Flying Safaris in Uganda

For our luxury travelers, flying safaris in Uganda are the best option. Flying safaris are the best and easiest way to access the remote tourism destinations in different parts of Uganda, especially the National Parks, which require many hours of driving. Flying safaris also help travelers with a short time to explore any destinations of their choice in the shortest time possible. Superfine Safaris is your reliable travel agency in Uganda for customized flying safaris to any destination of your choice

Top destinations for Flying Safaris in Uganda

The following National Parks are some of Uganda’s popular tourist destinations, best reached by air, especially for travelers with limited time and those who do not like driving for long hours. These include

Kidepo Valley National Park

Located in the far North-Eastern Uganda, Kidepo Valley National Park is Uganda’s most remote park in the country. The park is located 584.2 kilometers from Kampala, taking between 12-13 hours of driving via the Kampala-Jinja highway. Kidepo Valley Park is Uganda’s least visited park due to its long distance from Kampala. The fewer visits have left the natural beauty of this park un tampered with, making it the best place to experience the “true African wilderness”.

The popular activities in Kidepo Valley park include game viewing, bird watching, community tours, nature/forest walking, and camping, among others. Our  4-Day Kidepo Valley safari is the package to explore and enjoy the gem in this beautiful Park

Bwindi Forest National Park

Famous for sheltering the endangered mountain gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is located in south-western Uganda, shared by Kabale and Rubanda districts. The dense forest park is located roughly 501.6 kilometers from Kampala, which takes between 9-1 hours of driving via Kampala, Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale highway. Mountain gorilla trekking is the major travel activity in Bwindi Forest. The park is one of the most visited parks in Uganda, receiving a high number of travelers from different parts of the world.

Over 500 mountain gorillas are believed to be living in Bwindi Forest, shared amongst the four gorilla regions (Ruhija, Nkuringo, Buhoma, and Rushaga) that make up with forest park. The gorilla tour packages in Bwindi Forest range from 1 Day Uganda gorilla trekking to over 10-day safari combining gorillas and other wildlife experiences. The Uganda Wildlife Authority, together with other conservation bodies in Uganda, has habituated 20 gorilla groups for trekking in Bwindi Forest. Gorilla trekking permit costs $800, allowing travelers to spend an hour with the famous primates. In addition to trekking, Bwindi Forest Park offers a more experiential gorilla encounter in the 4-hour gorilla habituation experience.

Here, wild gorillas are trained to be comfortable with human beings around them. The activity is run by park rangers and doctors for 2-3 hours only in Rushaga sector, south of Bwindi Forest Park. Each habitation permit costs $1500, allowing one to spend 4 hours in the presence of gorillas. The popular activities in Bwindi Forest Park include gorilla trekking, nature/forest walking, Batwa/Bakiga community tours, and birding, among others

Murchison Falls National Park

This is Uganda’s oldest and largest National Park, located in northwestern Uganda. The park is named after the mighty “Murchison Falls” located in the heart of the park. The park is famous for guided game viewing, boat cruising, guided nature walks, camping, birding, and community tours, among others. Morning and evening game drives in the northern section of the park reward you with excellent views of various wild animals such as Giraffes, Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Zebras, Waterbucks, and Topis, among others. Travelers to Murchison Falls can also trek with the endangered chimpanzees in Budongo Forest. The domestic /chartered flights to Murchison Falls National Park connect from Entebbe/Kajjansi to Pakuba, Chobe, and Bungungu airstrips. The flight to Murchison Falls takes 1.5hours

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Ranked as Uganda’s second largest and popular park after Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National park is an interesting destination worth visiting on your Uganda safari. The park is renowned for its high concentration of wild animals, birds, and the rare tree-climbing lions. Game viewing in the Kasenyi Plains, lion tracking, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, bird watching, community tours, nature walks, chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge, and sport fishing are among the popular activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The flight from Entebbe/Kajjansi to Queen Elizabeth National Park takes 1 hour, connecting to Mweya and Kasese airstrips

How to book flying safaris in Uganda

Superfine Safaris Limited is your reliable travel agency for customized Uganda flying safaris. We help you book chartered flights, park entrance gorilla permits, and other activities depending on the destination you choose to visit. Alternatively, you can book directly with the respective airstrips and also directly contact the Uganda Wildlife Authority to book permits, park entrance, or any other activities as per your itinerary