Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in southwestern Uganda (Kisoro District), is home to 50% of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Tourists flock to the park for gorilla trekking, which offers an unforgettable one-hour experience with these endangered primates.
In addition to gorilla trekking, visitors can enjoy:
✅ Gorilla Habituation Experience 🦍
✅ Bird Watching 🦜 (350 bird species)
✅ Mountain Biking & Cycling 🚴♂️
✅ Nature Walks 🌿
✅ Village & Cultural Tours 👣
✅ Butterfly Watching 🦋
Since the park is 520 km from Kampala (a 7-8 hour drive), many tourists opt for domestic flights to save time and reach Bwindi faster.
Flight Options to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
🛫 Domestic flights operate daily from:
✔ Entebbe International Airport ✈️
✔ Kajjansi Airfield ✈️
Flights land at Kihihi Airstrip (closest to Buhoma & Ruhija Sectors) or Kisoro Airstrip (closest to Rushaga & Nkuringo Sectors).
🚘 From the airstrips, you will be picked up and driven to your respective sector in Bwindi.
⏳ Flight Duration: ~1 hour
Flight Schedules & Costs
🛫 AeroLink Uganda (Flights from Entebbe to Kihihi & Kisoro)
| Route | Departure | Arrival | One-Way (Adult) | One-Way (Child) | Taxes | Return (Adult) | Return (Child) | Return Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entebbe → Kihihi | 07:00 AM | 08:45 AM | $273 | $191.1 | $10 | $452 | $316.4 | $10 |
| Kihihi → Entebbe | 09:45 AM | 11:25 AM | $273 | $191.1 | $10 | $452 | $316.4 | $10 |
| Entebbe → Kihihi | 12:00 PM | 02:00 PM | $273 | $191.1 | $80 | $452 | $316.4 | $90 |
| Kihihi → Entebbe | 02:45 PM | 04:15 PM | $273 | $191.1 | $80 | $452 | $316.4 | $90 |
| Entebbe → Kisoro | 07:00 AM | 08:10 AM | $273 | $191.1 | $80 | $452 | $316.4 | $90 |
| Kisoro → Entebbe | 08:25 AM | 11:25 AM | $273 | $191.1 | $80 | $452 | $316.4 | $90 |
🛫 BAR Aviation (Flights from Entebbe to Kihihi & Kisoro)
| Route | One-Way (Adult) | One-Way (Child) | Taxes | Return (Adult) | Return (Child) | Return Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entebbe → Kihihi | $250 | $175 | $10 | $430 | $301 | $20 |
| Entebbe → Kisoro | $250 | $175 | $60 | $430 | $301 | $70 |
Best Time to Fly to Bwindi
✈ Flights operate from June to October & December to March.
⚠ April, May & November flights may be delayed due to bad weather.
Are There Direct Flights to Buhoma & Ruhija Sectors?
No, there are no direct flights to Buhoma or Ruhija sectors. However:
✅ Fly to Kihihi Airstrip, then drive:
- 1.5 hours to Buhoma
- 1.75 hours to Ruhija
✅ Fly to Kisoro Airstrip, then drive:
- 1 hour to Rushaga & Nkuringo
Why Choose a Flight to Bwindi?
✔ Save Time – Avoid the 7-8 hour road trip from Kampala.
✔ Scenic Aerial Views – Fly over lush green forests & national parks.
✔ Comfortable & Safe – Enjoy a smooth, hassle-free journey.
