Ultimate 26-Day Tailor-Made Uganda Birding Safari
A comprehensive 26-day tailor-made Uganda birding safari covering wetlands, savannas, rainforests, Albertine Rift sites and eastern dry-country habitats.
About this tour
This review listing follows Wonder Adventures Uganda's ultimate 26-day tailor-made birding safari in Uganda.
The source describes Uganda as holding 1,083 recorded bird species, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics out of the 26 species recorded in the region, plus sought-after species such as Shoebill, Green-breasted Pitta, Fox's Weaver and numerous wetland, rainforest, savanna and montane specialties.
The itinerary is birding-first and uses specialist bird guides while also allowing wildlife viewing where birds share the same ecosystems. The final tailor-made route, price, lodging, permits, group size, dates and target priorities should be confirmed by Robert before booking.
Birds you can spot
Podica senegalensis
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Heliornis fulica
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Merops gularis
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Pseudocalyptomena graueri
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Pitta reichenowi
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Viridonia sagittirostris
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Batis ituriensis
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Apalis karamojae
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Ptilopachus nahani
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Laniarius mufumbiri
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Lybius rubrifacies
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Oreolais ruwenzorii
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Balaeniceps rex
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Melaenornis ardesiacus
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Arrive on the shore of Lake Victoria. The first day is usually planned for arrival, rest and briefing.
Proceed to Mabamba Swamp in search of water birds including Uganda's iconic Shoebill, using canoes through papyrus channels and mudflats. Later explore Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
If Shoebill was missed, return to Mabamba before driving to Lake Mburo; otherwise depart directly through broken wetlands, agricultural land and savanna.
Bird Lake Mburo woodland, wetland and savanna habitats for dry-country and water-associated species.
Drive toward Bwindi, making birding stops along the way and entering a key Albertine Rift forest region.
Forest birding in Bwindi, one of Africa's top birding hotspots and home to many Albertine Rift endemics.
Continue birding across Bwindi sectors and forest trails according to target priorities and trail access.
Further Bwindi birding, with optional gorilla permit logistics to be confirmed separately.
Drive through Ishasha and Queen Elizabeth habitats, birding along the way for raptors, savanna birds and park specialties.
Bird during a game drive and on the Kazinga Channel boat cruise for waterbirds, raptors and savanna species.
Reach Kibale National Park for chimpanzee tracking and forest birding, subject to permit timing.
Bird Kibale National Park and Bigodi Wetland for forest and wetland specialties.
Drive to Semuliki Forest for Congo-biome species and forest birding.
Long transfer toward Masindi, with en route birding in broken forests, wetlands and gardens.
Bird the Royal Mile of Budongo Forest for forest interior species.
Continue the route through Murchison Falls habitats for savanna, woodland and Nile birding.
Use Murchison Falls tracks and the Nile boat route for additional target birds and wildlife.
Drive north toward Kidepo Valley National Park.
Begin Kidepo birding around Apoka and Narus Valley for semi-arid and savanna specialties.
Continue birding Kidepo Valley, including dry-country specialties and raptors.
Drive through Kotido and bird Bokora-Matheniko Wildlife Reserve before sleeping in Moroto.
Bird Mountain Moroto and transfer to Pian Upe.
Bird Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve and transfer toward Mount Elgon.
Full-day birding in the Exploration Centre and Mountain Bamboo Trail area.
Drive and bird Mabira Forest, Uganda's largest remaining block of lowland rainforest.
Bird Mabira Forest and drive to Entebbe International Airport.
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.)
- Semuliki National Park - Western Uganda Uganda (Congo-biome forest birding.)
- Kidepo Valley National Park - Northern Uganda Uganda (Semi-arid savanna birding.)
- Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve - Eastern Uganda Uganda (Dry-country and open savanna birding.)
- Mount Elgon National Park - Eastern Uganda Uganda (Montane forest and bamboo trail birding.)
- Mabira Forest - Central Uganda Uganda (Lowland rainforest birding near the end of the route.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Tailor-made on request; route, target list and best birding season should be confirmed with Robert.
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 to be confirmed with Robert Kungujje. | Pickup: Kampala, Entebbe, Entebbe International Airport or route-specific pickup by arrangement.
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Are prices and inclusions final?
No. This is a BirdWatch review listing prepared from approved public source material. Price, inclusions, permits, accommodation and availability should be confirmed before booking.
Is this a birding-focused itinerary?
Yes. These listings were selected from Wonder Adventures Uganda birding itineraries and are prepared for birdwatching enquiries.
How do enquiries work?
Use the BirdWatch inquiry form. BirdWatch routes the enquiry to Robert for confirmation and follow-up.