Uganda Birding Safari Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Arrival at Entebbe Airport as your welcomed and picked up by our tour guides then we transfer you to Boma Hotel (Lodge facility) or central Inn Entebbe (Budget facility)for overnight and dinner Meal Plan Dinner.
Day 2: Birding safaris in Mabamba
After an early breakfast, we start our 14 days Birding Uganda Trip with a morning drive to Mabamba Swamp, 50km west of Kampala city, and stop en route at Mpigi Swamp for papyrus rarities. Here we spot out White-winged Warbler, Papyrus Gonolek, Yellow-backed Weaver, Northern Brown-throated Weaver, Blue-headed Coucal, and other swamp specialties hence marking a great birding experience in Mabamba. Overnight at Cassia Lodge overlooking Lake Victoria (Lodge facility) or JBK hotel (Budget facility). Meal Plan: Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Birding safaris in Kampala
Today is dedicated for birding tours to Uganda mostly a round Kampala that is Makerere University, The Ugandan Parliament, Bahai Temple and areas around the Shores of Lake Victoria in Munyonyo. Overnight at Cassia Lodge overlooking Lake Victoria (Lodge facility) or JBK hotel (Budget facility Meal Plan Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner)
Day 4: Drive from Kampala-Kibale National Park
The 14 Days Birding safaris in Uganda trip starts with an early breakfast then leave Kampala city for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta to Kibale National Park just under the Rwenzori Mountains that habituates several bird species which migrate from Congo forests and Rwenzori ranges. Afternoon guided walk in the crater lakes area of the park for outstanding cultural visit and bird watching. Meals and over night at Primate Lodge (Lodge facility) or Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget facility) Meal Plan Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Birding in Kibale National Park
After breakfast on our birding Uganda trip in kibale forest a home to over 335 bird species, we encounter chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest and Other primates to trail include the L.hoestes, Red colobus, Red tailed, Olive Baboon, Gray cheeked Mangabey hence do birding in Bigodi wetland, which is managed by the local community. Here, we expect to spot the Elusive Sitatunga Antelope in the Papyrus and several other interesting species of birds like the White-winged warbler, Papyrus Gonolek, Carruthre’s Cisticola, and many others hence making birding tours Uganda spectacular. Meals and over night at Primate Lodge (Lodge facility) or chimpanzee Guest House (Budget facility) Meal Plan Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Drive from Kibale National Park-Queen Elizabeth National Park
Our Birding Uganda trip begins with a morning visit to the Nyakasura falls in Fort Portal; thereafter drive to the south into Queen Elizabeth National Park, sightseeing and game viewing enroute. Dinner and overnight at Mweya safari Lodge right on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the Uganda great Lakes and Maramagambo forest respectively or Ihamba Safari Lodge (Budget facility). Meal plan: (B, L, D)
Day 7: Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Famous for African Elephant, African Buffaloes, African Lions and Kobs, expect to see some rarer animals like giant forest hog and over 550 recorded bird species. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes Edward and George this will enable you view different species of birds alongside the channel, this encounter will make our Birding tours Uganda trip spectacular. Dinner and overnight at Mweya safari Lodge right on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the Uganda great Lakes and Maramagambo forestrespectively or Ihamba Safari Lodge (Budget facility). Meal plan: (B, L, D)
Day 8: Drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Birding tours Uganda will enable you visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for a spectacular game drive and birding experience since Queen Elizabeth National Park happens to habitat several interesting bird species that migrate from Congo Forests and Rwenzori ranges hence making our birding experience in Uganda great, there after take a visit to the bat Cave close to Maramagambo forest or a glance to Kyambura gorge, Make a game drive at Ishasha for tree climbing lions and later drive to Bwindi impenetrable National Park via the beautiful scenery of tea plantations. Bwindi forest is the lushest highland rain forest in Africa, Filled with primates and exotic bird species. The afternoon is spent on a foot safari around the local communities living around the park. Dinner and over night at Buhoma Lodge (Lodge facility) or Bwindi View Bandas (Budget facility) Meal plan: (B, L, D).
Day 9: Birding tours Uganda and Gorilla tracking Safaris
Birding Uganda trip in Bwindi impenetrable forest starts with an early morning breakfast from at the lodge then drive to the UWA briefing center as we get ready for gorilla trekking accompanied with Bird watching in Bwindi Impenetrable forest. This birding Uganda trip requires you to carry along with you a rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots, insect repellents etc The tour guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gears to track the rare Mountain Gorillas, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. There are now only 1004 left in the world! According to the recently gorilla census carried out in the Virunga areas. The tracking may take between 2-6 hours but its well worth the effort. The gorilla tracking trip will enable you have great birding safaris in Uganda. Dinner and over night at Buhoma Lodge (Lodge facility) or Bwindi View Bandas (Budget facility) Meal plan: ( B, L, D)
Day 10: Gorilla trail in Bwindi
The second gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi will enable you encounter different parts of the forest hence enabling you to view several bird species on our Birding tours Uganda trip. Dinner and over night at Buhoma Lodge (Lodge facility) or Bwindi View Bandas (Budget facility) Meal plan: (B, L, D)
Day 11: Drive from Bwindi Impenetrable forest-Lake Mburo National Park
Having completed our Birding safari Uganda experience in Bwindi impenetrable forest, we drive to Lake Mburo National Park for another Birding experience in Lake Mburo. After an early breakfast we start our Birding Uganda trip with a drive to Lake Mburo National Park, hence stopover at Igongo Cultural centre to explore and learn the Ankole culture, this is the place where the future meets the past hence Continue with our drive to Lake Mburo National Park with an enroute game drive to the Lodge which is so much rewarding and interesting. The afternoon is spent on a game drive spotting the elands, impalas, water bucks, warthogs and zebras as we prepare for Bird watching experience. Overnight at Mihingo Safari Lodge (Lodge facility or Rwakobo camp (Budget facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 12: Lake Mburo National Park game drive
Our 14 Days Birding safaris in Uganda starts early morning with breakfast then proceed for early morning Birding as we drive across Lake Mburo National Park. During this game drive we standard chances of viewing mammals such as Zebras, Topis, Elephants, Elands, Impalas, African Buffaloes, Water Bucks etc and many other bird species like Black-headed Oriole, White-backed Scrub Robin, Bateleur, Ruppels Long-tailed Starling, Common Bulbul, Brown Parrot, Ruppels Griffon Vulture, Grey Horn bill, White-browed Coucal, Lesser and many others hence drive back to the lodge for lunch as you also prepare for a boat cruise in search of aquatic birds. Hence making the 14 Days Birding tours Uganda great. Overnight at Mihingo Safari Lodge (Lodge facility or Rwakobo camp (Budget facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 13: Birding tours Uganda:Drive from Lake Mburo National Park – Kampala
After an early breakfast at the lodge in Lake Mburo National Park, we resume our birding safaris in Uganda with a morning Nature walk across Lake Mburo National Park. Lake Mburo contains of an extensive wetland where you are likely to see Elands, Impalas, Waterbucks, Warthogs and zebras plus many interesting bird species that occupy the wetland. Thereafter drive back to Kampala with a stopover at the Equator line monument before driving to Entebbe Airport hence marking an end to our 14 Days Birding tours Uganda. Overnight at the Boma Hotel (Lodge facility) or Central in Entebbe (Budget facility) Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14: Drive to Entebbe Airport
As we mark an end to 14 Days Birding safaris in Uganda, we begin the day with breakfast then drive to Entebbe Airport for departure. hence wishing you a safe journey and looking forward to hosting you again for more Uganda safaris.
