One Week Uganda Birding Tour

This tour takes you through key Important Bird Areas, including Mabamba Swamp, Murchison Falls National Park, Budongo Forest, and Queen Elizabeth National Park


Experience One Week Uganda Birding Tour

One week Uganda birding Tour- An extraordinary 7-day Uganda birding tour, a journey through diverse ecosystems teeming with vibrant avian life. Uganda, known as the “Pearl of Africa,” boasts over 1000 bird species, making it a premier destination for birdwatchers worldwide. Our expertly designed one-week birding itinerary takes you to some of the country’s most renowned birding hotspots, offering unparalleled opportunities to spot rare and endemic species, including the iconic Shoebill Stork. Get ready to explore lush forests, vast savannahs, and serene wetlands, all while experiencing the warm hospitality of East Africa.

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Detailed Itinerary

Safari Itinerary

Your Journey

DAY 01
Mabamba Swamp and Transfer to Murchison Falls Day 1

Red Chilli Rest Camp

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Mabamba Swamp and Transfer to Murchison Falls

Begin with a canoe trip at Mabamba Swamp, targeting the Shoebill. Other birds include Blue-breasted Bee-eater, Lesser Jacana, African Jacana, White-winged Black Tern, African Skimmer, Malachite Kingfisher, Spur-winged Lapwing, and Goliath Heron.

Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, with a stop in Luwero to see Ross’s Turaco and White-crested Turaco. At Kaniyo Pabidi, look for Green-breasted Kingfisher and Puvell’s Illadopsis. Visit the top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views.

Safari Activities of Day 1

  • Canoe trip at Mabamba Swamp / Shoebill birdwatching
  • Birding at Kaniyo Pabidi Forest
  • Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
  • Visit the Top of Murchison Falls
DAY 02
Game Drive and Boat Safari to Bottom of the Murchison Falls Day 2

Red Chilli Rest Camp

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Game Drive and Boat Safari to Bottom of the Murchison Falls

Morning game drive to see African Elephant, Lion, Cape Buffalo, Rothschild’s Giraffe, Uganda Kob, and possibly a Leopard. Birding highlights include Red-winged Grey Warbler, Black-headed Gonolek, Banded Snake Eagle, Spot-flanked Barbet, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, and Black-bellied Bustard.

Afternoon boat safari on the Nile, looking for Hippos, Crocodiles, Goliath Heron, Egyptian Goose, Red-throated Bee-eater, and the Shoebill.

Safari Activities of Day 2

  • Morning Game Drive
  • Bird Watching / Shoebill Sighting
  • Nile River Boat Safari
  • Hippo and  Crocodile Viewing
DAY 03
Birding to the Delta Point and Transfer to Masindi Day 3

Masindi Hotel

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Birding to the Delta Point and Transfer to Masindi

Morning birding drive to Albert Delta, looking for Shoebill, Northern Carmine Bee-eater, Saddle-billed Stork, Red-necked Falcon, Vinaceous Dove, and Black-headed Lapwing.

Evening birding en route to Masindi.

Safari Activities of Day 3

  • Morning birding drive to Albert Delta
  • Shoebill spotting
  • Northern Carmine Bee-eater spotting
  • Saddle-billed Stork spotting
  • Red-necked Falcon spotting
  • Vinaceous Dove spotting
  • Black-headed Lapwing spotting
  • Evening birding en route to Masindi
DAY 04
Budongo Forest – The Royal Mile Day 4

Masindi Hotel

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Budongo Forest – The Royal Mile

A full day at Royal Mile, an excellent forest birding site. Key species include Ituri Batis, Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, Lemon-bellied Crombec, Rufous-crowned Eremomela, Firest Warbler, and Blue-throated Roller. Possible primate sightings include Chimpanzees.

Safari Activities of Day 4

  • Full-day forest birding at Royal Mile
  • Birdwatching and identification of key forest bird species
  • Search for Ituri Batis, Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, Lemon-bellied Crombec, Rufous-crowned Eremomela, Forest Warbler, and Blue-throated Roller
  • Primate watching, with possible Chimpanzee sightings
  • Nature and forest exploration throughout the Royal Mile trail
  • Photography and wildlife observation of birds, primates, and the surrounding forest environment
DAY 05
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Day 5

Engiri Game Lodge / Bush Lodge

Meals

Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive through scenic landscapes with views of the Mountains of the Moon. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s top birding destination, with 612 species recorded. Special birds here include Harlequin Quail, Blue Quail, African Crake, Common Buttonquail, Martial Eagle, and Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl.

Safari Activities of Day 5

  • Mountain Viewing
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Bird Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing
DAY 06
Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive And Kazinga Channel Boat Tour Day 6

Meals

Breakfast Lunch

Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive And Kazinga Channel Boat Tour

Morning game drive and birdwatching for Secretarybird, African Skimmer, Black-headed Gonolek, Broad-tailed Warbler, and Lesser Swamp Warbler.

Afternoon boat safari on Kazinga Channel, home to Hippos, Elephants, and Nile Crocodiles. Birding highlights include African Spoonbill, Striated Heron, Yellow-throated Longclaw, and White-winged Warbler.

Safari Activities of Day 6

  • Morning Game Drive
  • Birdwatching
  • Afternoon Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Birdwatching on the Kazinga Channel
DAY 07

Muko Swamp – Transfer to Kigali or Entebbe

Birding en route with chances of Palm-nut Vulture, Lizard Buzzard, and Yellow-billed Kite. Stop for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre and visit Kayabwe for souvenirs. Drop off at Entebbe International Airport for your flight.
After breakfast, drive 45 minutes to Muko Swamp, searching for Red-chested Flufftail, White-winged Warbler, and other species. Then, transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight home. Alternatively, you can return to Entebbe International Airport

Meals

Breakfast Lunch

Safari Activities of Day 7

  • Birding en route to Entebbe
  • Search for Palm-nut Vulture, Lizard Buzzard and Yellow-billed Kite
  • Alternatively, morning birding at Muko Swamp
  • Search for Red-chested Flufftail, White-winged Warbler and other wetland species
  • Transfer to Entebbe or Kigali International Airport for the flight home
GOOD TO KNOW

Here’s a clear overview of what is included in your safari and what is not, so you can plan with confidence.

Not Included

Items to plan for separately.

Travel Deeper
International flights
Additional accommodation
Tips
Personal items
Government-imposed tax
Park fee increases

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