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Savannah Airstrip

Kihihi, Uganda

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Savannah Airstrip

Kihihi, Uganda
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Small airstrip serving Uganda's Kihihi gateway region.

Location
Kihihi, Uganda
Savannah Airstrip (IATA: KHX) is a small domestic airstrip located near Kihihi in the Kanungu District of southwestern Uganda. It serves as a key access point for travelers heading to nearby Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for mountain gorilla trekking. The airstrip primarily handles light charter aircraft and scheduled domestic flights connecting the remote area to Entebbe and other Ugandan destinations. Its existence greatly reduces travel time for tourists who would otherwise face long overland journeys on difficult roads. Due to its remote location and limited infrastructure, the facility is modest in scale, catering mainly to safari operators, conservation workers, and eco-tourists visiting the surrounding national parks and reserves.
Terminals
The airstrip has minimal terminal infrastructure, consisting of a basic open-air passenger handling area with no formal terminal building.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airstrip to Kihihi town and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is available via private vehicle transfers arranged through local lodges and safari operators.
Airlines here
Aerolink Uganda and other small charter operators provide scheduled and on-demand flights connecting Kihihi to Entebbe and other domestic destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›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.
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Gateway to Uganda's wild southwest, where jungle meets open sky

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.

Terminals
  • Main Airstrip Terminal — A single basic open-air arrival and departure facility handling light charter and scheduled bush flights.
Ground Transport
  • 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
Nearby Hotels
  • Gorilla Safari Lodge
  • Buhoma Lodge
  • Silverback Lodge
  • Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Dining

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.

Traveller Tips
  • 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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