Birds and Wildlife of Uganda with Lawson's Safaris
Follow a 15-day Ugandan birding circuit from Lake Victoria through Nile, savanna and Albertine Rift forests to Bwindi and Lake Mburo.
About this tour
Uganda’s bird diversity shapes this 15-day route from Entebbe to Murchison Falls, Budongo, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo. Lake Victoria and Nile wetlands, savanna and several western forests bring very different bird communities into one journey.
Shoebill is a headline priority, followed by forest birds such as Green-breasted Pitta and a suite of Albertine Rift specialities. Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking may be added where permits are available; these primate activities remain optional and permit-dependent rather than part of the core birding price.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Uganda.
Itinerary ▼
Arrive in Entebbe and begin around Lake Victoria, with the amount of first-day birding determined by flight time. These lakeshore habitats provide the opening to the longer western Uganda circuit.
Continue north to Murchison Falls National Park. Bird along the Nile and across wetland and savanna habitats while incorporating the falls and the park’s wider wildlife landscape.
Work the Masindi and Budongo area, including the Royal Mile. Forest birding here introduces central African species before the route moves farther southwest.
Move through western forest and park country, with Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Park forming the middle section. Optional chimpanzee trekking depends on a separately available permit.
Concentrate on Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and its Albertine Rift birds. Gorilla trekking is an optional extra and can proceed only when the relevant permit is secured.
Finish the field programme among Lake Mburo’s savanna and wetland birds. Travel back toward Entebbe for the onward departure arrangements.
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 tour information as review-tour details. 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.