14 DAYS UGANDA BIRDING TOUR

Explore Uganda’s incredible bird diversity on a 14-day birding safari, spotting over 1,000 bird species, including the rare shoebill stork, green-breasted pitta, and great blue turaco. From lush forests and savannahs to wetlands and Albertine Rift endemics, this tour is a paradise for birdwatchers. Uganda is one of Africa’s premier birdwatching destinations, boasting over 1,080 bird species across diverse ecosystems, including savannahs, wetlands, montane forests, and the Albertine Rift Valley. This 14-day birding safari takes you through Uganda’s most iconic birding hotspots, including Mabamba Swamp, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the forests of Kibale and Semuliki. Led by expert birding guides, this tour offers opportunities to spot rare and endemic species such as the shoebill stork, African green broadbill, great blue turaco, Rwenzori turaco, and the elusive green-breasted pitta. The journey also includes unforgettable wildlife encounters, from gorilla and chimpanzee trekking to game drives in Uganda’s famous national parks.

Highlights of the 14-day Uganda birding tour 

• Tour Spot the rare shoebill stork in Mabamba Swamp
• Game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks
• Birdwatching in Semuliki Forest, the “true birders’ paradise”
• Visit the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary rich in various bird species
• Cultural encounters with local communities
• Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel

Activities on the Uganda Birding Safari

• Birding expeditions in forests, wetlands, and savannah
• Boat cruises on the Kazinga Channel and the Nile
• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks
• Shoebill tracking in Mabamba Swamp
• Guided nature walks in Kibale and Semuliki
• Bwindi Impenetrable forest – for Bird watching
• Photography opportunities in diverse landscapes

	14- day package
Included	Transportation Accommodation Meals Specialized Bilingual Guide WIFI Park Entrance Fees Guide fees Bottled Water Enroute packed lunch Birding fees
Excluded	Personal Insurance Extra activities Drinks Tickets Tips and souvenirs
Travel With Safari Van / Jeep – 4WD

Itinerary for 14-Day Uganda Birding Safari

 Day 1: Arrival in Uganda – Entebbe Birding

You will arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Birding at the Entebbe Botanical Gardens and Lake Victoria shores for species like the great blue turaco, pied kingfisher, and black-and-white casqued hornbill.

ACCOMMODATION: Protea Hotel by Marriot- Entebbe

Day 2: Shoebill Tracking at Mabamba Swamp

In the morning, you will have a canoe ride in Mabamba Wetlands to search for the rare shoebill stork. While you spot other waterbirds like African jacana, malachite kingfisher, and papyrus gonolek and later transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.

Day 3: Birding in Murchison Falls National Park

Early morning game drive in the savannah searching for species like Denham’s bustard, Abyssinian ground hornbill, and secretary bird. In the Afternoon, you will have a boat safari on the Nile to see shoebills, goliath herons, and saddle-billed storks, you will later Hike to the top of Murchison Falls for scenic views of this breathtaking falls.

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Sambiya River Lodge / Fort Murchison Safari Lodge

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest – En Route Birding

Scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park, home to primates and forest birds. En route birding for species like the white-thighed hornbill and red-headed malimbe.

 ACCOMODATION OPTIONS: Kibale Forest Camp / Kibale River Camp/ Kibale Guest Cottages

Day 5: Birding in Kibale Forest & Bigodi Wetlands

You will search for the elusive green-breasted pitta in Kibale Forest. In the afternoon, birding in Bigodi Wetlands, home to papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler and yellow-billed barbet.

Day 6: Transfer to Semuliki National Park

You will have a birding experience along the way.  You will drive to Semuliki Forest, a hotspot for Central African species. The Target birds here are Nkulengu rail, Congo serpent eagle and black dwarf hornbill.

Day 7: Full-Day Birding in Semuliki Forest

Explore the park’s lowland rainforest, spotting rare species like the Lyre-tailed honeyguide, white-crested hornbill, and yellow-throated cuckoo.

Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive

Morning transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will; experience birding along the way for African finfoot, swamp flycatcher and black-headed gonolek. In the Evening game drive to spot lions, elephants, and buffaloes.

 ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS; Twin Lakes Safari Lodge/ Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge/Ishasha Jungle Lodge

Day 9: Kazinga Channel Boat Safari & Birding in Maramagambo Forest

Morning boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, rich in water birds. In the Afternoon birding in Maramagambo Forest for species like the white-naped pigeon and blue-mantled crested flycatcher.

Day 10: Ishasha Sector – Tree-Climbing Lions & Birding

You will drive to Ishasha Sector, home to tree-climbing lions. Birding en route for crowned lapwing, grey kestrel, and sooty chat.

Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Albertine Rift Endemics

Drive to Bwindi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Birding for Albertine Rift endemics like Rwenzori turaco, handsome francolin, and African green broadbill.

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS: Acardia/ Buhoma Lodge/ Bwindi Forest Lodge

Day 12: Birding in Bwindi Forest & Optional Gorilla Trekking

Full-day birding in Bwindi, home to over 350 species. Look for black-billed turaco, dwarf honeyguide, and Shelley’s crimson wing.

Day 13: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Savanna Birding.

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, home to acacia-associated bird species,Birding for bare-faced go-away-bird, red-faced barbet, and long-tailed cisticola.

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS: Mburo Safari Lodge/ Manatanta Tented Camp

Day 14: Morning Birding & Return to Entebbe

You will finalize worth a final birding session in the park. Then drive back to Entebbe for your departure flight