8 Days Uganda Birding Safaris
Duration
8 Days
Max People
10
Tour Type
Safari
Uganda
Discover Uganda’s vibrant birdlife on this focused 8-day safari through the country’s top birding locations. From the powerful Murchison Falls to the plains of Queen Elizabeth and the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, enjoy expert-guided birding walks, game drives, and boat cruises in bird-rich habitats.
- Enjoy birding-focused game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks.
- Spot aquatic birds during scenic boat cruises on the Nile River and Kazinga Channel.
- Explore Lake Bunyonyi’s wetlands and savannah shores for diverse bird species and landscapes.
- Join expert-guided birding walks through forests, farmlands, and village trails rich in birdlife.
- Experience Uganda’s beauty with scenic countryside drives and a short Kampala city tour.
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your birding guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Relax after your journey and enjoy a short safari briefing over dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kampala (Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury)
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Begin your safari with a drive northwest to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most diverse park. Bird en route and stop for lunch before visiting the top of the falls, where the Nile thunders through a narrow gorge. Look out for rock pratincoles, red-throated bee-eaters, and other species.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Day 3: Birding Game Drive & Boat Cruise on the Nile
Begin your day with a morning birding game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, exploring the northern savannah plains and spotting species such as the Abyssinian ground hornbill, the secretary bird, and the black-headed lapwing.
After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, viewing kingfishers, African fish eagles, cormorants, and possibly the elusive shoebill.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through tea plantations, woodlands, and crater lakes. Stop for birding along the way. Arrive in the evening and check in for dinner and rest.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Day 5: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Head out for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, focusing on birding in the Kasenyi Plains where species like the grey-crowned crane, black-headed gonolek, and long-crested eagle are commonly seen.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a hotspot for aquatic birds such as pelicans, jacanas, African skimmers, and hundreds of hippos.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Travel southwest to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s most scenic lake, surrounded by hills and rich birdlife. En route, enjoy birding stops and local views. On arrival, relax and enjoy panoramic lake scenery.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Day 7: Boat Ride & Guided Birding Walk
Take a morning boat ride across Lake Bunyonyi, visiting islands home to weavers, herons, sunbirds, and more. In the afternoon, join a guided birding walk through lakeside villages and forested trails.
Accommodation: Client-selected: Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury
Day 8: Return to Kampala – City Tour – Departure
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for photos and a quick lunch. If time allows, take a brief Kampala city tour before your transfer to the airport for your outbound flight.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks
- Boat cruises on the Nile River and Kazinga Channel
- Nature walks and guided birding tours
- Park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking birding guide
- Bottled water during excursions
- All local transportation and fuel
- Government taxes and service charges
- International airfare
- Travel insurance and visas
- Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional activities not specified in the package
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and phone calls
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