Flights to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Domestic Direct Uganda Gorilla Flights from Entebbe International Airport to Bwindi are readily available . Multiple domestic Airlines service this route but most popular is Aero Link. This makes connection for the Gorilla safari visitors very easy.
Entry Visa to Uganda
The Entry Visa to Uganda is very easy to process and only costs $50. The Visa processing is done online seamlessly through the following this link Uganda Visa Application and you obtain your actual Visa stamp on arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
Where are Gorilla Found in Uganda?
Gorillas in Uganda are found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with 22 habituated gorilla families and the Mt. Mgahinga National Park in South Western Uganda with one habituated gorilla family. Only 8 Tourists are allowed to track each family per day and the tracking time takes anywhere between 2 to 7 hours. Once you encounter the mountain gorillas you are only allowed upto 1 hr maximum time with them.
Gorilla and a baby in Bwindi forest, Uganda
Gorilla Permit Booking
Gorilla Permits are always in limited supply despite the high demand. Reason being only 8 tourists are allowed to track a gorilla family per day and this is mainly for conservation reasons . A Gorilla Permit for Foreign Nationals costs $700 . Foreign Residents in Uganda is $600. For East African Citizens the cost is Ugx. 250,000. However Gorilla Permit fees are included in all our packages provided by Visit Kisoro.
Travel from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forests is easily accessed by a 1 hr and 20 minutes domestic flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kihihi Airstrip or Kisoro Airstrip. There after an hour road transfer to your lodge near the Gorilla Trekking Starting point in Bwindi.
If you choose to travel by road, this is a 9 hr scenic drive from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park in South Western Uganda.
What Essentials to Carry for Gorilla Trekking Activity?
- Hiking Boots
- Rain Coat
- Insect Repellant
- Long sleeved shirt and trousers
- Bottled drinking water and snacks
How to Book your Gorilla Trekking Safari?
Eyalama Adventures specializes in arranging Memorable all inclusive Gorilla Tracking Safari Simply contact us