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10 Days Ultimate Uganda Birding Safari

10 Days Uganda Birding Safari Overview

This is the ultimate tour for bird lovers on safari. With visits to Mariba Forest, Maramagambo Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park you’re sure to spot some unique bird species – many of which are endemic to East Africa.

But this tour isn’t just about bird watching, it also includes Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest for an all-around amazing trip in beautiful, tropical Uganda.

10 Days Uganda Birding Safari Itinerary

You will arrive into Entebbe International Airport. After collecting your luggage and passing through customs, you will be met by one of our representatives and transfer to your area hotel for dinner and overnight.

Depending on time of arrival, you may have your safari briefing before dinner, or in the morning, after breakfast.
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Your Birding Safari begins at the Uganda Wildlife Education Center.
It originally started as an animal orphanage in the 1920’s and gradually grew to be a home to various flora and fauna, including an incredible diversity of birds.

Watch the various species of birds throughout the center until afternoon, and proceed to your accommodations for dinner and overnight.
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Mariba Forest Reserve is the largest block of moist deciduous forest Near Kampala. 

After breakfast, enjoy looking for over 300 species of tropical birds within this important forest area.

In the late afternoon, return to your accommodations for dinner and overnight.
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Mabamba Swamp is often considered Uganda’s most important birding site, as it is home to the incredible, prehistoric Shoebill.

Birdlife International has designated this swamp and Important Bird Area (IBA).

Another exciting feature of this area is that guests spend most of their tour in canoes, watching birds from the water.

With over 300 species recorded in Mabamba Swamp, you might also see purple herons or orange weavers.

Enjoy a picnic lunch as you continue toward Lake Mburo National Park, with a quick stop at the Equator Point. You’ll have time to take a commemorative photo and literally straddle the Equator, if you like.

Continue toward accommodations on the border of Lake Mburo National Park for dinner and overnight. 
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After breakfast, enjoy a morning nature walk led by a seasoned guide.

Some birds to look out for include: bare-faced go-away bird, malachite kingfisher, and red-faced barbet. 

Continue with a game drive through the park, where you may spot the Nubian Giraffe, herds of zebras, Topis and other grazing animals, as well as bustards and cranes.

Or, opt for a boat tour (additional fees may apply), were you are more likely to see waterfowl including several species of herons, geese, and even a Shoebill, if you’re lucky!

Return to your accommodations for dinner and overnight.

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Begin with an early breakfast, then depart to Uganda’s famous Queen Elizabeth National Park.

There are over 600 recorded bird species within this ecosystem. Throughout the drive, you will see stunning views of the Rwenzori Mountains and fertile highlands of Uganda.

Enjoy a game drive in the park, to view buffaloes, herds of zebras and elands, and maybe even spot a predator, like a leopard or lion.

Drive until evening, then retire to your accommodations for dinner and overnight. 
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After Breakfast Drive To Immaragambo Forest For Nature Walking Safaris Through Forest, Keep Enjoying The Walking Through The Forest And Learn More About Birds Species Found Here And Later Eveng Drive Back To Accommodation Place For Dinner And Overnight {Full Board}

We recommend an early start to this day, as there is so much to see and do in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Consider:

  • lion tracking in Kasenyi Plains,
  • a morning hike through Maramagambo Forest, 
  • or a boat tour along Kazinga Channel (additional fees may apply, contact us to learn more)

Around mid-day, depart for Kibale Forest National Park (approx 1.5 hrs drive) 

Check in to your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing, beautiful evening.
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Another exciting day, start off with breakfast and then begin registration at Kibale Forest Headquarters.

After meeting your ranger-guide and undergoing a briefing, your team is ready to start the chimpanzee trek, and walk among these wild primates that share over 98% of human DNA.

Enjoy watching chimpanzees throughout the morning, then return to the headquarters for a picnic lunch.

Spend the rest of the afternoon bird watching in the forest, then return to your accommodations for dinner and overnight.

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This is the final day of the tour.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a late morning as you meander out of the park and toward either Kampala City, or Entebbe International Airport for your return flight.

Please advise us if you need an additional overnight in Kampala/Entebbe before returning home.

End of Tour.

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