindi begins in June and continues through August, December, January, and February. These months are also good for trekking gorillas because the weather is mild and the trails are drier than in the wetter months. Plus, the vegetation isn’t fully grown, so seeing gorillas is easier and more clear.

During the next months—March, April, May, October, and November—it is slightly rainier and less popular to visit gorillas. This is because the vegetation is fully grown and the trails are much slippery, making trekking much harder. However, if you visit during these months, you can take advantage of the low season discounts offered by flights, lodges, and even us. To arrange for this, please email us.

Plan your trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with these easy-to-follow steps.

We can arrange and schedule an all-inclusive flying gorilla excursion to Bwindi from Entebbe to Kihihi/Kisoro, and there are many different packages to choose from among our flying safaris to Bwindi. While we wait for you to confirm and pay, we will provisionally book your flights to Kihihi and Kisoro based on the dates you provide.

We will share this information with the local airline operators to ensure they have availability. If you prefer a more private flight into Bwindi Forest National Park, you can arrange for a charter flight, which you can book whenever you like. Charter flights can land at smaller airfields closer to the park, cutting down on the distance you have to drive to get to your lodge.

Ugandan airlines including Aero Link and Flying Uganda provide flights to the Bwindi Forest National Park. Depending on your intended itinerary, a one-way flight to Kihihi/Kisoro may cost as little as USD283 or as much as USD543. One of our cars and guides will be waiting for you at the airport to transport you to your lodge, where you may enjoy game drives and other activities.

Destinations for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park accommodations on regularly scheduled flights.

If you are planning to fly gorillas from Entebbe to Kihihi or Kisoro on your safari, it is wise to spend the night in either Entebbe or Kampala before your safari begins or ends. This will give you time to adjust to the time difference and ensure that you don’t miss your flight due to unforeseen circumstances, such as misplacing your bags or missing your connection back to Entebbe.

You may find cheap, mid-range, and luxury accommodations in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. On the lower end of the price spectrum, you’ll find Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Ride 4 a woman, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Buhoma Camp Lodge, and others; on the upper end, you’ll find Rushaga Gorilla Camp, Icumbi Lodge, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, and Buhoma Havens Lodge, among others, with prices ranging from $100 to $300 per night per person; and finally, there are the A night at one of many luxurious lodges—Buhoma, Bwindi, Gorilla Sanctuary Camp, Four Gorillas Lodge, Mahogany Springs, Engagi Lodge—can cost anything from $300 to $400.

The regular flights to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are why you should book with Katland Safaris.

Safaris to many East African countries, such as Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, are offered by Katland Safaris, a reputable safari business. With great enthusiasm, we have been leading safaris for over a decade.

Get in touch with us, and we’ll pair you with a safari planner who can help you plan a trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to visit mountain gorillas. On both Safari Bookings and TripAdvisor, safaris with Katland come highly rated.