22 Days Birding through Uganda Safari
You search for the Shoebill by canoe. You track chimpanzees and gorillas. You log more than 400 bird species across the country.
Tour details
Duration: 22 days
Best for: Birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, nature photographers
Group size: Private tour, any size
Travel style: Safari, adventure, photography, tracking, boat trips
What does this trip cover?
You cover Uganda from Entebbe to Lake Mburo over 22 days. Your route crosses swamps, lakes, rainforest, lowland jungle, highland trails and open savannah. Expert birding guides lead you every day. You travel in a custom safari vehicle. Birds come first. You also see the Big Five and up to 16 primate species, including gorillas and chimpanzees.
Who is this trip for?
You are a serious birder. You also want time with Uganda's wider wildlife and culture. Photographers suit this route too, with long stops in swamps, forests and boat trips.
Take a look at how each day breaks down. What does each day look like?
Day 1: You land in Entebbe and bird the Botanical Gardens.
Day 2: You paddle a canoe through Mabamba Swamp to search for the Shoebill.
Day 3: You bird Mabira Forest, then drive to Jinja.
Day 4: You bird along the Nile, then drive to Ziwa Sanctuary.
Day 5: You track rhino on foot and bird Ziwa. Then you drive to Murchison Falls.
Day 6: You take a game drive and a boat trip to the falls.
Day 7: You cruise the Nile delta and bird northern Murchison.
Day 8: You drive to Budongo Forest and bird Kaniyo Pabidi.
Day 9: You drive to Kibale Forest and bird along the way.
Day 10: You track chimpanzees, then bird Bigodi Swamp.
Day 11: You drive to Semuliki, visit the hot springs and bird the forest.
Day 12: You spend a full day birding Semliki National Park and Wildlife Reserve.
Day 13: You drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive.
Day 14: You take a game drive and a Kazinga Channel boat trip.
Day 15: You bird Maramagambo Forest, then drive to Ishasha.
Day 16: You search for tree-climbing lions and savannah birds.
Day 17: You drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 18: You bird the forest. Gorilla tracking is optional.
Day 19: You bird Mubwindi Swamp, then drive to Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 20: You bird around Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 21: You drive to Lake Mburo National Park for a game drive or a walk.
Day 22: You bird one last morning, then transfer to Entebbe.
What's included
Accommodation and full board basis, One Gorilla Permit per person, Park Entrance Fees, Internal local flights, Sightseeing with private guide as per the itinerary, Transfers as detailed.
What is Excluded
Drinks, Gratuities, International Flights, Travel Insurance, Visa.
Accommodations
ViaVia Entebbe, Rainforest Lodge Mabira, Ziwa Rhino Guesthouse, Pakuba Safari Lodg, Budongo Eco Lodge, Turaco Treetops, Semuliki Safari Lodge, Kasenyi Safari Camp, Topi Lodge Ishasha, Gorilla Valley Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort, Rwakobo Rock.
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