UGANDA FLY IN TOURS

Uganda fly-in tours offer amazing safaris that leave every traveler amazed. Are you that traveler who does not want to drive the long distance and dusty roads of Uganda from one safari destination to another? Taking on a Uganda fly-in safari should be the best option to look up to.

Straight from Entebbe International Airport, you will fly to Uganda’s major safari destinations located in all parts of the country.

These safari destinations for flying adventures in Uganda include; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park. Each of these parks has an airstrip that connects to Entebbe International Airport.

How are Uganda fly-in tours and safaris conducted?

Uganda fly-in safaris or Uganda fly-in tours usually start with a pick-up from the Entebbe International Airport – Uganda’s major entry point. Upon finishing breakfast at your lodge or hotel in Kampala or Entebbe town or upon arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, you meet our company representative or guide-driver.

He or she will brief you about your Uganda fly-in safari or Uganda luxury fly-in tour. You will catch up with an earlier booked domestic flight to the destination of your choosing. It is recommended that you arrive at the airstrip for your Uganda domestic flight one hour earlier. This helps you prepare for an amazing Uganda fly-in tour and create a signature of memories.

Uganda domestic flights range from 30 minutes to 2 hours. This implies that you will not have long flights while taking on the fly-in Uganda tours. Upon arrival at the respective airfield or airstrip, you are met by our company driver and guide. He or she will also brief you about your remaining days of the amazing fly-in Uganda tour or safari.

The driver guide will then transfer you to either an earlier booked accommodation facility or a safari activity starting point. Some of the common activities done on a fly-in safari day in Uganda include; game drives, boat cruises, birding, guided nature walks, chimpanzee tracking, community tours, and many more.

Which places can I Fly to on a Uganda tour? The top Uganda fly-in safari destinations

Uganda offers the best fly-in destinations that will create a great experience on a Uganda safari or Uganda tour. Every National Park is linked to an airfield or airstrip that connects to the Entebbe International Airport. Below are some of the popular fly-in safari destinations in Uganda.

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Mweya Airstrip and Kasese Airstrip)

Mweya and Kasese Airstrips are located in the Kasese district close to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park is a renowned safari destination for fly-in tours. The park is famous for being home to the rare tree-climbing lions found in the Ishasha sector. Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to other animal species including elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, impalas, and more.

It takes about 6 to 7 hours to drive from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On the other hand, flying from Entebbe International Airport to Mweya Airstrip and Kasese Airstrip takes about one hour. Flying to Queen Elizabeth National Park is time-saving on your amazing Uganda tour.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Kisoro Airstrip and Kihihi Airstrip)

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda near the border of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The park is a famous destination for fly-in Uganda gorilla trekking tours. Fly-in tours to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park give tourists a chance to trek mountain gorillas.

The park is divided into four sectors (Buhoma sector, Rushaga sector, Nkuringo sector, and Ruhija sector). Each of these sectors is home to over 3 habituated mountain gorilla families. Book your Uganda fly-in gorilla trekking tour or safari now and enjoy the best experience.

Mgahinga National Park is also close to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It is home to many mountain gorillas. The park has several other primate species including white colobus monkeys and golden monkeys. Are you looking for the perfect fly-in Uganda golden monkey trekking destination? Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a pristine destination for Uganda’s fly-in primate safari.

From Kisoro Airstrip and Kihihi Airstrip, tourists can connect to Lake Bunyonyi in the Kabale district for yet another thrilling adventure. They can also connect to Rwanda or Kigali International Airport. Book your combined Uganda and Rwanda fly-in tour now and create a signature of memories.

Murchison Falls National Park (Pakuba Airfield and Chobe Airstrip)

In the northwestern parts of Uganda lies the largest and oldest national park named after the world’s strongest waterfalls – Murchison Falls National Park. The park is known for offering the best Uganda fly-in safaris. Murchison Falls National Park is home to diverse wildlife including the big 4 animals (lion, leopard, elephant, and African cape buffalo). You can easily connect to other national parks like Bwindi National Park and Kidepo Valley National Park while on a fly-in safari tour to Murchison Falls National Park.

Lake Mburo National Park (Mbarara Airstrip)

Located in the southwestern parts of Uganda close to Mbarara city, Lake Mburo National Park is a reliable destination for combined wildlife and fly-in safaris in Uganda. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to fly from Entebbe International Airport to Mbarara Airstrip.

This makes it possible for one to fly and do a game drive on a boat cruise in Lake Mburo National Park on the same day. Lake Mburo National Park is home to many zebras, impalas, buffaloes, leopards, antelopes, and spotted hyenas. It is also a reliable destination for birding tours in Uganda.

Kidepo Valley National Park (Kidepo Airport)

Fly to Uganda’s remotest national park – Kidepo Valley National Park. Located in the Lomej region, Kidepo Airport is a direct connection to Entebbe International Airport. Kidepo Valley National Park is home to animals like cheetah, leopard, lion, zebra, buffalo, and many bird species. You will also visit the Ik and the Karamojong tribes on your Uganda cultural and fly-in tour.

Note: All the above-mentioned Uganda fly-in Uganda safari destinations are interconnected. They offer flights that cut across the country and give tourists a chance to explore Uganda in the shortest time possible. Book your Uganda fly-in tours now and create an everlasting memory.