Bird Finders Uganda

Embark on an extraordinary 21-day birding and photography adventure across Uganda, discovering the nation’s rich avian biodiversity and stunning landscapes. From the wetlands of Mabamba Swamp to the towering forests of Mgahinga and Bwindi, this journey targets elusive and unique bird species, including the Shoebill Stork, Grauer's Broadbill, Green-breasted Pitta, and various Albertine Rift endemics. Each day unfolds with guided birding activities in Uganda’s renowned national parks—Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Semuliki, Budongo, and Murchison Falls—offering close encounters with rare birds, breathtaking sceneries, and iconic wildlife. Combined with scenic boat cruises, immersive forest trails, and the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls, this trip is designed for birding enthusiasts and photographers seeking exceptional views and species diversity in Uganda's natural habitats. Conclude with a visit to Mabira Forest before returning to Entebbe, carrying unforgettable memories of Uganda’s avian wonders and landscapes.

Day 1

Arrival in Entebbe International Airport and transfer to the hotel for refreshing and relaxing.
Day 2

Early morning drive to Mabamba Swamp for birding, targeting Shoebill stork, Yellow-billed Duck, Lesser Jacana, and other species. Transfer to Lake Mburo for overnight stay.
Day 3

Morning game drive in Lake Mburo for birding, seeking species like Red-faced Barbet, Pearl-spotted Owlet, and Yellow-crested Barbet. Evening boat cruise and overnight stay.
Day 4

Transfer to Mgahinga National Park with birding enroute. Overnight near Mgahinga National Park.
Day 5

Full day birding in Mgahinga National Park, targeting Rwenzori Turaco, Regal Sunbird, Doherty's Bushshrike, and other species. Overnight stay.
Day 6

Transfer to Ruhija, birding through Echuya Forest enroute. Overnight stay in Ruhija.
Day 7

Full day birding in Mubwindi Swamp, targeting Grauer's Broadbill, Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher, and other Albertine endemics. Overnight stay in Ruhija.
Day 8

Transfer to Buhoma with birding via "The Neck." Overnight in Buhoma.
Day 9

Full day birding on the Waterfall Trail, seeking Black-faced Rufous Warbler, Neumann's Warbler, and other unique species. Overnight stay in Buhoma.
Day 10

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, birding through Ishasha Sector, with an evening boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Overnight stay.
Day 11

Morning game drive and birding in Queen Elizabeth, then transfer to Semuliki National Park. Overnight stay.
Day 12

Full day birding on Kirumia Trail in Semuliki, targeting Red-billed Dwarf and Black-casqued Wattled Hornbills. Overnight stay.
Day 13

Morning birding in Semuliki, then transfer to Kibale National Park. Overnight stay.
Day 14

Birding in Kibale National Park in search of the Green-breasted Pitta, followed by birding in Bigodi Swamp. Overnight stay.
Day 15

Transfer to Budongo Forest, birding enroute. Overnight stay in Budongo.
Day 16

Full day birding on the Royal Mile in Budongo Forest, targeting species like Ituri Batis and Chocolate-backed Kingfisher. Overnight stay.
Day 17

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, visiting the falls in the evening. Overnight stay.
Day 18

Morning game drive and birding in Murchison Falls, visiting the Bottom of the Falls. Overnight stay.
Day 19

Transfer to Mabira Forest, birding enroute. Overnight stay in Mabira.
Day 20

Full day birding in Mabira Forest. Overnight stay in Mabira.
Day 21

Transfer back to Entebbe, birding enroute, and proceed for visa clearance and departure.

Day 1

Arrival in Entebbe International Airport and Transfer to the Hotel for refreshing and relaxing.
Day 2

After an early breakfast, we shall drive to Mabamba Swamp for the elusive Shoebill Stork and other bird species such as Yellow-billed Duck, Lesser Jacana, African Jacana, Papyrus Gonolek, and many others. Later, we shall transfer to Lake Mburo.
Day 3

Morning game drive and birding in search of the Red-faced Barbet, Pearl-spotted Owlet, Red-headed Lovebird, Yellow-crested Barbet, and many other species. Later, evening boat cruise and overnight stay.
Day 4

After breakfast, we shall transfer to Mgahinga National Park with birding en route. Overnight around Mgahinga National Park.
Day 5

After breakfast, we shall go birding in Mgahinga, targeting Rwenzori Turaco, Kandt's Waxbill, Regal Sunbird, Rwenzori Double-colored Sunbird, Rwenzori Batis, Archer's Robin-Chat, Doherty's Bushshrike, Lagden's Bushshrike, and many others. Overnight stay.
Day 6

After breakfast, we shall transfer to Ruhija with birding en route through Echuya Forest. Overnight in Ruhija.
Day 7

Full day birding in Mubwindi Swamp. Target species include Grauer's Broadbill, Striped-breasted Tit, Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher, Grauer's Warbler, Grauer's Swamp Warbler, Red-chested Owlet, Black-faced Prinia, and many Albertine endemic species. Overnight stay.
Day 8

After breakfast, we shall transfer to Buhoma with birding via the Neck. Overnight in Buhoma.
Day 9

Full day birding on the waterfall trail. Target species include Black-faced Rufous Warbler, Neumann's Warbler, Willard's Boubou, Jameson's Antpecker, Bar-tailed Trogon, and many others. Overnight stay.
Day 10

After breakfast, we shall transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, birding through the Ishasha sector. Evening boat cruise at the Kazinga Channel. Overnight stay.
Day 11

Morning game drive and birding. Later transfer to Semuliki National Park. Overnight stay.
Day 12

Full day birding in Kirumia Trail, searching for hornbills such as Red-billed Dwarf, Black Dwarf, Black-casqued Wattled Hornbill, Piping Hornbill, and other special birds of Semuliki. Overnight stay.
Day 13

Morning birding along the road. Later transfer to Kibale National Park. Overnight stay.
Day 14

Morning birding in search of the Green-breasted Pitta and other species. Later, birding in Bigodi Swamp. Overnight stay.
Day 15

After breakfast, we shall transfer to Budongo with birding en route. Overnight stay.
Day 16

Morning birding in the Royal Mile. Target species include Ituri Batis, Nahan's Partridge, Dwarf Kingfisher, Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, and others. Overnight stay.
Day 17

After breakfast, transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. Visit the mighty Murchison Falls in the evening. Overnight stay.
Day 18

Morning game drive and birding. Later visit the Bottom of the Falls. Overnight stay.
Day 19

After breakfast, transfer to Mabira Forest with birding en route. Overnight stay.
Day 20

Full day birding in Mabira Forest. Overnight stay.
Day 21

After breakfast, transfer back to Entebbe with birding en route. Visa clearance and fly back home.

21 days birding and photography trip to Uganda.

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