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.