12 Days Birding Tour

This is a  12 Day Birding tour of Uganda that covers most of the key  birding locations

Location Highlights:

1. Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Mubwindi Swamp: Stand face-to-face with these gentle giants and create cherished memories in the presence of these magnificent creatures.
2. Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda Mangabay: Witness the playful antics and complex social dynamics of chimpanzees as you venture deep into the lush forests.
3. Shoebill Encounter in Mabamba Swamp: Seek out the elusive and prehistoric-looking shoebill, capturing a rare sighting of this iconic bird species.
4. Birding at Budongo Royal Mile: Traverse the enchanting forest trails, where a vibrant symphony of bird species serenade you, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts.
5. Exploring the Mystical Semuliki Forest: Enter a realm of lowland tropical forests and discover rare bird species, including the iconic shoebill, in this ethereal ecosystem.

Target species:

Wetland birds, Savanna birds, Albertine Rift endemics and Semuliki Ituri forest specials. Other expectations include Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking

Day One:

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and you will be met by our company representative to brief you and transfer you to Lake Victoria Hotel

Day Two:

Leave Entebbe very early in the morning heading westwards to Lake Mburo National park, On arrival in the evening, we shall take a boat cruise to the famous lake Mburo where we have a chance to see Hippos, Crocodiles, and Buffalos and a variety of water Birds. Stay at Accadia Cottages.

Day Three:

On this day , Take a guided walk in the wooded savannah in search of Hyenas, Elands, Zebras, Topi , Impala and more acacia associated Birds, leave this place around midmorning and head to Bwindi Impenetrable forest , Stay at Gorilla Mist Camp.

Day Four:

Gorilla trekking, on this day after early morning breakfast, you will carry your packed Lunch and gather at the park headquarters for briefing prior to the activity. Trekking up the hillside to see the family of Gorillas nestled in a casual flocking play is fascinating once in a life time experience. You will have an opportunity to enjoy close views of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the young stars frolic and swing from vines in a delightfully gentle display. Stay at gorilla Mist camp.

Day Five:

On this day we start early after breakfast for Queen Elizabeth National Park, going through the southern part of this park in Ishasha which is also famous for its tree climbing lions . Later in the evening continue to Northern part of this park and stay at Buffalo resort.

Day Six:

On this day leave after breakfast for a game drive in search of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Uganda kob, Giant Forest Hogs, Water Buck and herds of Buffalo and Variety of savannah birds. Later this afternoon you will take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where you have chance to see thousands of Hippos, and a good selection of water birds. Stay at Buffalo resort.

Day Seven:

Today take another game drive and later proceed to kibale forest National park, This is the best place in Uganda to see habituated Chimpanzees and other primates,. Stay at Primate Lodge.

Day

Chimpanzee trekking, after early Breakfast you will gather at the park headquarters for briefing prior to the activity that will take you 2-4 hours walk. Later on this day you will take another walk to the nearby Bigodi community, Stay at Primate Lodge.

Day Nine:

Drive to Murchison falls via the and stay at Murchison River Lodge.

Day Ten:

Morning Game drive , This park is Uganda’s largest and known for its big game, spectacular scenery and the falls for which the park was named. Here you will have a chance to see Lions, Leopard, Hyenas, Giraffes, Elephants, Jackson’s Heartbeat, Uganda kobs, Petas monkeys and a variety of birds. Later in the afternoon, you will take a boat to the falls and see abundant Hippos, and crocodiles plus many water birds. Stay at Murchison River lodge.

Day Eleven:

Drive to Entebbe

Day twelve :

Departure .