14-Day Uganda Rainforests Birding Safari
A 14-day forest-focused Uganda birding safari through Entebbe, Mabira, Budongo, Kibale, Semuliki and Bwindi.
About this tour
This listing follows Wonder Adventures Uganda's 14-day rain forests birding sub-itinerary.
The route emphasizes Uganda forest birding, beginning with Entebbe Botanical Gardens and Mabira Forest, then continuing through Budongo Royal Mile, Kibale, Bigodi, Semuliki and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
The tour itinerary includes chimpanzee tracking and one gorilla tracking day within a forest birding route. Final permits, price and inclusions will be confirmed after enquiry.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Uganda.
Birds you can spot
Merops gularis
target
Pseudocalyptomena graueri
target
Viridonia sagittirostris
target
Pitta reichenowi
target
Batis ituriensis
target
Ptilopachus nahani
target
Oreolais ruwenzorii
target
Melaenornis ardesiacus
target
Guides
Itinerary ▼
Bird Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
Early morning transfer to Mabira Forest and full-day birding.
Transfer to Masindi for overnight.
Full-day birding on Budongo Forest Royal Mile.
Transfer to Kibale Forest, scanning highway remnant rainforests en route.
Early morning search for Green-breasted Pitta and other forest interior species, then afternoon chimpanzee tracking.
Morning scans in Bigodi Wetland and en route birding around Kibale before transferring to Fort Portal.
Early drive to Semuliki Forest for Congo-biome species, returning to Fort Portal for accommodation.
Morning transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Bird the Waterfall Trail in the Buhoma sector.
Transfer to Ruhija sector with en route birding at the Bwindi Neck.
Gorilla tracking day; permit arrangements and exact timing to be confirmed.
Bird Umubwindi Swamp for Albertine Rift endemics.
Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport.
Locations & map
- Entebbe Botanical Gardens - Entebbe Uganda (Garden and forest-edge birding.)
- Mabira Forest - Central Uganda Uganda (Lowland rainforest birding.)
- Masindi - Western Uganda Uganda (Access town for Budongo Forest.)
- Budongo Forest / Royal Mile - Western Uganda Uganda (Royal Mile forest birding.)
- Kibale National Park - Western Uganda Uganda (Forest birding and pitta search.)
- Bigodi Wetland - Kibale area Uganda (Wetland and forest-edge birding.)
- Semuliki National Park - Western Uganda Uganda (Congo-biome forest birding.)
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Southwestern Uganda Uganda (Albertine Rift forest birding.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Tailor-made on request; forest bird activity and trail conditions will be confirmed after enquiry.
Price: Price on request
Included
- Specialist bird guide - Guiding by Robert Kungujje or Wonder Adventures Uganda as confirmed.
- Route planning - Route adapted to current birding targets, access and season.
- Pickup logistics - Exact pickup point and transport inclusion should be confirmed in the quote.
Not included
- International flights and visas - Guests arrange international travel and visas unless separately confirmed.
- Travel insurance - Insurance is recommended and normally arranged by guests.
- Optional permits and extras - Gorilla, chimpanzee, boat and park permits depend on the final itinerary and quote.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle / safari vehicle Vehicle type, fuel, driver-guide arrangements and pickup are confirmed with the final itinerary. | Meet: Kampala, Entebbe, Entebbe International Airport or route-specific pickup point will be confirmed after enquiry. | Pickup: Kampala, Entebbe, Entebbe International Airport or route-specific pickup by arrangement.
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How are prices and inclusions confirmed?
No. Price, inclusions, permits, accommodation and availability are confirmed before booking.
Is this a birding-focused itinerary?
Yes. These itineraries focus on birdwatching and can be arranged by enquiry.
How do enquiries work?
Use the BirdWatch inquiry form. BirdWatch routes the enquiry to Robert for confirmation and follow-up.