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7 Days Birding Safari on Murchison Falls NP

Explore Murchison Falls National Park's incredible avifauna — Shoebill tracking, Nile Delta boat trips, and savanna birding with 450+ species possible

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Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour type
Birding Safari
Destination
Uganda
Group size
2 – 8 People
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
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Your Itinerary

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Arrive Entebbe
Airport pickup, Entebbe gardens birding
Arrive at Entebbe Airport. Afternoon birding at Entebbe Botanical Gardens — spot Grey Parrot, African Fish Eagle, and various sunbirds. Welcome dinner and safari briefing.
Hotel in Entebbe
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Entebbe to Murchison Falls
Drive north via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Drive north to Murchison Falls NP. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and birding in the savanna. Arrive at Murchison for evening birding along the lodge grounds. Nightjar spotting at dusk.
Paraa Safari Lodge
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Nile Delta Boat Trip — Shoebill Day
Dawn boat trip to Nile Delta for Shoebill tracking
The highlight! Dawn boat trip to the Nile Delta — prime Shoebill territory. Expert trackers locate these prehistoric-looking birds in the papyrus. Also spot Goliath Heron, African Skimmer, Rock Pratincole, and Saddle-billed Stork.
Paraa Safari Lodge
4
Northern Bank Game Drive
All-day birding game drive on northern bank
Cross the Nile by ferry. Full-day birding game drive on the northern bank — Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Secretary Bird, Red-throated Bee-eater colonies, and Carmine Bee-eater. Open savanna raptors.
Paraa Safari Lodge
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Falls Hike & Riverine Birding
Hike to falls, afternoon river bank birding
Morning hike to the top of Murchison Falls. Bat Hawk and Black Bee-eater territory. Afternoon birding along the south bank — White-thighed Hornbill, Ross's Turaco, and forest edge species.
Paraa Safari Lodge
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Budongo Forest Extension
Budongo Forest birding for chimpanzee-area species
Drive to Budongo Forest Reserve. Birding in the mahogany forest — Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, Yellow-footed Flycatcher, and Puvel's Illadopsis. Chimpanzee territory means great forest birding. Return to Murchison.
Paraa Safari Lodge
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Departure
Dawn birding, drive to Entebbe, departure
Dawn birding walk near the lodge. After breakfast, drive to Entebbe for your departure. Final species count — expect 300-450+ species recorded over the week.
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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 & boat trips
  • Expert ornithologist guide
  • 6 nights full-board accommodation
  • All park entrance & boat fees
  • Bird checklist & field notes
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Spotting scope & binoculars 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