10 days/ 9 nights: Uganda Special Birding Tour.

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10 days/ 9 nights: Uganda Special Birding Tour.

(Bird watching tours and safaris in Uganda, Ornithological tours and safaris in Uganda).

Uganda is the most preferred country in East Africa and as such Niche Africa holidays have special interest in Birding within Uganda. Uganda is a country whereby over 30% of its land is swampy. Due to this national resource; birds are all over in Uganda. Uganda has the most preferred bird species for bird watchers and researchers in birdlife who flock this country yearly. As mentioned earlier birding in Uganda leads in East Africa for bird watchers. The availability of Mabira forest and the many lakes in Uganda which are harbouring different species of birds, Uganda stands pivotal in bird watching safaris within the East Africa Community.

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Tour Plan

Day One: Arrival- Uganda

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport then transfer to you’re Hotel, depending on time you can bird around Entebbe area overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel

Day Two: Mabamba Swamp- Kaaku Swamp

Morning drive to Mabamba swamp for the Shoebill Stork and other water birds after which drive to Lake Mburo Lunch and birding enroute e.g. at Kaaku swamp for the Rufous-bellied Heron, Lesser Jacana, Lesser Moorhen and a variety of water birds overnight Kampala Serena Hotel

Day Three: Bird Watching

Morning birding and mammal watching, bird the grassland for the Brown-chested Plover (this is there between June and December), Red-faced Barbet, here we shall have the chance to see the Zebra, Eland, Topis, Impalas and some other game, afternoon go for a boat ride in search for the African Finfoot overnight in Mbarara in Mbarara

Day Four: Kisoro Birding

Drive to Kisoro birding stop at Lake Kyahasi near Kisoro for the Southern Orchard, Red Knobbed Coot, Lesser Jacana, Common Moorhen and the Dark-capped Yellow Warbler e.t.c overnight Hotel

Day Five: Mt Sabinyo

Bird at Gorge trail and bamboo Zone on Mt. Sabinyo and look for Ruwenzori Turaco, Shelly’s Crimson wing and Kivu ground Thrush overnight Hotel.

Day Six: Bwindi National Park

Travel to Ruhizha, Bwindi national park birding the Bamboo for the Handsome Francolin White-starred Robin, Red-throated Alethe, Grauer’s Warbler, Dusky Crimson wing and many other birds overnight at Institute Guest House.

Day Seven: Mubwindi Swamp

Trek to Mubwindi swamp for the Green Broadbill, Grauer’s Rush Warbler, Purple-breasted, Blue headed and Regal Sunbirds evening drive to Buhoma overnight Hotel FB.

Day Eight: Buhoma

Bird Buhoma for Handsome Francolin, Rufous-chested Fluff tail, Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo, Red-chested Owlet, Neumann’s Warbler and many other birds overnight Hotel.

Day Nine: Queen Elizabeth National Park

This day in case one is interested in Gorilla tracking we can track the Gorillas in case not interested we can drive to Queen Elizabeth National park birding enroute, arriving for an afternoon boat ride on Kazinga channel for a variety of water birds, Schools of Hippos, Crocodiles overnight  at Mweya Safari Lodge

Day Ten: Departure

Morning game drive for Savanna birds and animals like the Lions, Leopard, Elephants, Spotted Hyenas, Uganda Kobs after which drive back to the Hotel for breakfast and check out to return to the Airport for your flight (this game drive depends on your flight time), end of services.

Tour Cost Includes:

  • Accommodation on full board basis,
  • Park entrance fees, boat cruises,
  • Vehicle hire with fuel and driver guide,
  • Ranger guides fees
  • Guided nature walks.

Tour Cost Excludes:

  • Drinks
  • Items of personal nature, e.g. laundry

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Group size

Prices may vary from time to time. Please contact us for accurate price during your chosen dates.

Tour Amenities

  • Car Parking
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Free Coupons
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Laundry service
  • Wireless Internet

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Tour Information

  • Max Guests: 6
  • Min Age: 5+

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