Rwanda: Fly-In Gorilla Encounter
Prices starting at $3,500 per person
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey to Meet the Mountain Gorillas
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Rwanda and Uganda’s misty highlands on this unforgettable fly-in safari. Soar above the lush countryside to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you’ll trek deep into the rainforest to encounter the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. With luxury lodges, seamless transfers, and expert guides, this short yet powerful journey offers an intimate glimpse into one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences.
Top 5 Highlights of Rwanda
Fly-In Safari Convenience
Skip long drives and enjoy stunning aerial views of Uganda’s lush landscapes as you fly from Entebbe to Bwindi, saving time and adding comfort to your adventure.Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Embark on an expertly guided trek through the dense rainforest to meet a family of mountain gorillas. Spend an hour observing these gentle giants — a truly humbling wildlife encounter found nowhere else on earth.Luxury Lodges in the Wild
Relax in elegant lodges such as Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs, or Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge, offering sweeping jungle views and warm hospitality after a day of adventure.
Expert Naturalist Guides
Learn from seasoned rangers and guides who share deep insight into the region’s flora, fauna, and conservation efforts protecting the gorillas.Bwindi’s Natural Beauty
Discover one of the world’s most biologically diverse forests — home to rare birds, colorful butterflies, and countless endemic species found only in the Albertine Rift.
4 Days of Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
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Your guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport for a private transfer to your hotel.
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A scheduled flight to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrip, depending on which sector of the park your permits are for, followed by a transfer to your lodge at the forest edge. Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse rainforests — it has survived ice ages and climate shifts that cleared most of the surrounding landscape, which is part of why it still holds what it holds. The afternoon is for settling in and understanding where you are before tomorrow.
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A morning briefing with your ranger guides covers what to expect and how to behave in the presence of a wild gorilla family — the protocols exist for the gorillas' protection as much as yours. The trek through the forest takes anywhere from one hour to most of the day depending on where the habituated family has moved overnight. When you find them, you have one hour. It is, by consistent and near-universal account, one of the more affecting wildlife experiences available anywhere on earth. Mountain gorillas share around 98% of human DNA and the recognition in a sustained moment of eye contact is not something that translates well into description. The afternoon back at the lodge is for processing it.
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The flight back to Entebbe and head home.
