14 Days Uganda Birding Tour
Explore Uganda’s incredible bird diversity on a 14-day birding safari, spotting over 1,000 bird species, including the rare shoebill stork, green-breasted pitta, and great blue turaco. From lush forests and savannahs to wetlands and Albertine Rift endemics, this tour is a paradise for birdwatchers.
| Destination |
Entebbe |
| Included |
- Specilaized Bilingual Guide
- Private Transport
- Entrance Fees
- Box Lunch,Water,Dinner and Snacks
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| Excluded |
- Additional Services
- Insurance
- Drink
- Tickets
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 Travel With Safari Van / Jeep – 4WD |
Details
Overview of the Uganda Birding Tour
Uganda is one of Africa’s premier birdwatching destinations, boasting over 1,080 bird species across diverse ecosystems, including savannahs, wetlands, montane forests, and the Albertine Rift Valley. This 14-day birding safari takes you through Uganda’s most iconic birding hotspots, including Mabamba Swamp, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the forests of Kibale and Semuliki.
Led by expert birding guides, this tour offers opportunities to spot rare and endemic species such as the shoebill stork, African green broadbill, great blue turaco, Rwenzori turaco, and the elusive green-breasted pitta. The journey also includes unforgettable wildlife encounters, from gorilla and chimpanzee trekking to game drives in Uganda’s famous national parks.
Main Highlights of the Uganda Birding Tour
✔ Spot the rare shoebill stork in Mabamba Swamp
✔ Search for the green-breasted pitta in Kibale Forest
✔ Explore Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to Albertine Rift endemics
✔ Game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks
✔ Birdwatching in Semuliki Forest, the "true birders' paradise"
✔ Visit the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, rich in primates and birds
✔ Cultural encounters with local communities
✔ Optional gorilla trekking in Bwindi or chimpanzee trekking in Kibale
Activities on the Uganda Birding Safari
- Birding expeditions in forests, wetlands, and savannahs
- Boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel and the Nile
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks
- Shoebill tracking in Mabamba Swamp
- Guided nature walks in Kibale, Bwindi, and Semuliki
- Optional gorilla and chimpanzee trekking
- Photography opportunities in diverse landscapes
14-Day Uganda Birding Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Entebbe Birding
- Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
- Birding at the Entebbe Botanical Gardens and Lake Victoria shores for species like the great blue turaco, pied kingfisher, and black-and-white casqued hornbill.
Day 2: Shoebill Tracking at Mabamba Swamp
- Morning canoe ride in Mabamba Wetlands to search for the rare shoebill stork.
- Spot other waterbirds like African jacana, malachite kingfisher, and papyrus gonolek.
- Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.
Day 3: Birding in Murchison Falls National Park
- Morning game drive in the savannah, searching for species like Denham’s bustard, Abyssinian ground hornbill, and secretary bird.
- Afternoon boat safari on the Nile to see shoebills, goliath herons, and saddle-billed storks.
- Hike to the top of Murchison Falls for scenic views.
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest – En Route Birding
- Scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park, home to primates and forest birds.
- En route birding for species like the white-thighed hornbill and red-headed malimbe.
Day 5: Birding in Kibale Forest & Bigodi Wetlands
- Search for the elusive green-breasted pitta in Kibale Forest.
- Afternoon birding in Bigodi Wetlands, home to papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler, and yellow-billed barbet.
- Optional chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest.
Day 6: Transfer to Semuliki National Park – Birding Along the Way
- Drive to Semuliki Forest, a hotspot for Central African species.
- Target birds: Nkulengu rail, Congo serpent eagle, and black dwarf hornbill.
Day 7: Full-Day Birding in Semuliki Forest
- Explore the park’s lowland rainforest, spotting rare species like the Lyre-tailed honeyguide, white-crested hornbill, and yellow-throated cuckoo.
Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive
- Morning transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Birding along the way for African finfoot, swamp flycatcher, and black-headed gonolek.
- Evening game drive to spot lions, elephants, and buffaloes.
Day 9: Kazinga Channel Boat Safari & Birding in Maramagambo Forest
- Morning boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, rich in water birds.
- Afternoon birding in Maramagambo Forest for species like the white-naped pigeon and blue-mantled crested flycatcher.
Day 10: Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions & Birding
- Drive to Ishasha Sector, home to tree-climbing lions.
- Birding en route for crowned lapwing, grey kestrel, and sooty chat.
Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Albertine Rift Endemics
- Drive to Bwindi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Birding for Albertine Rift endemics like Rwenzori turaco, handsome francolin, and African green broadbill.
Day 12: Birding in Bwindi Forest & Optional Gorilla Trekking
- Full-day birding in Bwindi, home to over 350 species.
- Look for black-billed turaco, dwarf honeyguide, and Shelley’s crimsonwing.
- Optional gorilla trekking experience.
Day 13: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Savanna Birding
- Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, home to acacia-associated bird species.
- Birding for bare-faced go-away-bird, red-faced barbet, and long-tailed cisticola.
Day 14: Morning Birding & Return to Entebbe
- Final birding session in the park.
- Drive back to Entebbe for your departure flight.
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