Uganda Primates and Birding

Arrive in Entebbe, check-in at your accommodation in Entebbe.

-Next morning, birding excursion at Mabamba Swamp for a pre-historic bizarre looking bird the “shoebill and more species inhabiting the swamps.

Depends on how we feel, we may visit Entebbe botanical garden in the afternoon for a short birdwalk

 – Overnight stay in Entebbe.

– Depart Entebbe early morning for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

– Rhino tracking experience and birdwatching at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

– Continue 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 – Overnight stay in Murchison Falls NP.

– Morning game drive and birdwatiching in the northern part 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.

-Nestled within the lush expanse of the Guinea-Congolian Forest, Budongo stands as one of the premier destinations for birdwatching enthusiasts in Uganda. Renowned for its diverse avian population, this pristine forest is a highlight of our Uganda Birding Tours, offering unparalleled opportunities to observe rare species.

-Additionally, we will remain vigilant for sightings of the indigenous Blue Monkeys, adding to the richness of our wildlife encounters.

-Night at Budongo Eco-lodge

– Quick birdwatching before breakfast for missing species and depart for Kibale NP 

– Arrive at Kibale NP later in the afternoon.

– Overnight stay in Kibale NP.

Activities in Kibale NP

-Chimpazees trekking

-Birdwatching

-Community visit

– 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 primate viewing in this wildlife and birding paradise with more than 500 different bird specieas have been recorded

– 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.

-We shall do a morning game drive and birdwatching before departing to Bwindi Impenetrable NP in the afternoon.

– Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable NP later in the afternoon.

– Overnight stay in Bwindi Impenetrable NP.

– Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable NP.

– Afternoon relaxation or optional activities.

– Overnight stay in Buhoma just outside the park.

– We shall do a morning walk searching for the missing species before departing for Mgahinga Gorilla NP.

– Arrive at Mgahinga Gorilla NP later in the afternoon.

– Overnight stay in Mgahinga.

– Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla NP.

– Birdwatching and exploration of the park’s unique ecosystem.

– Overnight stay in Mgahinga.

– Depart Mgahinga Gorilla NP for Lake Bunyonyi.

– Relaxation and optional activities at Lake Bunyonyi in the afternoon.

– Overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi.

– This shall be our stopover during our journey where we shall pick some beautiful birds in the morning before heading to Lake Mburo NP

– Arrive at Lake Mburo NP in the afternoon.

-Depending on how we feel, we shall conduct an 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.

– Those with extra day(s) we shall arrange some other activities either a tour in the city of Kampala or birdwatching.