Domestic Flights From Entebbe To Kihihi Airstrip

Domestic flights from Entebbe to Kihihi Airstrip; one of the airstrips in the Southwest of Uganda, close to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda‘s second-largest national park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the country’s most visited national park. Travelers who wish to bypass the lengthy drive can schedule a domestic flight from Entebbe airport to Kihihi airstrip since there are two domestic airlines in Uganda that offer flights to the airstrip: Boeing Aviation and Aerolink Uganda Limited.

Aerolink Uganda Limited’s domestic flights from Entebbe to Kihihi airport
There are three itineraries available for domestic flights operated by Aerolink Uganda Limited to Kihihi airstrip. For instance, the morning flight leaves Entebbe airport at 7:00 am and 10:15 am, respectively, and arrives at Kihihi airstrip at around 8:45 am and 11:25 am. Around 12:00, the afternoon aircraft leaves Entebbe airport and lands at Kihihi airfield at approximately 14:40.

Bar Aviation operates domestic flights from Entebbe to Kihihi airport.
Every day, Bar Aviation operates two schedules of domestic flights to Kihihi airstrip: an early flight that leaves Entebbe airport at approximately 7:05 am and arrives at the airstrip at 9:00 am, and an afternoon flight that leaves Entebbe airport at approximately 12:05 pm and arrives at Kihihi airstrip at 13:30 pm.

Helicopter and charter flights are also offered by Aerolink Uganda Limited and Bar Aviation between Kihihi airfield and Entebbe airport. If the scheduled services don’t suit your needs, charter flights are available upon request.

Travelers who reserve regular or private flights from Entebbe airport to Kihihi airstrip can partake in a variety of activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, such as;

Trekking with gorillas
The most well-known activity in the heavily visited Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is gorilla trekking. In the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, gorilla trekking is possible in either the Buhoma or Ruhija sectors, which are located close to the Kihihi airstrip. In the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, gorilla trekking begins early in the morning with a training on the guidelines to be followed while hiking. Following the briefing, you will be divided into groups of eight, with each group being assigned a habituated gorilla family to travel with and an experienced park guide who is knowledgeable about the routes used for gorilla trekking. Due to their tendency to roam around in search of food, mountain gorilla treks in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. After the mountain gorillas are located, you will get to spend an hour in their natural habitat, during which you will be able to take pictures, document the amazing moments, learn about the gorillas’ activities, and watch them feed and nurse.

Game Drives
In Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking a game drive is an exciting activity that can be done in the Kasenyi Plains or Ishasha Sector. In the Queen Elizabeth National Park, game drives can be taken in the afternoon in a luxurious 4WD pop-up safari car with an expert driver guide, or very early in the morning when the animals are still active. In addition to seeing other species including buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks, waterbucks, warthogs, hippos, Uganda kobs, topis, gigantic forest hogs, leopards, and hyenas, during game drives, you will be able to witness the tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.

strolls in the natural world
With the help of an experienced park guide and an armed ranger guide to keep them safe from harm, visitors can enjoy an exciting experience called a “nature walk” in the national park. You will travel along various hiking paths during the guided nature walk, such as the Rushura hill trail in the Buhoma and Ruhija sectors, the Ivy River trail, the Kashasha River trail, the Mubwindi swamp trail, the Bamboo trail, and the Muzabajiro loop trail. Among other things, you will be able to see various monkey species, bird species, take in the cool breeze, colorful butterflies, stunning scenery, and the melodious sounds of birdsong from the trees while on the nature walk.

Bird Watching
Another fun hobby that allows you to see a variety of bird species is bird watching. The greatest places in Uganda to go bird watching are Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to over 360 documented bird species, and Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to over 600 recorded bird species.

Cultural tour of Batwa
Interacting with the Batwa people who once lived in the Bwindi Forest before it was gazetted into a national park is possible through the fascinating Batwa cultural tour in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You may discover more about the customs, culture, and way of life of the locals on the Batwa cultural tour. You can also sample traditional foods, hear old tales, and take in traditional performances.

Trekking with chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge
A fascinating pastime in the Kyambura Gorge Queen Elizabeth National Park is walking with chimpanzees. The first part of the Kyambura Gorge chimpanzee trekking experience begins early in the morning with a briefing on the guidelines to be followed. Following the briefing, you will begin hiking through the gorge accompanied by a park guide who is knowledgeable about the forest’s routes. Depending on where the chimpanzees are, chimpanzee trekking can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours. Once the primates are located, you can spend an hour in their natural habitat learning about their habits, taking pictures and videos, and witnessing them go about their daily lives.

Boat ride through the Kazinga Channel
Schedules for boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel are available, such as the morning schedule that departs at approximately 9:00 a.m. and the afternoon schedule that departs at approximately 2:00 p.m. Large groups of hippos and Nile crocodiles in the river, elephants, buffaloes, and waterbucks along the shoreline, water birds, stunning landscape, and fisherman setting up their fishing gear are just a few of the sights you can see while on the boat ride.

The best time to fly to Kihihi Airstrip
Visitors can visit Kihihi Airstrip year-round, but the best time to visit is in the dry season, which falls in June, July, August, September, December, January, and February. This is because there is less rainfall during these months, which makes airstrip operations more favorable than during the rainy season, when weather-related delays occur.

A reputable tour operator such as Budget Gorilla Trekking will help you arrange your scheduled or charter domestic flights from Entebbe airport to Kihihi airstrip. Please feel free to contact us or browse our website for additional details on our available flying safari packages.