Explore Uganda’s premier birding and wildlife destinations on this 13-day birding Uganda safari. Start your adventure at the Mabamba wetlands in Entebbein search of the shoebill stork.
From there, proceed with the 13-day birding Uganda safari to the Ziwa Rhino Ranch. You will have an on-foot rhino tracking, where you will also see several bird species.
Murchison Falls National Park is your next destination on this birding safari tour. You will bird through the Budongo Forest ecosystem, open savanna plains, and along the Nile River. The park is home to four Big Five Mammals including lions, buffaloes, elephants, and leopards.
Your 13-day Birding Uganda safari will continue as you journey through the Albertine Rift Valley to the royal mile. The Rift Valley area has a rich biodiversity with endemic bird species that do not occur in any other region. Follow the Rift Valley adventures birding in Kibale National Park where you will have a chimpanzee trekking experience to meet the Great Apes.
The Discovery Journeys adventure will continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forestfor the mountain gorilla trekking experience. You will also bird the diverse World Heritage Site and conclude in Lake Mburo National Park.
This 13-day Uganda birding safari is an extraordinary journey of discovery. Book it and bird Uganda’s leading safari destinations.
Safari Highlights
Day 1: Mabamba Wetland Birding
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park en route Rhino Tracking (5 hours drive)
Day 3: Birding Game drives & Bottom of the falls Boat cruise
Day 4: Rift Valley Escarpment Birding & Transfer to Masindi
Day 5: Royal Mile Birding
Day 6: Birding adventures to Kibale Forest
Day 7: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Nature Walk
Day 8: Birding Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 9: Ishasha sector Safari & Transfer to Bwindi
Day 10: Gorilla Trekking Adventure
Day 11: MuBwindi Birding
Day 12: Head to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 13: Birding Safari & Departure
Ground transportation costs
Entrance fees
Rhino Tracking
Boat Cruise
Game drives
Chimpanzee trekking permits
Nature walks
Mountain Gorilla Permits
Any other activity indicated in the itinerary
Excludes
Ground transportation costs
Entrance fees
Rhino Tracking
Boat Cruise
Game drives
Chimpanzee trekking permits
Nature walks
Mountain Gorilla Permits
Any other activity indicated in the itinerary.
Meals & Accommodation in Kampala/Entebbe
Visa fees
Flight fares
Tips and personal expenses
Tipping of staff
Other costs of personal nature
Activities Not Included in the Itinerary
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Tour Plan
Day1
Mabamba Wetland Birding
You will start off your birding adventure with a visit to Mabamba wetlands in Lake Victoria. The area is most famous for the shoebill stork and many other bird species. You will explore the wetlands on motorized canoes enjoying the views of the lake for about 3 to 4 hours. Return to your hotel for a lunch break and later go to the botanical gardens for walking and birding tours. Overnight at 2 Friends Hotel / Hotel No.5
Day 2
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park en route Rhino Tracking (5 hours drive)
After breakfast you will transfer to Murchison falls national park with an en-route stop over at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for Rhino tracking. There are also a number of birds at the sanctuary that you will explore and later proceed to the park. You will then proceed and have birding excursions in Budongo forest and proceed to your lodge. Dinner & Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge / Kabalega Wilderness Lodge
Day 3
Birding Game drives & Bottom of the falls Boat cruise
You will have breakfast and go for game drives where you will see the major wildlife species in the park. The game drive will be keen on birds since it is a birding tour. Later have a lunch break and in the afternoon have a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. This 2-hour boat cruise is very impressive and gives a lot of bird and overall wildlife viewing opportunities.
Day 4
Rift Valley Escarpment Birding & Transfer to Masindi
After breakfast, you will exit the park via Butiaba where you will have birding excursions seeing the major Albertine Rift Valley endemics. You will then proceed to Masindi town for Dinner and overnight at Masindi Hotel
Day 5
Royal Mile Birding
You will have breakfast and be driven to the royal mile where you will see a number of birds. Notable birds to see on this excursion include a forest robin, black-billed turaco, and little greenbul among others. The Royal Mile has an extension of the Budongo forest and here you also get to see primates including chimpanzees, Red tailed monkeys and baboons among others. Later return to Masindi for Dinner and overnight at your Masindi Hotel.
Day 6
Birding adventures to Kibale Forest
After breakfast, you will transfer to Kibale forest national park via Hoima. The route shows you life in the Ugandan countryside and there are also many birding opportunities along the way. You will have a stopover for lunch and at major places of interest for birding and wildlife watching. Proceed to Kibale national park arriving in the evening for Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / TuracoTree Tops / Papaya Lake lodge
Day 7
Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi Nature Walk
You will report to the park headquarters for a briefing about chimpanzee trekking and then be guided to the forest. Kibale national park is home to chimpanzees and 12 other primates some of which you see on the chimpanzee trek. You will also see a number of birds here and later return to your lodge for a lunch break. In the afternoon you will go birding and to the Bigodi wetlands where you will see more birds and other primates. Meals and overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / TuracoTree Tops / Papaya Lake lodge
Day 8
Birding Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
You will have breakfast and set off for Queen Elizabeth National park arriving early enough for a lunch break. In the afternoon take a Kazinga channel boat cruise where you will see a number of birds. The channel also has other wildlife species including hippos, elephants, monitor lizards, and crocodiles among others. You will then have a game drive as you head to your lodge for Dinner and overnight at Enganzi Lodge/ Parkview Safari lodge / Katara Lodge
Day 9
Ishasha sector Safari & Transfer to Bwindi
On this day you will set off for a birding safari and game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park. The sector has a number of wildlife species including lions, elephants, waterbucks, Topi and many bird species. You will have a lunch break and proceed to Bwindi arriving in the evening for Dinner and overnight at Bakiga Lodge / Agandi Lodge
Day 10
Gorilla Trekking Adventure
After breakfast, you will go for a briefing about mountain gorilla trekking. From here you will be guided to the forest where you will see the gorillas and other wildlife species including birds. Later return to your lodge for a rest. In the evening you will go for a community visit where you will learn more about the local people’s culture. Dinner and overnight at Bakiga Lodge / Agandi Lodge
Day 11
MuBwindi Birding
You will spend this day in BuBwindi swamp where you will see a number of birds. Later return to the lodge and can spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Bakiga Lodge / Agandi Lodge
Day 12
Head to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast depart for lake Mburo national park for another birding adventure. You will arrive in time for a lunch break and spend the afternoon exploring the park on a boat cruise and birding adventures.
Day 13
Birding Safari & Departure
You will have breakfast and have a morning safari where you will see a number of birds. Later exit the park for a transfer to Entebbe for a drop-off at the Hotel or airport for departure depending on the schedule
End of Safari.
Tour Map
Google Map for Murchison Falls National Park, Tanzania
