Tanzania Safari
19 Days

Uganda Primates and Birding Expedition

Explore the wild wonders of Uganda on an unforgettable safari adventure that seamlessly blends thrilling gorilla trekking, encounters with majestic chimps, up-close encounters with rhinos, exhilarating game drives, leisurely Nile River cruises, and captivating bird watching experiences. Our meticulously crafted itinerary promises an immersive journey through Uganda’s diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity, offering you the chance to witness the country’s most iconic wildlife in their natural habitats while creating lifelong memories in one of Africa’s most enchanting destinations.

Your Itinerary

 

Arrive in Entebbe, check-in at your accommodation near Mabamba Swamp.

 Next morning(day 2), birding excursion at Mabamba Swamp for a prehistoric bizarre looking bird the “shoebill” and other bird species such as blue-headed coucal, slender-billed weaver and more species inhabiting the swamps.

Visit Entebbe botanical garden in the afternoon a birdwalk, searching some beautiful species such as African gray parrot, Snowy-crowned robin-chat, Great blue turaco, Ross’s turaco, Grey-capped warbler, black and white casqued hornbill, Eastern plantain-eater and many more species

 Overnight stay in Entebbe.

Depart Entebbe early in the morning for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Rhino tracking experience and birdwatching at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

Continue the journey to a beautiful Murchison’s Falls NP with some few birdwatching stops on our way.

Murchison’s falls NP is an amazing birding hotspot where we expect to see a lot of bird species of different habitats from Miombo woodland to dry savanna and riverline forest such as a Pel’s fishing owl, Piapiac, African skimmer, Red-throated, swallow tailed, blue-breasted bee-eaters, Rock pratincole, Greyish eagle owl, Northern puffback, Dusky babbler, Northern red bishop, Shelley’s sparrow, Woodchat shrike, chestnut-crowned sparrow-weaver, lesser blue-eared starling and many more.

Overnight stay in Murchison Falls NP.

Morning game drive and birdwatching in the northern sector of Murchison’s Falls NP.

Afternoon boat safari on the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls.

Overnight stay in Murchison Falls NP.

Early morning game drive in the delta area for birdwatching and wildlife viewing.

Relaxation or optional activities in the afternoon (e.g., nature walk).

Overnight stay in Murchison Falls NP.

Depart Murchison Falls NP for Kibale NP.

Arrive at Kibale NP in the afternoon.

Overnight stay in Kibale NP.

 

Activities in Kibale NP

Chimpazees trekking

Birdwatching

Community visit

 

In this beautiful forest we will be looking for some amazing birds species such as Green white-eye, Uganda warbler, lemon bellied crombec, western nicator, red-bellied paradise flycatcher, crested guineafowl, yellow-throated tinkerbird, fraiser’s rufous warbler, and different species of Illadopsis and greenbuls.

Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale NP.

Afternoon birding or optional activities (e.g., community visit).

Overnight stay in Kibale NP.

Early morning walk in the forest searching for some missing species before departure in the afternoon for Semuliki NP.

Arrive at Semuliki NP in the afternoon.

Overnight stay in Semuliki NP.

Full day exploring Semuliki NP for birdwatching and wildlife viewing.

 Visit the hot springs and other attractions.

Overnight stay in Semuliki NP.

Depart Semuliki NP for Rwenzori Mountains NP.

Arrive at Rwenzori Mountains NP in the afternoon.

Overnight stay in Rwenzori Mountains NP.

Full day of hiking and birdwatching in Rwenzori Mountains NP.

Explore the diverse flora and fauna of the mountains.

Overnight stay in Rwenzori Mountains NP.

Depart Rwenzori Mountains NP for Queen Elizabeth NP.

Arrive at Queen Elizabeth NP in the afternoon.

Overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth NP.

Morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP.

Afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel for birdwatching and wildlife viewing.

Overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth NP.

Depart Queen Elizabeth NP for Bwindi Impenetrable NP.

Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable NP in the afternoon.

Overnight stay in Bwindi Impenetrable NP.

Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable NP.

Afternoon relaxation or optional activities.

Overnight stay in Bwindi Impenetrable NP.

Depart Bwindi Impenetrable NP for Mgahinga NP.

Arrive at Mgahinga NP in the afternoon.

Overnight stay in Mgahinga NP.

Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga NP.

Birdwatching and exploration of the park’s unique ecosystem.

Overnight stay in Mgahinga NP.

Depart Mgahinga NP for Lake Bunyonyi.

Relaxation and optional activities at Lake Bunyonyi.

Overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi.

 

Depart Lake Bunyonyi for Lake Mburo NP.

Arrive at Lake Mburo NP in the afternoon.

Evening game drive or boat safari (optional).

Overnight stay in Lake Mburo NP.

Morning game drive or nature walk in Lake Mburo NP.

Depart Lake Mburo NP for Entebbe.

Arrive in Entebbe for your flight back home.

Inclusion

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National Parks