One Week Uganda Birding Tour
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
- Canoe trip at Mabamba Swamp / Shoebill birdwatching
- Birding at Kaniyo Pabidi Forest
- Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
- Visit the Top of Murchison Falls
Accommodation
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
- Morning Game Drive
- Bird Watching / Shoebill Sighting
- Nile River Boat Safari
- Hippo and Crocodile Viewing
Accommodation
Red Chilli Rest Camp
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
- 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
Accommodation
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
- 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
Accommodation
Masindi Hotel
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
- Mountain Viewing
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Accommodation
Engiri Game Lodge / Bush Lodge
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
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
- Morning Game Drive
- Birdwatching
- Afternoon Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel
- Wildlife Viewing
- Birdwatching on the Kazinga Channel
Accommodation
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch
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
Safari Activities
- 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
Meals
Breakfast · Lunch
Included
- Park fees for non-residents
- All activities listed
- Accommodation
- Professional birding guide
- Transportation
- Airport transfers
- Meals (as per itinerary)
- Drinking water
Not Included
- International flights
- Additional accommodation
- Tips
- Personal items
- Government-imposed tax
- Park fee increases