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12 Days Ultimate Uganda Birding Safari

The complete Uganda birding circuit — Albertine Rift endemics, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, and 700+ species across the Pearl of Africa

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Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Tour type
Ultimate Birding Safari
Destination
Uganda
Group size
2 – 8 People
Difficulty
Moderate
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrive Entebbe — Botanical Gardens
Airport pickup, birding at Entebbe Botanical Gardens
Arrive at Entebbe Airport. Afternoon birding at Entebbe Botanical Gardens — Grey Parrot, Double-toothed Barbet, Orange Weaver, and various sunbirds. Easy warm-up session.
Hotel in Entebbe
2
Entebbe to Murchison Falls
Drive to Murchison via Ziwa Rhino, afternoon birding
Drive north to Murchison Falls NP. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and savanna birding. Arrive at Murchison for afternoon birding — Black-headed Gonolek, Red-chested Sunbird.
Murchison Falls Lodge
3
Murchison Falls Birding
Delta boat trip, Shoebill tracking, game drive
Early morning Nile Delta boat trip — prime Shoebill territory! Also spot Goliath Heron, African Skimmer, Rock Pratincole. Afternoon game drive birding on the northern bank — Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Secretary Bird.
Murchison Falls Lodge
4
Murchison Falls to Top of Falls
Hike to falls, riverine birding, afternoon drive
Morning hike to the top of Murchison Falls — Bat Hawk, White-thighed Hornbill. Afternoon birding drive south, crossing the Nile by ferry. Papyrus specialists and weavers.
Murchison Falls Lodge
5
Murchison to Kibale Forest
Drive south, Kibale Forest edge birding
Drive south through western Uganda to Kibale Forest. Late afternoon forest edge birding — Green-breasted Pitta (seasonal), African Pitta territory. Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo and Great Blue Turaco.
Kibale Forest Lodge
6
Kibale Forest Full Day
Bigodi Wetland walk, forest interior birding
Morning birding in Kibale forest interior with expert guide. Target Albertine Rift endemics. Afternoon walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary — Papyrus Gonolek, White-winged Warbler, Great Snipe.
Kibale Forest Lodge
7
Kibale to Queen Elizabeth NP
Drive to QENP, Kazinga Channel birding
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel — unparalleled waterbird concentrations. African Fish Eagle, Pied Kingfisher, Pink-backed Pelican, Shoebill possible.
Queen Elizabeth Lodge
8
Queen Elizabeth Full Day
Kasenyi plains, Ishasha sector birding
Morning game drive on Kasenyi plains — grassland birds and raptors. Drive to Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions and southern grassland species. Martial Eagle, Bateleur, Brown Snake Eagle.
Queen Elizabeth Lodge
9
Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi
Drive to Bwindi, Ruhija sector birding
Drive through stunning Kigezi highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Afternoon birding at Ruhija sector — prime Albertine Rift endemic territory. Shelley's Crimsonwing, Ruwenzori Turaco.
Bwindi Lodge
10
Bwindi Forest Birding
Full-day Bwindi birding, gorilla territory
Full day birding in the ancient Bwindi forest. Target African Green Broadbill, Grauer's Broadbill, Handsome Francolin. The forest holds 350+ species. Walk gorilla tracking trails through dense vegetation.
Bwindi Lodge
11
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Lake birding, wetland specialties
Drive to Lake Bunyonyi — Africa's second deepest lake. Birding around the lake and islands. Grey Crowned Crane, White-breasted Cormorant, weavers, and swallows. Afternoon at leisure, canoe birding optional.
Lake Bunyonyi Lodge
12
Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe
Drive to Entebbe, final birding, departure
Return drive to Entebbe. Final species tally — aim for 500-700+ species recorded. Transfer to airport for departure. Comprehensive trip list provided.
None — Departure day
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
  • Expert ornithologist guide throughout
  • 11 nights full-board accommodation
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Comprehensive bird checklist
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Spotting scope available

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