3 Day – fly in gorilla safari & lake mutanda

Tour Type

Explore this Tour

  • Do you want to see the mountain gorillas, but not willing to spend so many hours on the road? For those looking to save time, get an excellent view from the clouds, and commune with the gorillas, we have the perfect tour.
  • We combine reliable domestic flight service, ground transfers and comfortable accommodation at Lake Mutanda/ mucha lodges to make this an unforgettable and hastle-free experience

Brief Iternary

  • Day 1
    Entebbe – Kisoro

Scheduled Aerolink Flight (11-seater)

Transfer Kisoro – Mutanda Lake Resort

Sunset boat cruise
Stay on FB at Mutanda Lake Resort

  • Day 2
    Gorilla trek in Bwindi or Mgahinga N.P

Return transfer to Gorilla trekking.
Stay on FB at Mutanda Lake Resort

  • Day 3
    Breakfast and activity possibility
    Transfer back to Kisoro
    Scheduled Aerolink Flight (11-seater)
    Kisoro – Entebbe

Price Includes

  • Flights and Transfers from Entebbe to Kisoro is by airplane through our partner Aero Link Uganda LTD.
  • Your transfers are provided by a vehicle from the lodge. This can be either a 4wd Land cruiser or a 4wd mini bus depending on the amount of people and availability.
  • Trained & Experienced Guides
  • Gas for the entire trip
  • English speaking driver
  • 1 Gorilla permit per person (USD700 PP)
  • Accommodation
  • All meals as listed in the itinerary
  • 3 liters of Bottled water everyday
  • Rangers in the parks

Price Excludes

  • Drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips
  • Porters
  • Laundry services
  • Visa (Uganda)
  • Any other personal interests
  • The first and last night in Uganda

 

Day 1: Fly to Kisoro – Transfer to Lake Mutanda

  • Today you travel from Entebbe Airport to Kisoroin the south-western part of Uganda; close to the borders with Rwanda and Congo.
  • You have to find your own way to Entebbe Airport.
  • Make sure you check in 1 hour before your departure time listed on your flight ticket (which we provide).
  • Departure time from Entebbe: 00 AM or 07.45 AM
  • Arrival time in Kisoro: 10 AM or 08.55 AM
  • Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing.
  • Kisoro flights are subject to the prevailing weather conditions and strictly morning flights. 
  • In Kisoro someone from the lodge will be waiting for you, holding a signpost with your name.
  • He will transfer you in about 45 minutes to the resort overlooking Lake Mutanda and the Virunga volcanoes on the border with Rwanda.
  • You’ll sleep in one of their nice self-contained safari cottages/ room at the resort or Mucha lodge.
  • Enjoy the sunset boat cruise at Lake Mutanda/ Lake Mulehe.
  • From here you will depart tomorrow for the gorilla tracking!
  • Journey Time: 1h20 min flight & 45 min transfer to lodge
  • Accommodation Mutanda Lake Resort / Mucha lodges
  • Meal Plan Lunch and dinner

 

Day 2:  Gorilla Tracking  

  • Today is the big day!… prepare yourself for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the rare Mountain Gorilla. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda.
  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts both Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees – the only forest in Africa which can make this claim, in fact.
  • It also hosts five other species of primate113 species of mammal, over 200 butterflies and 360 birds.
  • The gorillas you track belong to one of nine habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.
  • En route to the gorillas, your guide will point out signs of previous gorilla activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots. Your gorilla tracking will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the gorilla family.
  • The time taken to track the gorillas can be as few as 2 hours to as many as 7 hours.
  • Once the gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience.
  • This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist’.
  • Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, packed lunch, dinner

 

Day 3: Return to Entebbe

  • After breakfast (inclusive) you drive back to Kisoro Airport making sure you check in 1 hour before departure time. Your flight back to Entebbe normally takes 2,5 hours, but could take longer when Aerolink has more pick-ups on the way than planned.
  • Departure time from Kisoro: 25 AM or 09.10 AM
  • Arrival time in Entebbe: 25 AM
  • Please let us know if you wish us to include one (or more) nights in Kampala /Entebbe or arrange your transport to and from Entebbe Airport with  Kafu Safaris.
  • Journey Time: 45 min transfer to Kisoro & 2h30 min flight
  • Accommodation      Not included
  • Meal Plan: Breakfast

 

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