Flying Safaris In Uganda

Uganda is advancing to luxurious stylish tours exhibited by Flying tours.  Flying tours are organized in Uganda for tourists on tight schedules.  Most of the flying trips start from Entebbe International Airport. Common flying safaris are done with charter flights within Uganda to different Airstrips and from there, tourists continue to different destinations to enjoy their holidays.

Kisoro Airstrip

It was established to ease access to southwestern Uganda and above to simplify gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Kisoro Airstrip is about 343 kilometers from Entebbe Airport and takes 1-2hrs to the Airstrip compared to an 8-9hrs drive from Entebbe to the gorilla parks by road.

From Kisoro Airstrip, the tourist can easily drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semuliki National Park, Mount Rwenzori National Park, and Kibale National Park.

Kihihi Airstrip

It’s another airstrip in western Uganda handling domestic flights. Kihihi Airstrip offers quick access to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semuliki National Park, Mountain Rwenzori National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.  The charter flights start from Entebbe International Airport and land at Kihihi Airstrip within 1-2 hours.

Both Kihihi and Kisoro Air strips enable tourists to trek Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The Kisoro airstrip is most recommended for Mgahinga gorilla treks while the Kihihi airstrip is most recommended for gorilla trekking in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi impenetrable National park

Mbarara Airstrip

It’s a local Airstrip that serves western Uganda, especially the Mbarara city and Ankole subregion.  Mbarara Airstrip was originally called Nyakisharara Airport. The Airstrip serves Lake Mburo National Park therefore, for tourists who want to do a quick game-viewing tour, a flying safari is better.

While in Lake Mburo National Park, guests can do boat cruises, Horse riding, Game drives, birding, cultural tours, and so on.

Flying safari to Murchison Falls National Park

It’s the largest park in Uganda covering 3893 square Kilometers. The park is situated in northwestern Uganda in four districts; Bulisa, Masandi, Nwooya, and Kiryandongo. The park is famous for hosting the most powerful waterfall in Uganda in addition to “Big Four” animals; Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, and Elephants.

High-end travelers can quickly reach this park by air transport from Entebbe to Pakuba Airstrip, Bugungu Airstrip, or Chobe Airstrip. Depending on where you want to stay, Pakuba Airstrip is located in the northern part of the park, Bugungu Airstrip in the south while Chobe Airstrip is positioned near Chobe safari lodge and is privately managed by Chobe safari lodge – its recommended for the most luxurious tourists.

Flying safari to Kidepo Valley National Park

If you can not endure 9hrs drive from Entebbe Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip, then fly for 2hrs to Kidepo Valley National Park. The park is situated in far northeastern Uganda and in a semi-arid region. KVNP is a 1,442 square kilometers (557 sq mi) national park in the Karamoja region.

Travelers on shorter trips while thirsty to see a variety on Uganda safari, take the flying option. You can book one-way or round trips at affordable fares with Aero-Link Uganda, Aim Air, and Air Serv Limited among others. While on a flying safari to KVNP, enjoy game drives, nature walks, Mountain climbing, guided cultural tour, and birding among others.

Flying safari to Jinja

Its also known as the adventure capital of East Africa due to various tourist attractions such as River Nile – the longest in Africa and the world at large. River Nile offers a variety of tourist activities like swimming, Bungee Jumping, white water rafting, boat cruise, and so on.

Along River Nile, tourists can enjoy sand bathing, Horseback riding, visiting Historical sites, Quad Biking, Mountain Biking, Jinja industrial tour, and so on.

Flying safaris via Kasese Airstrip

The airfield is situated in Kasese town in the Kasese district, western Uganda. It serves Kibale National Park, Kasese town, and Mountain Rwenzori National Park among others. The flight takes 1:50 minutes from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip.

For tourists on a tight schedule can fly to Kasese – meet our professional safari guide/driver to take you to Mountain Rwenzori National Park for mountaineering, Hiking and Nature walking, cultural encounters in the Rwenzori Mountains, Birding in Rwenzori mountains and Wildlife viewing in Rwenzori mountain among others.

Uganda Flying tours via Semuliki Airfield

The Airstrip serves both Semuliki National Park and Toro- Semuliki Game reserve.  Semliki Airstrip is situated in Kabarole District, in Semliki Wildlife Reserve, in the Toro sub-region, in Western Uganda. Tourists on a flying tour can enjoy a game drive in Semuliki National Park and Toro- Semuliki game reserve, a cultural tour, Semuliki national park hot springs, Birdwatching, and Walking trails/Nature walks.