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12 Days Ultimate Uganda Birding Safari

12 Days | Uganda

12 Days
Uganda
Birding Safari
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330+
Bird Species
6
National Parks
12
Days
100
Adventure
Duration
12 Days
Trip Type
Birding Safari
Location
Mabamba, Bwindi, QENP, Murchison, Kibale, Semliki
Group Size
2 - 6 People
Accommodation
Lodges & Tented Camps
Highlights

Tour Highlights

Spot 330+ bird species across Uganda's top birding hotspots
Search for the elusive Shoebill Stork at Mabamba Swamp
Birding in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Albertine Rift endemics
Explore Semliki for Congo Basin species at their eastern limit
Expert Ugandan ornithologist guide throughout
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrival & Mabamba Swamp
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to Mabamba for Shoebill search.
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to Mabamba Swamp. Afternoon boat trip into the papyrus wetlands searching for the legendary Shoebill Stork, plus Blue-breasted Bee-eater, Papyrus Gonolek.
Overnight: Mabamba Wetland Eco Camp
2
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Full day birding in Bwindi for Albertine Rift endemics.
Full day in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Target Great Blue Turaco, African Green Broadbill, Rwenzori Turaco, Bar-tailed Trogon, and numerous Albertine Rift endemics along the forest trails.
Overnight: Buhoma Lodge
3
Queen Elizabeth NP — Kazinga Channel
Boat safari on Kazinga Channel for waterbirds and raptors.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for African Fish Eagle, Pied Kingfisher, African Skimmer, Grey Crowned Crane. Over 600 species recorded in this park.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge
4
Murchison Falls NP
Game drive and birding at Uganda's largest national park.
Drive north to Murchison Falls National Park. Game drive birding targeting Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Red-throated Bee-eater, Grey Crowned Crane, Denham's Bustard. Visit the spectacular falls.
Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge
5
Murchison Falls Boat Safari
Boat trip to the base of the falls for waterbirds.
Morning boat safari upstream to the base of Murchison Falls. Spot Rock Pratincole, Giant Kingfisher, Goliath Heron. Afternoon savanna birding for Black-bellied Bustard, Piapiac.
Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge
6
Kibale Forest
Primate tracking and forest birding in Kibale.
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. Birding along forest trails for Green-breasted Pitta, African Pitta, Rwenzori Turaco, Black Bee-eater. Optional chimpanzee tracking.
Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale
7
Semliki Wildlife Reserve
Congo Basin species at their eastern limit.
Drive to Semliki Wildlife Reserve. Search for African Grey Parrot, Nkulengu Rail, White-crested Hornbill, Lyre-tailed Honeyguide — Congo Basin species found nowhere else in East Africa.
Overnight: Semliki Safari Lodge
8
Semliki Hot Springs Trail
Morning birding along Semliki hot springs nature trail.
Morning along the Sempaya Hot Springs nature trail for Yellow-throated Nicator, Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill, Chestnut-breasted Negrofinch. Afternoon transfer south.
Overnight: Lake Mburo area lodge
9
Lake Mburo NP
Lakeshore birding and boat trip at Lake Mburo.
Full day at Lake Mburo National Park. Morning boat safari for African Finfoot, Blue-headed Coucal, Papyrus Yellow Warbler. Afternoon game drive for Red-faced Barbet, Tabora Cisticola.
Overnight: Mihingo Lodge
10
Budongo Forest
Royal Mile birding walk in Budongo Forest.
Transfer to Budongo Forest for the famous Royal Mile birding walk. Target Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, Yellow-footed Flycatcher, Ituri Batis, Nahan's Francolin.
Overnight: Budongo Eco Lodge
11
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Rhino tracking and birding at Ziwa.
Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and open woodland birding. Target White-winged Warbler, Pennant-winged Nightjar, Red-chested Sunbird.
Overnight: Ziwa Rhino Guest House
12
Entebbe Botanical Gardens & Departure
Final birding at Entebbe gardens before departure.
Morning birding at Entebbe Botanical Gardens along Lake Victoria shore. Final targets: Orange Weaver, Grey Parrot, Ross's Turaco. Transfer to airport for departure.
Day ends at Entebbe Airport
Pricing

Tour Packages

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Standard
$3,900 / person
  • Mid-range lodges throughout
  • Professional birding guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle
  • All park entry fees
  • Full-board meals
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Premium
$7,000 / person
  • Luxury lodges & camps
  • Private expert ornithologist
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • All fees included
  • Spotting scopes & field guides
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Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need

Included

  • All park entry and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking birding guide
  • Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Full-board meals
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All boat trips

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Uganda tourist visa ($50)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“The ultimate Uganda birding experience. 330 species in 12 days with an incredible guide who knew every call and habitat.”

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Robert Lindqvist
Stockholm, Sweden

“From the Shoebill at Mabamba to the Green-breasted Pitta in Kibale — every day was a highlight. Perfectly planned itinerary.”

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Anne-Marie Dupont
Paris, France

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