Safari Overview
Day 01: Arrive Entebbe, Fly to Kihihi Airstrip, and road transfer Bwindi Lodge
Day 02: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest
Day 03: Nature walk/ Cultural tour
Day 04: Transfer to Kahihi Airstrip for flight to Entebbe
Day 01
Arrive at Entebbe airport where an Aerolink member of staff will assist you with the check in and
transfer to your 07:45 am (arrival 09:30 am) or 12:30 pm (arrival 13:45 pm) domestic flight to Kihihi,
check in time is one hour before the flight. Once at Kihihi you will be welcomed by your expert guide
who will provide knowledge and assistance throughout your journey.
Transfer to Buhoma and Volcanoes Bwindi lodge (approximate transfer time of 2 hours). Rest and before
dinner explore the lodge grounds with its clear mountain stream or visit the local village.
You can also visit the Bwindi bar a VSPT project located just 3 minutes from the lodge. They serve chilled
drinks and delicious snacks at pocket friendly prices. A few minutes at Bwindi bar will give you an insight
in what life in Bwindi Community is like.
Approximate Travel Times: Flying 1 hour; Driving 2 hours
Dinner and Overnight Bwindi Lodge (L,D)
Day 02
Wake up to an early breakfast and thereafter set off gorilla tracking. Trekking through the steep, densely
forested hills and then finally coming into contact with the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an
inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take most
of the day.
Dinner and Overnight at Bwindi Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 03
Either go gorilla tracking again (additional permits required, upon payment of supplement, subject to
availability), or opt for one of the other, gentler but equally rewarding alternatives:
A guided walk in the rainforest, home to several endemic bird species, clouds of butterflies and rare
plant life. This walk offers excellent photographic opportunities and the knowledgeable guide will
provide a great insight into this globally important habitat.
Or walk through the local village, and learn about the local community life and Bwindi Community
Hospital that started as a health clinic under a tree and now provides vital medical and educational
services to over 60,000 people. Also take a tour of our local tea processing operation at the lodge which
enables guests to see the various different methods for tea growing and at the end of the tour taste
some of our own grown tea!
Discover the traditions of the Batwa Pygmies, and learn about the native tribal inhabitants of the
forest. The indigenous people of Bwindi forest, though no longer resident in the forest, still practice
many of their traditional hunter-gatherer skills.
Dinner and Overnight at Bwindi Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 04
After breakfast transfer from Bwindi lodge to the Kihihi airstrip, approximate transfer time of 2 hours.
Leave with the 09:45 am (arrive at 11:25 am) or 14:05 pm (arrive at 15:55 pm) return flight to Entebbe
and connect in time for your return flight.
Approximate Travel Times: Flying 2 hours; Driving 2 hours