7 Days Birding Safari on Murchison Falls NP

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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 searching for the legendary Shoebill Stork, plus Papyrus Gonolek, Blue-breasted Bee-eater.

Overnight: Mabamba Wetland Eco Camp

Bwindi Forest Birding

Full day birding in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Full day in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest targeting Great Blue Turaco, African Green Broadbill, Bar-tailed Trogon and Albertine Rift endemics.

Overnight: Buhoma Lodge

Queen Elizabeth NP — Kazinga Channel

Boat safari on Kazinga Channel for waterbirds.

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for African Fish Eagle, Pied Kingfisher, African Skimmer, Grey Crowned Crane.

Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge

Murchison Falls NP

Game drive and birding at Murchison Falls.

Drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Game drive birding for Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Red-throated Bee-eater, Denham's Bustard. Visit the spectacular falls.

Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge

Kibale Forest

Forest birding in Kibale National Park.

Transfer to Kibale Forest. Birding for Green-breasted Pitta, Rwenzori Turaco, Black Bee-eater, Pel's Fishing Owl.

Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale

Semliki Wildlife Reserve

Congo Basin birding species at Semliki.

Drive to Semliki Wildlife Reserve for Congo Basin species: African Grey Parrot, Nkulengu Rail, White-crested Hornbill.

Overnight: Semliki Safari Lodge

Lake Mburo & Departure

Final birding at Lake Mburo before departure.

Morning birding at Lake Mburo National Park for African Finfoot, Blue-headed Coucal. Transfer to Entebbe for departure.

Day ends at Entebbe Airport

Pricing

Tour Packages

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Standard

$2,200 / person

Mid-range lodges throughout
Professional birding guide
4x4 safari vehicle
All park entry fees
Full-board meals

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Premium

$4,100 / 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

“Murchison Falls was breathtaking and the birding was phenomenal. 255 species in just 7 days — our guide was incredible.”

Klaus Weber

Munich, Germany

“Perfect balance of birding and wildlife. The Shoebill sighting at Mabamba was a lifetime highlight.”

Sarah Thompson

Edinburgh, UK

7 Days Birding Safari on Murchison Falls NP

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