16- DAY UGANDA BIRDING TOUR

16- DAY UGANDA BIRDING TOUR

16- DAY UGANDA BIRDING TOUR

Keep your eyes peeled for the vibrant feathers of the green-breasted pitta, the crooked smiles of shoebills, and the majestic crests of the gray-crowned cranes, Uganda’s national bird. What’s more, Lake Mburo is the only place in Africa where you can easily see the aquatic African finfoot. Uganda is the perfect wildlife-watching destination for ornithologists and birding enthusiasts. Start designing your dream birding itinerary for Uganda today, with the help of our Africa travel specialists.

  • DAY 1: You’ll be greeted at Entebbe International Airport by a private chauffeur, then it’s just a five-minute transfer to your accommodation at the Boma Guesthouse.

  • DAY 2: Today, you’ll drive through to Mabamba Swamp, a short 1.5 hours from Entebbe.

  • DAY 3 : Today is all about the elusive shoebill storks.

  • DAY 4: You will drive north to Murchison Falls National Park.

  • DAY 5: Today, you will drive into the Budongo Forest for some bird-watching on the famous Royal Mile.

  • DAY 6; Your final day allows you to explore at a slower pace on the water.

  • DAY 7 ; You will drive to Semliki National Park.

  • DAY 8: Today, you’ll focus on bird-watching in these rich forests.

  • DAY 9; This morning, you will enjoy your last game drive in Semliki National Park before later driving to Kibale Forest National Park to your accommodation.

  • Day 10: You’ll delve into the rainforest with a trip to Kanyanchu, where you’ll look and listen for joyful greenbuls and whinchats, as well as birds of prey such as the western banded snake eagle and the lizard buzzard.

  • Day 11; You’ll move to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll participate in game drives to see more of Uganda’s wildlife, from birds to big mammals, such as elephants, leopards, and lions.

  • DAY 12: The next stop is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is the only park in Africa where you can see both gorillas and chimpanzees.

  • DAY 13; Today it’s the big day! You will head out gorilla trekking in the famous Bwindi forest. There is a maximum of 8 pax per group.

  • DAY 14: Today, you’ll focus on Bwindi’s bird-watching opportunities.

  • DAY 15: Moving on to Lake Mburo National Park, you’ll be able to take part in more game drives, bush walks, and even mountain bike safaris.

  • DAY 16: You will drive back to Entebbe to connect with your international flights home.