16-Day Uganda Mixed Ecosystems Popular Birding Safari
A 16-day Uganda birding circuit linking Entebbe, Mabamba, Budongo, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi and Lake Mburo.
About this tour
This tour listing follows Wonder Adventures Uganda's 16-day mixed ecosystems popular birding sub-itinerary.
The route covers a strong cross-section of Uganda habitats: Lake Victoria wetlands, Budongo and Kibale forests, Murchison Falls savanna and Nile birding, Queen Elizabeth and Kazinga Channel, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Lake Mburo.
The tour itinerary includes one gorilla tracking day within a birding-first programme. Final permits, day order, accommodation, price, group size and inclusions will be confirmed after enquiry.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Uganda.
Birds you can spot
Podica senegalensis
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Merops gularis
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Pseudocalyptomena graueri
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Corythaeola cristata
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Viridonia sagittirostris
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Pitta reichenowi
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Laniarius mufumbiri
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Oreolais ruwenzorii
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Balaeniceps rex
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Heliornis fulica
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Ceratogymna elata
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Arrival and afternoon birding in Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
Bird Mabamba Bay on Lake Victoria and transfer to Masindi for overnight.
Bird Budongo Royal Mile and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.
Bird Murchison savanna tracks and the River Nile during the afternoon boat cruise.
Transfer to Kibale while birding en route.
Early search for Green-breasted Pitta, followed by afternoon chimpanzee tracking.
Morning scans in Bigodi Wetland and afternoon transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Bird Queen Elizabeth savanna tracks and Kazinga Channel during the afternoon boat cruise.
Bird en route to the Ishasha wilderness sector while transferring to Bwindi.
Bird the Waterfall Trail in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Transfer to the Ruhija sector with en route birding at the Bwindi Neck.
Gorilla tracking day within the birding circuit; permits and timing to be confirmed.
Bird Umubwindi Swamp, where many Albertine Rift endemics occur.
Transfer to Lake Mburo while birding en route.
Bird Lake Mburo woodland tracks and bird the lake during the afternoon boat cruise.
Morning birding and transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe.
Locations & map
- Entebbe - Central Uganda Uganda (Arrival/start city and Lake Victoria access.)
- Mabamba Bay Wetland - Wakiso District Uganda (Shoebill wetland near Lake Victoria.)
- Budongo Forest / Royal Mile - Western Uganda Uganda (Forest birding for Royal Mile specialties.)
- Murchison Falls National Park - Western Uganda Uganda (Savanna, Nile and woodland birding.)
- Kibale National Park - Western Uganda Uganda (Forest birding and Green-breasted Pitta search.)
- Bigodi Wetland - Kibale area Uganda (Wetland and forest-edge birding near Kibale.)
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Western Uganda Uganda (Savanna tracks and Kazinga Channel birding.)
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Southwestern Uganda Uganda (Albertine Rift montane forest birding.)
- Lake Mburo National Park - Western Uganda Uganda (Woodland, lake and savanna birding.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Tailor-made on request; best routing and target priorities should be confirmed for the travel month.
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.