Private Uganda Birding with Alex Gabiito

Private Uganda birding guidance with Alex Gabiito of African Skimmer Tours, covering Bwindi, Mabamba, Budongo, Kibale, Semuliki, Murchison Falls and other profile-listed sites.

  • Uganda Show on map
  • 1 day
  • Group 1-0 people
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Private tour
  • Pace: Private Uganda birding tailored to target birds, photography interests, route, pace and available time.
  • Language: English
  • City: Bwindi
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About this tour

Alex Gabiito is a professional Uganda bird guide and director of African Skimmer Tours, with 15 years of field experience and a background in Bwindi Forest bird research.

His public profile lists a wide set of Uganda birding sites where he is happy to guide, including Bwindi, Mabamba, Budongo, Kibale, Semuliki, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls and other forest, wetland and savanna areas.

This BirdWatch review draft is flexible because no active fixed package-tour pages or current prices were found. Routes, duration, transport, accommodation, permits, target birds, group size, current price and exact inclusions are confirmed after an enquiry through BirdWatch.

Birds you can spot

African Finfoot
African Finfoot
Podica senegalensis
target
African Finfoot
African Finfoot
Heliornis fulica
target
African Skimmer
African Skimmer
Rynchops flavirostris
target
African Skimmer
African Skimmer
Rynchops albicollis
target
Bar-tailed Trogon
Bar-tailed Trogon
Apaloderma vittatum
target
Doherty's Bushshrike
Doherty's Bushshrike
Telophorus dohertyi
target
Grauer's Broadbill
Grauer's Broadbill
Pseudocalyptomena graueri
target
Great Blue Turaco
Great Blue Turaco
Corythaeola cristata
target
Great Blue Turaco
Great Blue Turaco
Ceratogymna elata
target
Green-breasted Pitta
Green-breasted Pitta
Pitta reichenowi
target
Green-breasted Pitta
Green-breasted Pitta
Viridonia sagittirostris
target
Grey Crowned Crane
Grey Crowned Crane
Balearica regulorum
target
Papyrus Gonolek
Papyrus Gonolek
Laniarius mufumbiri
target
Shelley's Crimsonwing
Shelley's Crimsonwing
Cryptospiza shelleyi
target
Shoebill
Shoebill
Balaeniceps rex
target

Guides

Alex Gabiito
Professional bird guide and director of African Skimmer Tours
English; other languages to confirm
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Bwindi and Albertine Rift endemics
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP
Forest, wetland, savanna, escarpment or highland habitat depending on the selected Uganda route.

A southwest Uganda route can focus on Bwindi, Mgahinga and nearby highland sites for Albertine Rift and forest birding, with any gorilla or wildlife elements kept separate from the birding plan unless specifically requested.

Relevant profile-listed sites include Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP, Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Lake Bunyonyi. This is a sample route block rather than a fixed itinerary; exact days, order, transport, accommodation, permits and target birds are confirmed after enquiry.

Day 2
Entebbe, Mabamba and Lake Victoria wetlands
Mabamba Swamp
Forest, wetland, savanna, escarpment or highland habitat depending on the selected Uganda route.

Shorter birding can start around Entebbe, Lake Victoria wetlands and Mabamba, including wetland and forest-edge birding with route details confirmed for each enquiry.

Relevant profile-listed sites include Entebbe Botanical Garden, Mabamba Swamp, Lutembe Bay, Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, Small World Zone. This is a sample route block rather than a fixed itinerary; exact days, order, transport, accommodation, permits and target birds are confirmed after enquiry.

Day 3
Budongo, Royal Mile and Murchison Falls
Budongo Forest Reserve
Forest, wetland, savanna, escarpment or highland habitat depending on the selected Uganda route.

Western Uganda forest and savanna routes can combine Budongo, Royal Mile and Murchison Falls, with site access, transport and exact target list confirmed before booking.

Relevant profile-listed sites include Budongo Forest Reserve, Royal Mile, Murchison Falls NP, Butiaba area. This is a sample route block rather than a fixed itinerary; exact days, order, transport, accommodation, permits and target birds are confirmed after enquiry.

Day 4
Kibale, Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth
Kibale Forest NP
Forest, wetland, savanna, escarpment or highland habitat depending on the selected Uganda route.

Kibale, Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth can be requested for forest, wetland, savanna and escarpment birding as part of a longer Uganda birding route.

Relevant profile-listed sites include Kibale Forest NP, Semuliki NP, Toro Semliki WR, Queen Elizabeth NP. This is a sample route block rather than a fixed itinerary; exact days, order, transport, accommodation, permits and target birds are confirmed after enquiry.

Day 5
Eastern and northern Uganda birding
Kidepo Valley NP
Forest, wetland, savanna, escarpment or highland habitat depending on the selected Uganda route.

Longer custom routes can include eastern and northern Uganda sites for dry-country, wetland and regional specialty birding, depending on time, access and current logistics.

Relevant profile-listed sites include Kidepo Valley NP, Lake Bisina, Mount Elgon NP, Kakoge area, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. This is a sample route block rather than a fixed itinerary; exact days, order, transport, accommodation, permits and target birds are confirmed after enquiry.

Locations & map

  • Budongo Forest Reserve - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Butiaba area - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Entebbe Botanical Garden - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Kakoge area - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Kibale Forest NP - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Kidepo Valley NP - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Lake Bisina - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Lake Bunyonyi - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Lake Mburo NP - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Lutembe Bay - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Mabamba Swamp - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Mabira Forest - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Mgahinga Gorilla NP - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Mount Elgon NP - Kenya Kenya (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Mpanga Forest - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Murchison Falls NP - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Queen Elizabeth NP - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Royal Mile - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Semuliki NP - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Small World Zone - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Toro Semliki WR - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
  • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Uganda Uganda (Birding site listed on Alex Gabiito's public Orniverse guide profile.)
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Included

  • Private birding guidance - Exact guiding scope and selected sites to confirm.
  • Custom route planning - Route adapted to target birds, season, available time and logistics.
  • Ground transport and fuel - Included only if stated in the final quotation.
  • Accommodation - Included only if stated in the final quotation.
  • Meals and drinks - Included only if stated in the final quotation.
  • Park, reserve, boat, gorilla/chimp permit or local site fees - Confirm current costs before booking.
  • Flights, insurance and personal expenses

Transport & stays

  • Private vehicle / boat / local transport as requir Transport details, vehicle type, boat needs and pickup point to confirm for the selected route. | Meet: Entebbe, Kampala, Bwindi or selected birding site to confirm | Pickup: Airport, hotel or site pickup can be requested and must be confirmed in the final plan.

Policies & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and route-change terms are confirmed with the final quotation.

Payment Terms

Price, currency, deposit and payment schedule are confirmed for the agreed guiding plan.

Insurance & Safety

Travel insurance with medical and cancellation cover is recommended.
Follow guide, park and site instructions; road, boat, forest, permit, weather and access conditions can change.
Is this a fixed tour package?

No. The reviewed sources list Alex's guide profile and guiding sites, but no active fixed package tours or current prices were available.

Which Uganda areas can be requested?

Requests can focus on Bwindi, Mabamba, Budongo, Kibale, Semuliki, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kidepo, Lake Bisina and other profile-listed birding sites.

How is the final price confirmed?

Use the BirdWatch enquiry form with dates, group size, target birds and preferred route. BirdWatch will forward the request so Alex can confirm availability, logistics and price.

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