Itinerary
Day 1: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Meet your helicopter and pilot at Entebbe.
Fly south to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Our destination is Clouds - positioned on 'Nteko Ridge' high above the afro-montane forest on the south side of Bwindi. After lunch we will meet the Batwa people. Trekking for Gorillas from the lodge.
Clouds Lodge, 2 nights.
Day 3: Rift Valley Lakes & The Rwenzori
Fly north to the Great Lakes region of western Uganda. Evening flight over the Rwenzori mountains.
Ndali Lodge, 2 nights.
Day 5: Murchison Falls
The following day we will fly north to Murchison Falls. A boat cruise on the river Nile, where you can view wildlife from the boat. We will then explore the best areas of the park by vehicle and enjoy a picnic lunch above the falls.
Nile Safari Lodge, 2 nights.
Day 7: Kidepo National Park
The last stop is in Kidepo National Park, enjoy the wildlife and landscapes of this vast National Park.
A charter flight will take you back to Entebee for your flight home.
Apoka Lodge, 2 nights.
End of your safari
Uganda by Helicopter
DAY 1 & 2: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Within the remote Kigezi highlands of south western Uganda, deep in the Virunga mountain range is the primeval forest of Bwindi - a region of tremendous beauty, best known for its endangered Mountain Gorilla.
Mountain Gorillas can only live in dense vegetation. Bwindi alone is home to half the worlds population of Mountain Gorillas.
Coming face to face with a Mountain Gorilla is one of Africa’s most exciting wildlife experiences. Gaining an insight into the behaviour and family dynamics of one of the world’s rarest primates is nothing short of captivating.
After trekking for Gorillas, spend an evening exploring the Virunga Mountains. They are a chain of eight volcanoes running along the borders of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda, seven of which are found in the Virunga National Park and only two are active – Mount Nyamuragira and Mount Nyiragongo.
CLOUDS LODGE
Clouds lodge is where you will stay for two nights. It is located in the southern corner of Bwindi National Park, with the gorilla walking trails starting at the lodge. It is surrounded by rich vegetation and botanical gardens and has eight spacious and cosy cottages overlook the Virunga volcanoes.
Warm and welcoming, each cottage features a bedroom, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and separate lounge. Comfortable chairs on the outdoor verandas provide the perfect vantage point to admire the unforgettable vistas of the forest below. Blazing fireplaces create a cosy glow as evening falls.
