Birds and Wildlife of Uganda with Lawson's Safaris
A 15-day Uganda birding safari from Entebbe through Murchison Falls, Budongo, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo.
About this tour
This Lawson's Safaris review draft follows their Birds and Wildlife of Uganda birding safari, a route built around Uganda's rich bird list, Albertine Rift forest specialties, Lake Victoria, Murchison Falls, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Lake Mburo.
Birds are the main focus of the trip, with Uganda offering more than 1,000 recorded species. The source route also allows optional gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, subject to permit availability and partner confirmation.
The draft keeps all booking enquiries routed through BirdWatch.info. Leon should confirm current departure status, final day-by-day routing, permit costs, price basis and image order before travellers book.
Itinerary ▼
Arrive in Entebbe and begin the Uganda birding route around Lake Victoria habitats, subject to flight timing.
Continue to Murchison Falls for Nile, savanna and wetland birding, with the route designed to include the falls and surrounding park habitats.
Bird the Masindi and Budongo Forest area, including the Royal Mile section where Lawson's highlights forest specialties.
Move through western Uganda forest and park habitats, with Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Park forming the middle section of the safari.
Focus on Bwindi and Albertine Rift specialties, with optional gorilla trekking handled as an extra permit-based activity.
Finish with Lake Mburo birding and return toward Entebbe for departure logistics.
Locations & map
- Entebbe - Central Region Uganda (Arrival city and Lake Victoria birding access.)
- Murchison Falls National Park - Western Uganda Uganda (Nile, savanna and wetland birding.)
- Budongo Forest / Royal Mile - Masindi Uganda (Forest birding for central African and Albertine Rift species.)
- Kibale National Park - Western Uganda Uganda (Forest birding and optional chimpanzee trekking area.)
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Southwestern Uganda Uganda (Albertine Rift forest birding and optional gorilla trekking area.)
- Lake Mburo National Park - Western Uganda Uganda (Final savanna and wetland birding stop.)
Availability & pricing
Included
- Bed and breakfast on arrival and departure days
- Full-board accommodation as indicated in final itinerary
- Internal private transportation including fuel
- Drinking water in vehicle while travelling
- Park entrance fees, walk fees and boat rides listed in final itinerary
- Specialist guide
- All airfares
- Travel and medical insurance
- Visa fees
- Lunches and dinners on arrival and departure days
- Drinks
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, subject to availability
- Gratuities and personal expenses
Transport & stays
- Private safari vehicle / ground transport Transport is based on the Lawson's source summary and should be confirmed in the final itinerary. | Meet: Entebbe | Pickup: Final pickup and arrival logistics to confirm with Lawson's.
Accommodations
- Medium-plus lodges, guest houses or safari accommodation as per final itinerary (days 1-15) Per person sharing; single supplement where applicable En-suite accommodation noted by source where specified.
Policies & FAQ
Are the prices final?
Prices are copied from Lawson's source material as review-draft values. BirdWatch will ask Lawson's to confirm current pricing and availability before any booking is treated as final.
How do enquiries work?
Use the BirdWatch enquiry form. BirdWatch will forward the request to Lawson's Safaris so the current itinerary, dates, price and availability can be confirmed.