Distance and Drive Time from Entebbe to Bwindi

Are you interested in a Uganda Gorilla Tour but you would like to know the Distance and Drive Time from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for gorilla trekking? The drive is 8-9 hours from Entebbe to Bwindi?

However, for you to avoid this long drive, there are many options to get to Bwindi by flying, one of the options is to Fly to Kisoro and trek gorillas in Rushaga or Nkuringo region of Bwindi. Rushaga region is located in the south park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rushaga is a home for 8 Gorilla Families which by far is the most of any sector and its gorilla families are easy to trek due to the nature of terrine in the region. Rushaga can be easily accessed through Kisoro and for those travelling from Kigali it is just 4-5 hours drive. Gorilla families include Rwigi, Muchunguzi, Busingye, Bweza, Nshongi, Mishaya and Kahungye which are all available tracking and open to tourists. Also, this is the only region in Bwindi that offers Gorilla Habituation experience.

Trekking mountain gorillas of Rushaga or Nkuringo region of Bwindi impenetrable National Park will give you an opportunity to see mountain gorillas in Bwindi that is a given travel group alone or as an individual. You need a gorilla permit for you to trek mountain gorillas of Rushaga region of Bwindi impenetrable National Park this costs USD700 for Foreign nonresidents, USD600 for Foreign residents and 250,000 Uganda Shillings for East Africa Citizens and this gives an opportunity to spend one hour encounter with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi.

Distance and Drive Time from Entebbe to Bwindi. Another option is to fly to kihihi Airstrip and trek gorillas the northern side of Bwindi that is either at Buhoma or Ruhija sectors. Buhoma region is located in the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Buhoma sector was the first sector to be habituated in 1993 just after the park was declared a UNESCO Heritage. Buhoma is the most famous and most visited part of the park, with the oldest Gorilla family Mubare and three other families of Habinyanja, Rushegura and Katwe Gorilla families.

Important things to consider when planning to travel from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Booking and securing your gorilla permit in advance

For you to trek gorillas you will need to book your permit in advance so that you are assured of your spot for trekking the gorillas in this region. For you to block these permits you can either pay 100%, 70% or 30% in advance the total of each permit. Each gorilla permit costs USD700 for Foreign non residents, USD600 for Foreign residents and 250,000 Uganda Shillings for East Africa Citizens and this gives an opportunity to spend one hour encounter with the Mountain Gorillas of this family. We recommend you block the gorilla permits at least 3 to 4 month prior your gorilla safari date. This is because during high season permits sell out in advance on first come first serve basis. Contact us here for more details on how to book all gorilla permits for tracking gorillas in advance to enable you trek gorillas in this region.

Booking your accommodation where to stay in Bwindi in advance

This is very important to consider when planning for a gorilla trek in Bwindi, for you to have a great experience and comfort during your safari it is great to stay in luxury accommodations options include Four Gorilla Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge. Budget lodge options from which you can choose from and options and the best budget option is camping Nshongi Camp, Rushaga Gorila Haven Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Camp and Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge. You can as well stay at budget Lodges in Nkuringo and from here you will be able to trek gorillas in Rushaga.

Comfortable travel to Bwindi from Kisoro or Kihihi Airstrip

You should consider travelling in 4×4 Land cruisers this will give you comfort on the road to Bwindi. There is also an option of flying to Kisoro Airstrip which is close to Rushaga; this will help cut the long drive from Entebbe/Kampala which is normally 8-9 hours drives to only 2 hour drive that you spend from Kisoro Airstrip to your lodge in Rushaga.

Booking your flight ticket

You need to book a flight ticket in advance to confirm your stop for flying to Bwindi. Aero link is a domestic airline offering both schedule and charter flights to Kisoro Airstrip from where you connect to Rushaga. There is no direct flight to Rushaga but you can be dropped off to Kisoro Airstrip where you will be picked up by our professional guide and dropped at your lodge. The drive time from Kisoro to a nearby lodge is approximately 1 hour.

What to wear during Trekking gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable National Park

 You might be probably wondering what to wear for your trek, below is a compiled list on what to wear;

• A long armed sweater since the park gets cold
• 2 pairs of long trousers
• Water proof hiking boots
• A hat and sun glasses depending on the weather though this is optional
• Cameras and long lasting batteries since photography are very important to keep your memories alive. Always remember to keep our flash off.
• A pair of Binoculars. This will help you to see the vast birds Bwindi impenetrable forest has among other primates
• Gardening Gloves; these will help you when you a holding onto trees are branches through the trek.
• A rain coat; Since Bwindi impenetrable forest is rainforest, the rain is unpredictable so to be on a safer side, you will be required to carry along a coat.
• A mosquito Repellent; since it is a forest, it has different dangerous insects so its advisable to carry it along or wear it
• A sun screen; Well this is optional but depending on the season, it might get too hot and you end up getting sun burns on your skin so to avoid that, you will need a sun screen.
• You should not wear very bright colors since this will charge or scare away the gorillas.
• Black and Blue colors are also not recommended since they attract Tsetse flies So I would recommend neutral colors.

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