21-Day Uganda Birding and Photography Safari
An extended Uganda birding and photography route covering Mabamba, Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Semuliki, Kibale, Budongo, Murchison Falls and Mabira.
About this tour
An extended Uganda birding and photography route covering Mabamba, Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Semuliki, Kibale, Budongo, Murchison Falls and Mabira.
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
Itinerary ▼
Arrival in Entebbe International Airport and transfer to the hotel for refreshing and relaxing.
Early morning drive to Mabamba Swamp for birding, targeting Shoebill stork, Yellow-billed Duck, Lesser Jacana, and other species. Transfer to Lake Mburo for overnight stay.
Morning game drive in Lake Mburo for birding, seeking species like Red-faced Barbet, Pearl-spotted Owlet, and Yellow-crested Barbet. Evening boat cruise and overnight stay.
Transfer to Mgahinga National Park with birding enroute. Overnight near Mgahinga National Park.
Full day birding in Mgahinga National Park, targeting Rwenzori Turaco, Regal Sunbird, Doherty's Bushshrike, and other species. Overnight stay.
Transfer to Ruhija, birding through Echuya Forest enroute. Overnight stay in Ruhija.
Full day birding in Mubwindi Swamp, targeting Grauer's Broadbill, Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher, and other Albertine endemics. Overnight stay in Ruhija.
Transfer to Buhoma with birding via "The Neck." Overnight in Buhoma.
Full day birding on the Waterfall Trail, seeking Black-faced Rufous Warbler, Neumann's Warbler, and other unique species. Overnight stay in Buhoma.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, birding through Ishasha Sector, with an evening boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Overnight stay.
Morning game drive and birding in Queen Elizabeth, then transfer to Semuliki National Park. Overnight stay.
Full day birding on Kirumia Trail in Semuliki, targeting Red-billed Dwarf and Black-casqued Wattled Hornbills. Overnight stay.
Morning birding in Semuliki, then transfer to Kibale National Park. Overnight stay.
Birding in Kibale National Park in search of the Green-breasted Pitta, followed by birding in Bigodi Swamp. Overnight stay.
Transfer to Budongo Forest, birding enroute. Overnight stay in Budongo.
Full day birding on the Royal Mile in Budongo Forest, targeting species like Ituri Batis and Chocolate-backed Kingfisher. Overnight stay.
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, visiting the falls in the evening. Overnight stay.
Morning game drive and birding in Murchison Falls, visiting the Bottom of the Falls. Overnight stay.
Transfer to Mabira Forest, birding enroute. Overnight stay in Mabira.
Full day birding in Mabira Forest. Overnight stay in Mabira.
Transfer back to Entebbe, birding enroute, and proceed for visa clearance and departure.
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.)
- Semuliki 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.)
- Mabira Forest - 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 (day 10) 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 (days 17-18) Suggested mid-range options