7 Days Uganda Birding Hotspots Safari

7 Days Uganda Birding Hotspots Safari

Uganda is a birding paradise with over 1000 recorded bird species in a relatively small area. This comprehensive birding safari takes you to the top birding hotspots including the famous Mabamba Swamp for the prehistoric Shoebill Stork.

Tour Highlights:

• Shoebill Stork tracking in Mabamba Swamp
• Forest birding in Kibale National Park (over 375 species)
• Wetland birding at Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Albertine Rift endemics in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Savanna birding in Murchison Falls National Park
• Professional ornithologist guide

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival and Mabamba Swamp. Airport pickup and transfer to Mabamba Swamp for Shoebill Stork tracking by canoe. Afternoon birding around Entebbe Botanical Gardens.

Day 2: Entebbe to Kibale National Park. Morning departure to Kibale Forest. Afternoon forest birding walk targeting Green-breasted Pitta and other forest species.

Day 3: Full Day Kibale Forest Birding. Early morning and afternoon birding sessions. Target species include African Pitta, Blue-headed Sunbird, and various hornbills.

Day 4: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Morning birding en route. Afternoon birding along Kazinga Channel for water birds and raptors.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi. Morning game drive and birding. Afternoon transfer to Bwindi for Albertine Rift endemic species.

Day 6: Bwindi Forest Birding. Full day targeting Albertine Rift endemics including African Green Broadbill, Shelley Crimsonwing, and various sunbirds.

Day 7: Bwindi to Kampala. Morning birding session. Afternoon drive back to Kampala with birding stops en route.

What is Included:

• Professional ornithologist guide
• 6 nights accommodation
• All meals during safari
• Canoe ride in Mabamba Swamp
• All park entrance fees
• 4WD safari vehicle
• Birding checklist and field guide
• Airport transfers

Best Time: Year-round (Nov-Apr for migrants)
Target Species: 400+ species
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate