18-Day Uganda Birding Safari
A comprehensive Uganda birding circuit linking Mabamba, Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Budongo and Murchison Falls, with optional gorilla tracking subject to availability.
About this tour
A comprehensive Uganda birding circuit linking Mabamba, Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Budongo and Murchison Falls, with optional gorilla tracking subject to availability.
Every journey is customized around the guest’s birding interests, available time, preferred accommodation and optional activities. The itinerary provides a route framework that can be adjusted for each trip. A personalized price is based on tour length, accommodation choice and selected activities.
Guides
Christopher Kwesiga
English
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Pick up at Entebbe International Airport and check-in at the guest house.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Pick up at Entebbe International Airport and check-in at the guest house.
Accommodation:
The Boma Hotel or 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Entebbe. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 2
Morning birding at Mabamba Swamp looking for the Shoebill stork, then transfer to Lake Mburo National Park...
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Morning birding at Mabamba Swamp looking for the Shoebill stork, then transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for overnight.
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock or Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Lake Mburo National Park. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 3
Morning game drive and birding, followed by an evening boat cruise at Lake Mburo National Park.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Morning game drive and birding, followed by an evening boat cruise at Lake Mburo National Park.
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock or Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Lake Mburo National Park. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 4
Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park with birding enroute, overnight at Mgahinga.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park with birding enroute, overnight at Mgahinga.
Accommodation:
Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge or Travellers Rest Hotel
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 5
Full day birding in Mgahinga targeting Albertine endemic species like the Rwenzori Turaco, Kaadts Waxbill...
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Full day birding in Mgahinga targeting Albertine endemic species like the Rwenzori Turaco, Kaadts Waxbill, and Regal Sunbird.
Accommodation:
Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge or Travellers Rest Hotel
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 6
Transfer to Ruhija Bwindi with birding via Echuya Forest enroute.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Transfer to Ruhija Bwindi with birding via Echuya Forest enroute.
Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge or Agandi Eco Lodge
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Ruhija, Bwindi. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 7
Full day birding at Mubwindi Swamp targeting species like Grauer’s Broadbill, Grauer’s Swamp Warbler, and...
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Full day birding at Mubwindi Swamp targeting species like Grauer’s Broadbill, Grauer’s Swamp Warbler, and Red-Throated Alethe.
Accommodation:
Bakiga Lodge or Agandi Eco Lodge
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Ruhija, Bwindi. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 8
Transfer to Buhoma with birding through the Neck, expect to see species like Black Bee-eater and Jameson’s...
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Transfer to Buhoma with birding through the Neck, expect to see species like Black Bee-eater and Jameson’s Anti-pecker.
Accommodation:
Buhoma Haven Lodge or Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Buhoma, Bwindi. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 9
Full day birding along the Waterfall Trail with targets such as Neumann's Warbler and Grey-winged Robin-Chat.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Full day birding along the Waterfall Trail with targets such as Neumann's Warbler and Grey-winged Robin-Chat.
Accommodation:
Buhoma Haven Lodge or Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Buhoma, Bwindi. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 10
Gorilla tracking (if available), or transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector for...
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Gorilla tracking (if available), or transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector for birding enroute.
Accommodation:
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or Enganzi Game Lodge
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 11
Game drive and birding in the morning, followed by a boat cruise at Kazinga Channel in the evening.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Game drive and birding in the morning, followed by a boat cruise at Kazinga Channel in the evening.
Accommodation:
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or Enganzi Game Lodge
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 12
Free day for relaxation or additional activities.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Free day for relaxation or additional activities.
Accommodation:
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or Enganzi Game Lodge
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 13
Transfer to Kibale National Park with birding enroute, overnight at Kibale.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Transfer to Kibale National Park with birding enroute, overnight at Kibale.
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Isunga Lodge
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Kibale National Park. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 14
Birding in the morning followed by Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Swamp walk.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Birding in the morning followed by Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Swamp walk.
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Isunga Lodge
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Kibale National Park. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 15
Transfer to Masindi for birding enroute, overnight at Masindi.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Transfer to Masindi for birding enroute, overnight at Masindi.
Accommodation:
Masindi Hotel or New Court View Hotel
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Masindi and the Budongo area. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 16
Birding at Budongo Royal Mile with target species like Nahans Partridge and Dwarf Kingfisher.
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Birding at Budongo Royal Mile with target species like Nahans Partridge and Dwarf Kingfisher.
Accommodation:
Masindi Hotel or New Court View Hotel
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Masindi and the Budongo area. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 17
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the world’s strongest falls, followed by a...
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the world’s strongest falls, followed by a visit to the bottom of the falls.
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge or Fort Murchison Lodge
Suggested mid-range options
Commonly used options for Murchison Falls National Park. The final property or closest equivalent is selected according to availability, budget and the customized itinerary.
Day 18
Morning game drive and birding, then transfer back to Entebbe International Airport for visa clearance and...
Road transfer, safari activity, boat or forest walk as described for the day
Morning game drive and birding, then transfer back to Entebbe International Airport for visa clearance and fly back home.
Locations & map
- Entebbe - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Mabamba Swamp - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Lake Mburo National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Echuya Forest - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Kibale National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Budongo Forest - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Murchison Falls National Park - Uganda (Conditions vary with elevation, habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Available on request; dates and itinerary are customized to the guest’s interests, available time and travel preferences
Price: Price on request
Included
- All meals - Included in the customized package.
- Airport pickup and drop-off - Arrival and departure transfers are included.
- Park entry fees - Entry fees for parks in the confirmed itinerary are included.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser transport with fuel - Ground transport and fuel are included.
- Professional guide services - Professional guiding is included throughout the confirmed program.
- Boat cruises - Boat cruises named in the confirmed itinerary are included.
- Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits when requested - These permits are included when selected by the guest and named in the personalized proposal.
Not included
- International flights and visas - Travellers arrange international flights and entry requirements.
- Travel and medical insurance - Travellers arrange suitable cover for the selected activities.
- Personal expenses, tips and unselected options - Any activity, permit or service not named in the personalized proposal is excluded.
Transport & stays
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with fuel, plus boat cruises wher Ground transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with fuel is included. Boat cruises are included where they form part of the customized itinerary. | Meet: Entebbe airport, hotel or another agreed starting point | Pickup: Airport pickup and drop-off are included; the exact meeting details follow the guest’s flight and accommodation arrangements.
Accommodations
- The Boma Hotel or 2 Friends Beach Hotel (day 1) Suggested mid-range options
- Rwakobo Rock or Kigarama Wilderness Lodge (days 2-3) Suggested mid-range options
- Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge or Travellers Rest Hotel (days 4-5) Suggested mid-range options
- Bakiga Lodge or Agandi Eco Lodge (days 6-7) Suggested mid-range options
- Buhoma Haven Lodge or Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse (days 8-9) Suggested mid-range options
- Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or Enganzi Game Lodge (days 10-12) Suggested mid-range options
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Isunga Lodge (days 13-14) Suggested mid-range options
- Masindi Hotel or New Court View Hotel (days 15-16) Suggested mid-range options
- Pakuba Safari Lodge or Fort Murchison Lodge (day 17) Suggested mid-range options
Policies & FAQ
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and refund terms are confirmed in the final proposal.
Payment Terms
A personalized quote is prepared according to tour length, accommodation choice and requested optional activities. Payment schedule and deposit terms are provided with the proposal.
Insurance & Safety
Participants should arrange suitable travel and medical insurance, including cover for the confirmed activities.
Follow guide and park instructions and carry suitable sun, rain, insect and walking protection for the confirmed route.