Savannah Airstrip
Kihihi, Uganda

Savannah Airstrip
Small airstrip serving Uganda's Kihihi gateway region.
- ›Primary gateway for tourists visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking.
- ›Located in Kanungu District in southwestern Uganda.
- ›Serves light aircraft and small turboprops due to runway length limitations.
- ›Significantly reduces travel time compared to long overland routes from Kampala.
- ›Also provides access to Queen Elizabeth National Park via road from Kihihi.
Savannah Airstrip in Kihihi serves as a vital access point for travelers heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda. The small bush airstrip connects remote gorilla trekking destinations to Entebbe and other regional strips, playing an outsized role in Uganda's high-end wildlife tourism circuit. Its rustic, no-frills character reflects the untamed landscape it serves.
- Main Airstrip Terminal — A single basic open-air arrival and departure facility handling light charter and scheduled bush flights.
- Safari vehicle transfers arranged by lodges and camps
- Private 4WD hire to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Road transfer to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Gorilla Safari Lodge
- Buhoma Lodge
- Silverback Lodge
- Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
The airstrip itself has no dining facilities. Travelers are typically met by lodge vehicles and fed at their respective camps, which commonly serve fresh Ugandan cuisine including matoke, beans, and locally sourced meats. The nearby trading center of Kihihi has basic local eateries for budget travelers.
- Confirm your charter or scheduled flight booking well in advance as capacity is very limited.
- Lodge transfers must be pre-arranged; there are no public taxis or ride-hailing services at the airstrip.
- Pack light — bush aircraft have strict weight limits, typically 15 kg in a soft-sided bag.
- Arrive at the airstrip early as flight schedules can shift depending on weather and multi-stop routing.
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Savannah Airstrip is an airport serving Savannah Resort and the town of Kihihi, Uganda. The airstrip receives daily flights from Entebbe International Airport and Kajjansi Airfield, a route frequently used by tourists to visit the south of Queen Elizabeth National Park and north of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
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