Trekking with Ugandan gorillas is now an option from Nairobi. Kenya, which borders Uganda to the east, enjoys a coastal advantage thanks to Mombasa. A lot of tourists go to Kenya by boat, and it would be a good idea to combine their stay with a gorilla safari in Uganda. Despite Kenya’s stellar reputation as a safari destination, the country is devoid of mountain gorillas.

Uganda (in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga NP), Rwanda (in Volcanoes National Park), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (in Virunga National Park) are the only three nations where mountain gorillas are found. Since the Democratic Republic of the Congo is not a safe place to visit, many tourists choose to travel to Uganda instead, where they may see gorillas for much less money (USD700 vs. $1500 in Rwanda).

How to travel from Nairobi to Uganda to visit the gorillas

From Nairobi, you may reach Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda for a gorilla trekking safari by taking a flight to Entebbe International Airport from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Kenya Airways has around five flights each day between Entebbe and Jomo Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi, making it easy to book a ticket to Uganda from Nairobi.

From Nairobi, you may also travel into Uganda with Rwanda Air, another alternate choice. Flying from Nairobi to see the gorillas in Uganda may soon be simpler, cheaper, and more feasible thanks to the rebirth of Uganda Airlines, which is still in the planning stages.

Depending on your preference, Katland Safaris may arrange you a transport from Entebbe International Airport to your pre-tour hotel in either Entebbe town or Kampala. Our three-day gorilla tour and five-day gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari are available for booking after you arrive in Uganda. If you are interested in journeys that are longer than 5 days, please contact us for more information.

Possible to see Uganda’s gorillas by car from Nairobi

Those who would want to see the gorillas in Uganda but couldn’t fly might drive from Nairobi to Kampala instead. You may easily reach Uganda from Nairobi to Kampala by bus, and from there you can begin your tour to see the gorillas in Uganda.

Several bus companies run daily between the two cities. If you arrive in Kampala early, you may skip the transport to your pre-tour hotel and head straight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to see the gorillas in Uganda; otherwise, our guide will get you from the bus station and take you there.

Alternatively, you may fly into nearby airfields near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Nairobi and see the gorillas in Uganda. Scheduled daily flights to Kihihi (in the northern portion of Bwindi) and Kisoro (in the southern part of Bwindi) are operated by Aerolink Uganda out of Entebbe International Airport. Get in touch with Katland Safaris to arrange domestic flights to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park if you’re interested in flying safaris to see Ugandan gorillas.

From Nairobi, travelers may take a flight out of either Kigali Airport or Entebbe International Airport to go gorilla trekking in Uganda. Since the majority of flights out of Entebbe depart from Kigali, we can arrange transportation to take you back to either that airport or your home in Nairobi.

Flying via Kigali cuts the travel time in half, to as little as four hours. Bwindi-Kigali takes about four to five hours, whereas Bwindi-Entebbe takes around eight to ten hours. You may visit three countries—Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda—with an East African tourist visa for only $100 when you book this journey with us. Get in touch if you need more information about the East African visa.

Authorization to go from Nairobi to see gorillas in Uganda

Anyone residing in East Africa may take advantage of the Uganda Wildlife Authority’s reduced gorilla permit pricing, just like any other citizen or resident of East Africa. Among the various safari options offered by Katland Safaris—a company with a track record of more than 15 years in the industry—are three-day tours to Bwindi, five-day tours to see gorillas and other wildlife, five-day tours to trek with chimpanzees, and eight-day tours to see gorillas, chimpanzees, and other wildlife.

Safaris by Katland is one of the most reliable tour operators in Rwanda and Uganda, and it comes highly rated on both TripAdvisor and safari reservations. To arrange your safari, please do not hesitate to contact us.