Gorilla Trekking | From Johannesburg South Africa | Eyalama Adventures
Are you in Johannesburg , South Africa and interested in Gorilla Trekking? Are you in Johannesburg for Business or conference and you like a few days off to do a Gorilla Trekking safari ? Or are you a Tourist currently in Johannesburg and would like to add Gorilla Trekking onto your itinerary? At Eyalama Adventures Uganda, We are happy to assist you with Gorilla Trekking Safari planning to Uganda. South Africa is only 4 hr flight away from Entebbe Airport Uganda from Oliver Tambo International Airport in JohannesBurg and there exists direct flights between Johannesburg and Entebbe.
3 Days Express Gorilla Trekking Safari starting from Arusha Tanzania
Eyalama Adventures is a Safari Company based in Uganda Kampala, licensed and regulated by the Uganda Tourism Board ( UTB). We specialize in arranging seamless and memorable Gorilla Trekking experience. We have served multiple groups from South Africa. We arrange Fly-in Gorilla safaris from Entebbe to Bwindi Forest, accommodation , gorilla permits and ground transfers.
To Enquire Contact us on info@eyalamatravel.com . Phone: +256 200 909199 . Mob: +256 772 367972
Uganda is well known as a Gorilla Tourism Destination thanks to more than half the remaining Mountain Gorillas of the world that chose Uganda as their preferred home. Tourists and Visitors to Uganda can enjoy a gorilla trekking safari over a short 3 days time span. Gorillas are found in the dense forests of Bwindi in Southern Western Uganda and this is very accessible by daily scheduled flights from Entebbe Airport as you Explore Uganda . Its takes approximately 45 minutes flight to Kihihi Airstrip near Bwindi Forest.
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Itinerary Starting From Johannesburg South Africa
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Meet & Greet with our representative and Transfer to Entebbe Travellers Inn for Overnight.
Day2: Early Breakfast and Depart with 7am Flight from Entebbe to Bwindi. Pick up from Kihihi Airstrip to Buhoma ( Overnight at Savannah Resort Kihihi). Afternoon Game drive in Queen Elizabeth.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience ( Overnight at Crested Crane Hotel Bwindi ) Full Board
Day 4: Morning Relaxation and community Walk. Depart with Afternoon Flight back to Entebbe Airport for your flight back to South Africa.
End of Uganda Trekking Safari
Inclusions
Domestic Flights from Entebbe to Bwindi
Airport transfers
Gorilla Trekking Permit
3 nights Accommodation
Daily Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Game Drive
Exclusions
Drinks of all kind
Travel and medical insurance
Tips and other expenses of personal nature
To Enquire Contact us on info@eyalamatravel.com . Phone: +256 200 909199 . Mob: +256 772 367972
Gorilla Trekking Safari Guide & Useful Travel Information for Tourists from South Africa
Flights to Uganda from Johannesburg South Africa
Direct Flights from Oliver Tambo International Airport Johannesburg South Africa to Entebbe International Airport in Uganda are readily available . Multiple Airlines service this route but most popular in Uganda Airlines . 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 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 . For East African Citizens the cost is Ugx. 250,000. However Gorilla Permit fees are included in all our packages provided by Eyalama Adventures.
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
To Enquire Contact us on info@eyalamatravel.com . Phone: +256 200 909199 . Mob: +256 772 367972
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