Kihihi Airstrip, also known as Savannah Airstrip, is located in a small town called Kihihi in the southwestern part of Uganda, within Kanungu District.
Domestic flights can be taken from Entebbe International Airport or Kajjansi Airfield to Kihihi Airstrip, especially for travelers planning to go gorilla trekking in Bwindi while on their Uganda safari holiday.
Kihihi Airstrip allows tourists using air transport to easily connect to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The airstrip is very close to the Buhoma sector of Bwindi, where visitors can trek endangered mountain gorillas.
The primary reason people fly to Kihihi Airstrip is to go gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to over half of the world’s mountain gorilla population.
You can also fly to Kihihi Airstrip to visit the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park or drive through this sector on your way to the busier parts of the park. The Ishasha Sector is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which are found in very few places in the world, including Lake Manyara in Tanzania.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most visited destination. The park is home to over 600 species of birds, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. It also features a variety of animals, including elephants, warthogs, leopards, bushbucks, hippos, crocodiles, and more. Visitors can also experience chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura Gorge, located in the park’s Kyambura sector.
Reaching Bwindi by road takes about 9-10 hours. For adventurous travelers, this is an excellent option, as it provides beautiful views of Ugandan towns and wildlife along the way. Traveling by air takes only 1-2 hours, offering amazing views and is often preferred by luxury travelers.
