6-Day Mount Elgon Pian Upe and Bisina-Opeta Birding
A six-day eastern Uganda birding route through Mount Elgon, Pian Upe and the Bisina/Opeta wetlands.
About this tour
This tour listing follows Wonder Adventures Uganda's six-day montane forest, semi-arid birding and swamp birding sub-itinerary.
The route begins with Mount Elgon birding, continues to Pian Upe open savanna and then moves to the Opeta/Bisina lakes area for Shoebill before returning to Kampala or Entebbe.
Final overnight sequence, transport, boat access, current price and site conditions will be confirmed after enquiry.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Uganda.
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Itinerary ▼
Early morning transfer to Mount Elgon and afternoon birding.
Early morning Elgon birding and transfer to Pian Upe for afternoon birding.
Full-day birding in Pian Upe open savanna.
Transfer to Opeta/Bisina lakes for Shoebill-focused wetland birding.
Continue birding in the eastern wetland/open-country route according to conditions.
Drive back to Kampala or Entebbe Airport.
Locations & map
- Mount Elgon National Park - Eastern Uganda Uganda (Montane forest and bamboo-zone birding.)
- Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve - Eastern Uganda Uganda (Open savanna and dry-country birding.)
- Lake Bisina / Lake Opeta wetlands - Eastern Uganda Uganda (Wetlands used for Shoebill and papyrus birding.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Tailor-made on request; route and wetland access 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.