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Birdwatching tours in Uganda

Compare guided birding in Uganda, from Entebbe wetland outings in search of Shoebill to Bwindi forest programmes and safaris that pair birds with gorillas and chimpanzees.

86 available Uganda tours 1 to 30-day itineraries Inquiry through BirdWatch
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Shoebill standing in papyrus marsh on a Uganda birding tour

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How to choose a Uganda birding tour

Most itineraries start from Entebbe, and the Shoebill is the headline target that shapes many first days. Shorter programmes stay close to the wetlands, while longer ones continue west toward forest reserves such as Bwindi.

Uganda listings range from one to thirty days, and several combine birding with gorilla or chimpanzee trekking. Compare the balance of birding time against general wildlife time on each tour page before you inquire.

Routes represented on BirdWatch

Wetlands, forests and savanna parks

African Fish Eagle, a frequent target on Uganda wetland routes

Entebbe and the wetlands

Entebbe is the departure point for most current listings, with wetland excursions where Shoebill, African Jacana and African Fish Eagle appear among the stated targets.

Great Blue Turaco, a stated target in western Uganda forests
Great Blue Turaco · Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0

Bwindi and the western forests

Multi-day programmes continue toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and neighbouring reserves, where forest species such as Great Blue Turaco and Green-breasted Pitta are listed as targets.

Savanna national parks

Longer safaris add savanna parks such as Kidepo and Murchison Falls, pairing open-country birding with general game viewing where the itinerary states it.

Birds named on these tours

Species to look for in Uganda

The species most often listed as targets across the 86 published tours. Each profile shows every tour where the bird is a target.

View all 423 species named on Uganda tours

Where tours start

Starting points in Uganda

Who runs them

Organisers with Uganda tours

Where the tours run

Uganda on the map

81 tours are placed in Uganda. Select a marker to open the tour.

Planning questions

Uganda birdwatching tour FAQ

What kinds of birdwatching tours are available in Uganda?

The current BirdWatch selection runs from single-day Entebbe outings to thirty-day itineraries, including birding-focused programmes and safaris that combine birds with gorilla and chimpanzee trekking.

Can I see a Shoebill on these tours?

Shoebill is the most frequently stated target across Uganda listings, typically on wetland excursions near Entebbe. As with any wild bird, a sighting can never be guaranteed.

Do these tours combine birds with gorillas or chimpanzees?

Several multi-day itineraries do, and their tour pages state where trekking permits and wildlife days sit alongside birding time. Birding-only programmes are also listed.

How do I confirm price and availability?

Use the BirdWatch inquiry form on the tour page. Published prices are shown where they are supported; otherwise the current price and availability are confirmed in response to your inquiry.