The 8 Days Uganda By Air Collection connects three of Uganda's signature parks — Bwindi, Kibale Forest, and Queen Elizabeth — using domestic charter flights for every transfer. It's the itinerary we recommend most often to travellers who want a genuine multi-park private Uganda safari but have no interest in multi-hour road transfers between them.
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Book This ItineraryDay-by-day itinerary
Entebbe to Bwindi
Charter flight into Bwindi on arrival. Check in and settle in ahead of tomorrow's trek.
Gorilla trekking
Full day trek to a habituated mountain gorilla family. See our Bwindi park guide for sector detail.
Fly to Kibale Forest
Short charter flight to Kibale. Afternoon at leisure at Kibale Lodge ahead of tomorrow's chimpanzee trek.
Chimpanzee trekking
Morning trek with a habituated chimpanzee community. See our Kibale chimpanzee trekking guide.
Fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise on arrival — one of Africa's most productive spots for hippo and elephant viewing from the water.
Ishasha sector day trip
A day exploring Queen Elizabeth's remote southern sector in search of the tree-climbing lions. See our Ishasha sector guide.
Morning game drive, fly to Entebbe
A final game drive before your return charter flight to Entebbe.
Departure
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport.
Your route at a glance
What’s included
What’s included
- 1 gorilla trekking permit and 1 chimpanzee trekking permit per person
- All domestic charter flights on this itinerary
- 7 nights at named luxury lodges, full board
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise and Ishasha game drive
- Private driver-guide throughout ground activities
Not included
- International flights
- Uganda visa and travel insurance
- Porter fees for trekking days
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Drinks and items of a personal nature
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Book This ItineraryFrequently asked questions
Why fly instead of driving between these three parks?
Road transfers between Bwindi, Kibale, and Queen Elizabeth would consume 1–2 full days each, leaving little time for the parks themselves. Charter flights turn multi-hour drives into 30–60 minute hops.
Can I add a fourth park to this itinerary?
Yes — Murchison Falls is the most common addition, typically extending the trip to 10–11 days. See our itinerary length guide for how that changes the framework.
Is this itinerary suitable for a honeymoon?
It works well for couples, though our Uganda Honeymoon Safari and 8 Days Uganda Romance Collection build in more deliberately romantic touches.
See how this fits your dates with our full cost breakdown, or enquire now to check permit and flight availability.
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