This short Bwindi itinerary is ideal to add on to most of our Kenya safaris that include the Mara. This is made possible using the Mara-Entebbe scheduled flight which then connects to Bwindi.
The Mara-Entebbe flight departs at 08:45 am via Kisumu for immigration to arrive at 11:30 am, approximately. You then connect to Bwindi on the 12:45 pm flight that arrives at 13:55 pm, approximately. Flight connections are only possible to Kihihi airstrip as Kisoro airstrip is only served by a morning flight out of Entebbe.
Please note: From 2024, the Mara-Entebbe flight only operates in the peak season and with a minimum of 4 pax.
Clients have a choice of the following accommodations and will be able to track gorillas in the Buhoma sector:
Silverback Lodge
Mahogany Springs Lodge
Buhoma Lodge
Bwindi Lodge
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Tracker’s Lodge
Note: Due to lack of suitable accommodations options in Ruhija, it is possible to track gorillas while staying in Buhoma area. Transfer charges are extra and driving time is approximately 1.5 hours each way.
Important Notes on Gorilla Permits
The Uganda gorilla permit currently cost $700 but will increase to $800 starting July 2024, per person per trek
Once purchased, gorilla permits are NON-REFUNDABLE.
There is a minimum age of 15 years for gorilla treks.
Additional Gorilla Permits must be pre-booked / paid if gorilla tracking on the additional (optional) day.
All Gorilla Permits need to be purchased at the time of booking or a deposit equivalent to 25% of the cost of the safari paid, whichever is higher.
Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited.
Permit prices are subject to change without notice.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Masai Mara – Bwindi
Leave your Masai Mara property (with packed lunch) and transfer to the airstrip to board the scheduled flight on Air Kenya to Entebbe. From Entebbe Airport, connect on Aerolink to Kihihi airstrip in Bwindi. Met and transferred to your camp/lodge for check in. Rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the selected accommodation.
Day 2: Bwindi
Enjoy an early breakfast, then set off through the steep, densely forested hills in search of Mountain Gorillas. Tracking in the Bwindi Forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day but observing the gorillas in their natural habitat is awe inspiring. Full board accommodation at the selected accommodation.
Day 3: Bwindi – Entebbe
Breakfast at lodge then transfer to the airstrip for either the 10.55 am or 14.05 pm flight to Entebbe.
Includes: Flights Mara-Entebbe, Entebbe-Kihihi-Entebbe, 02 nights full board accommodation (1 glass of wine or 1 beer or 1 soft drink with dinner), airstrip transfers and gorilla tracking transfers in private 4×4 vehicle (gorilla tracking in Buhoma), 01 gorilla tracking permit
Excludes: Drinks, additional gorilla permits (currently cost $700 but will increase to $800 starting July 2024), tips and gratuities
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EXTRA NIGHT AT MAHOGANY SPRINGS LODGE(ACCOMMODATION ONLY)
Includes: Flights Mara-Entebbe, Entebbe-Kihihi-Entebbe, 02 nights full board accommodation plus drinks, one complimentary massage per guest per stay, airstrip transfers and gorilla tracking transfers in private 4×4 vehicle (gorilla tracking in Buhoma), 01 gorilla tracking permit
Excludes: Premium drinks, additional gorilla permits (currently cost $700 but will increase to $800 starting July 2024), tips and gratuities
Includes: Flights Mara-Entebbe, Entebbe-Kihihi-Entebbe, 02 nights full board accommodation plus drinks (Standard Banda), one complimentary massage per guest per stay, airstrip transfers and gorilla tracking transfers in private 4×4 vehicle (gorilla tracking in Buhoma OR Ruhija), 01 gorilla tracking permit
Excludes: Premium drinks, additional gorilla permits (currently cost $700 but will increase to $800 starting July 2024), tips and gratuities
Any of our own Gamewatchers team of Safari Advisors based in the USA, Canada, the UK, India and Australia will be glad to be of service in arranging your safari, helping you plan your trip, confirming prices, answering your questions and booking your choice of safari camps and lodges for you.
Our Safari Advisors have helped many hundreds of our guests to plan their trips and will be delighted to assist you and to help you plan your ideal safari.
For contact details of all our overseas based Safari Advisors in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, India and South America click here, or call us using the numbers below:
USA & Canada Tel: +1-877-710-3014 (Julie Roggow) or +1-519-686-4776 (Rick McIntyre)
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