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11 Days Uganda Primates & Birding Safari

The perfect combination — gorilla and chimpanzee trekking paired with world-class birding across Uganda's finest national parks

Multi-Park 11 Days / 10 Nights Multi-Park 4.9 Rating
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Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Tour type
Primates & Birding
Destination
Uganda
Group size
2 – 8 People
Difficulty
Moderate to Challenging
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrive Entebbe
Airport pickup, botanical gardens birding
Arrive at Entebbe Airport. Afternoon birding at Entebbe Botanical Gardens — Grey Parrot, African Fish Eagle, Malachite Kingfisher. Welcome dinner.
Hotel in Entebbe
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Entebbe to Kibale Forest
Drive west, forest edge birding
Drive west to Kibale Forest NP (5-6 hours). Afternoon forest edge birding — Great Blue Turaco, Yellow-billed Barbet, African Emerald Cuckoo. Settle into your forest lodge.
Kibale Forest Lodge
3
Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Birding
Morning chimp trek, afternoon Bigodi Wetland birding
Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale — Uganda's best primate forest. Afternoon birding walk at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Papyrus Gonolek, White-winged Warbler, Green-breasted Pitta territory.
Kibale Forest Lodge
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Kibale to Queen Elizabeth NP
Drive to QENP, Kazinga Channel bird cruise
Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel — incredible waterbird concentrations. African Skimmer, Pink-backed Pelican, Malachite Kingfisher, and possible Shoebill.
Queen Elizabeth Lodge
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Queen Elizabeth Full Day
Kasenyi plains birding, Ishasha sector
Morning game drive at Kasenyi — grassland raptors, Secretary Bird, Kori Bustard. Drive to Ishasha sector for unique species. Martial Eagle, Bateleur, and Black-chested Snake Eagle.
Queen Elizabeth Lodge
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Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi
Drive through Kigezi highlands, forest edge birding
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through the stunning Kigezi highlands. Stop for highland birding — Grey Crowned Crane, Rwenzori Turaco. Arrive Bwindi for afternoon forest edge birding.
Bwindi Lodge
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Gorilla Trekking & Forest Birding
Morning gorilla trek, afternoon Bwindi birding
The ultimate wildlife experience — morning gorilla trekking in Bwindi. One magical hour with mountain gorillas. Afternoon birding in the ancient forest — African Green Broadbill, Shelley's Crimsonwing.
Bwindi Lodge
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Bwindi Full-Day Birding
All-day Bwindi forest birding, rare endemics
Full day birding in Bwindi targeting Albertine Rift endemics. Grauer's Broadbill, Handsome Francolin, Short-tailed Warbler. 350+ species recorded in this UNESCO World Heritage forest.
Bwindi Lodge
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Bwindi to Murchison Falls
Long drive north, evening birding
Drive north to Murchison Falls NP (long day). Arrive for evening birding around the lodge — nightjars and owls. Spot Pennant-winged Nightjar (seasonal).
Murchison Falls Lodge
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Murchison Falls — Shoebill & Nile
Nile Delta boat trip, Shoebill tracking, game drive
Dawn boat trip to the Nile Delta for Shoebill tracking. Goliath Heron, Rock Pratincole, African Skimmer. Afternoon game drive — Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Red-throated Bee-eater colonies.
Murchison Falls Lodge
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Departure
Final birding, drive to Entebbe, departure
Dawn birding at Murchison. After breakfast, drive to Entebbe for departure. Final species count — expect 500-600+ species plus gorillas and chimps! Comprehensive trip list provided.
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Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need for the perfect birding safari adventure

Included in Your Safari

  • All transfers in 4x4 safari vehicle
  • All birding activities, game drives & boat trips
  • Gorilla trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit
  • Expert ornithologist guide
  • 10 nights full-board accommodation
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Bottled drinking water

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa & travel permits
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal shopping
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Phone calls & internet
  • Personal birding equipment
Why Us

Why Book With Nature Nest

Licensed & Trusted

Registered by Uganda Tourism Board, members of AUTO & UTA

Small Groups

Maximum 12 travelers for an intimate, personalized experience

Flexible Dates

Pick your perfect dates — we run tours year-round

Best Value

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees, ever