Wings of Uganda: 16-Day Birding Adventure

Wings of Uganda: 16-Day Birding Adventure

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2-3pax $9,002 $5,562 $5,511
4-5pax $7,689 $4,249 $4,197
6-7pax $7,249 $3,809 $3,757
8-9pax $7,142 $3,703 $3,650
10-11pax $6,981 $3,542 $3,490
12-13pax $6,883 $3,443 $3,391
14-15pax $6,809 $3,402 $3,350

Rates valid till 31st/December/2025

Duration:

  • Number of Days: 16
  • Number of Nights: 15

Tour Highlights:

  • Explore Mabamba wetland for shoebill stork and African pygmy Goose.
  • Spot over 100 species in Murchison Falls National Park
  • Discover the source of the Nile River at Jinja
  • Bird watch in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s montane forests
  • Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park’s migrant-rich habitats
  • Encounter the iconic Grey Crowned crane in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Explore Kibale National Park’s Bigodi wetlands for Great Blue Turaco
  • Visit Semliki National Park for Congo River basin endemics

Overview:

  • Uganda, known for its rich biodiversity, is a paradise for birdwatchers. With over 1000 species, including endemics and migrants, this 16-day journey takes you through the country’s most spectacular birding destinations.

Included/Excluded

  • 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park entrance fees & all permits (except gorilla trekking for kids under 15)
  • Activities as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Gorilla & chimpanzee permits for children under 15
  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs)
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities not included in the itinerary

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrival and transfer to the hotel
  • Upon your arrival, you will drive to the hotel for relaxation, meals and the night as you prepare for the next day’s activities. . Stay at Jet villas eco lodge for luxury, Papyrus guest house for mid-range and Airport guest house for budget.
  • Meals: Dinner.
Day 2 Mabamba Wetland and Entebbe botanical gardens
  • After enjoying breakfast at your lodge, you will visit Mabamba wetland, a Ramsar site and habitat for the elusive Shoebill Stork. Take a canoe ride through the wetland, spotting African Pygmy Goose, purple Swamphen, and other aquatic birds.
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and later on drive to Entebbe botanical gardens for more birds. Later on you will return back to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and a beautiful night.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Entebbe to Jinja (Approx. 87km) - Mabira Forest Walk & Source of the Nile Boat Cruise.
  • After an early breakfast, you'll meet your tour leader for a briefing before setting off for Jinja along the Kampala-Jinja Highway (approximately 85 km). Along the way, you’ll make a stop at Mabira Forest, a stunning natural reserve teeming with diverse birdlife, primates, and unique tree species. Here, you'll embark on a guided nature walk through the forest, keeping an eye out for various birds, butterflies, and forest animals.
  • After the forest walk, resume your journey to Jinja, passing extensive tea and sugarcane plantations en route. Upon arrival in Jinja, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant before heading out for an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River for water birds. This tranquil cruise will take you to the Source of the Nile, with an opportunity to visit Samuka Island, a haven for bird watching. After the cruise, relax over dinner and settle into your accommodation for the night. Stay at 2Friends hotel for luxury, Brisk hotel for mid-range and Pacific cottages for budget.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 Jinja - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (Approx. 220km) with an en route visit to Kanyanda community.
  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast at your lodge and transfer from Jinja to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary with an en route visit Ewaka community project. A project under the Kanyanda Women and Youth Initiative. Here, you'll take part in an immersive local food preparation experience and also interact with the locals. Afterwards, you will enjoy a meal featuring the local dishes you helped prepare.
  • After this enriching day of cultural and educational exchange, you'll continue with your journey up to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Upon your arrival, you will check into your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the night. Stay at Amuka safari lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5 Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls NP (Approx. 148km)
  • After enjoying an early morning breakfast at your lodge, you will embark on a nature walk with an opportunity to spot different bird species including, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Northern Carmine Bee-eater, African Jacana, Black Crake, among others. After this rewarding experience, you will return to your lodge for lunch.
  • After lunch you will transfer from Ziwa Rhino to Murchison Falls National Park through landscapes and rural villages, with the potential bird sightings along the way, including, Grassland birds, Farmland birds, etc.
  • Upon your arrival at Murchison Falls National Park, you will check into your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the Night. Stay at Nile safari lodge for luxury, Fort Murchison lodge for mid-range and Murchison River lodge for budget.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 Murchison Falls NP (Nature walk, Boat Trip and Hiking to the top of the falls)
  • You will embark on a nature walk, exploring the Park’s diverse habitats including grasslands, woodlands, and riverine forests. The guided walk offers an intimate encounter with the Park’s birdlife, allowing you to spot species that might be difficult to see from a vehicle. Expect sightings of birds like Black-Billed Wood Dove, Yellow-rumped Tinker bird, Grey Headed kingfisher, etc
  • Return to your accommodation for a hearty breakfast, replenishing your energy for the day ahead. Later, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the Nile, providing a unique perspective to observe aquatic animals such as crocodiles and hippos basking along the riverbanks. Marvel at the diverse birdlife, including kingfishers, cormorants, saddle-bill storks, the rare shoebill stork, pelicans, bee-eaters, Egyptian geese, and the majestic Goliath heron, among others.
  • After the boat cruise, return to your hotel for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a hike to the top of the falls for a breathtaking view and the opportunity to capture stunning photos, including the rainbow created by the cascading water. You will still have chances to spot more birds including, Augur Buzzard, Lizard buzzard, African Goshawk, etc
  • Head back to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening, reminiscing about the day's adventures.
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Day 7 Game drive and Transfer to Kibale National Park (Approx. 284km)
  • Begin your day early with a thrilling morning game drive, offering the best opportunity to observe wildlife and savanna species like the Abyssinian Roller and the Northern Carmine Bee-eater.
  • Return to your accommodation for a hearty breakfast, replenishing your energy for the day ahead. Later, drive from Murchison falls national park to Kibale national park
  • Have a stopover for lunch along the way at a local restaurant as you also stretch your legs before you proceed with your journey up to Kibale National Park.
  • Upon your arrival at Kibale National, you will check into your lodge for relaxation, dinner and a night. Stay at Turaco Tree Tops for luxury, Isunga lodge for mid-range and Rwenzori view guest house for budget.
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Day 8 Forest Walk and Bigodi Wetlands
  • After enjoying breakfast, you will embark on forest walk to spot tropical species like the African Emerald Cuckoo and Red-headed Malimbe.
  • After this rewarding forest walk experience, you will return back to your lodge for lunch and after lunch, you will explore Bigodi wetlands to spot Great Blue Turaco, Yellow-billed Barbet, and Black-billed Turaco.
  • Return back to your lodge for dinner and the night.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9 Transfer to Semliki National Park and the game drive (Approx. 80km)
  • After enjoying breakfast, you will transfer to Semliki National Park renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Upon your arrival, you will a thrilling game drive in Semliki National Park.
  • This game drive will offer breathtaking views of the Park’s diverse wildlife, and an array of bird species after this rewarding experience, you will check into your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the night. Stay at Semliki safari lodge for luxury and Mountain of the moon hotel for mid-range and budget.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 Semliki National Park (Nature walk and Bakonzo community visit)
  • On this day, you will enjoy breakfast at your lodge, followed by a leisurely nature walk in the surrounding areas of Semliki National Park. This morning nature walk offers opportunities to spot local bird species like Congo Serpent Eagle, Black-casqued Hornbill, and Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill.
  • After the nature walk, you will return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Later on you will embark on a community visit to explore the Bakonzo people, an indigenous tribe living near Semliki National Park. You will experience the rich cultural heritage of the Bakonzo, learning about their traditional practices, customs and way of life. Later, you will return back to your lodge for dinner and the night.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11 Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Boat cruise at the Kazinga channel (approx.130km)
  • After breakfast, you will depart from Semliki National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon your arrival, you will check into your lodge for lunch and later on our guide will transfer you to Kazinga channel for a boat cruise. The channel is collection point for most of the park animals and it is one of the best places to go for birding in Uganda, expect to spot birds like African fish Eagle, grey-headed sunbird, among others.
  • Drive back to your lodge for dinner and a night. Stay at Ishasha wilderness camp for luxury, Enganzi game lodge for mid-range and Queen Elizabeth bush lodge for budget.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12 Game drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Batwa community visit) Approx. 129km
  • After enjoying an early morning breakfast at your lodge, you will embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Ishasha area for tree climbing lions and wildlife viewing experiences, found in Queen Elizabeth national park.
  • Tree climbing lions are only found in Uganda, Tanzania and Kruger national park in South Africa.
  • The best place to see them is in Uganda. While looking out for the lions, expect to spot many other migrant species. After enough of the game drive, you will proceed with your journey up to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. Upon your arrival, you will check into your lodge for lunch and later on visit the Batwa community for cultural experience as they entertain you through cultural performances. They will show you how they used to hunt small animals for food, their gathering skills, among others.
  • Return back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and the night. Stay at Chameleon hill lodge for luxury, Mucha lodge for mid-range and Gorilla valley lodge for budget.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13 Nature walk (Bwindi Impenetrable National Park) and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi (approx. 72km, 2-3 hours drive)
  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast, and embark on a nature walk that will offer you opportunities of spotting more bird species. Later on you will depart for Lake Bunyonyi which locally means the place for little birds.
  • Arrive at Lake Bunyonyi and check into your lodge for relaxation and lunch.
  • After lunch, have an enjoyable boat cruise and expect to see different bird species like red chested sun birds, the fly catchers, white tailed herons, wood peckers among others after the boat cruise, have dinner and the beautiful night at your lodge. Stay at Birds nest lodge.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 14 Lake Bunyonyi to Nshenyi cultural village (Approx. 143km)
  • After breakfast, depart from Lake Bunyonyi and head to Nshenyi Cultural Village, located near Kitwe Town on the edge of Ntungamo District.
  • Nshenyi Cultural Village offers a unique opportunity to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Banyankole people.
  • Upon arrival, have lunch and immerse yourself in the community through various activities, including nature walks, visiting homesteads, and learning about farming tools and techniques passed down through generations. Accommodation will be in a homestay, providing an authentic and immersive cultural experience.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 15 Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and a Boat cruise (Approx. 91 km)
  • After enjoying a delicious breakfast, depart from Nshenyi Cultural Village and head to Lake Mburo National Park, where you'll begin to spot savannah species. Upon your arrival, you will check into your lodge for lunch and later on embark on a boat cruise on Lake Mburo.
  • This two-hour cruise offers a different perspective of the park, allowing you to observe a variety of water birds.
  • After the boat cruise, return to your lodge for dinner and a night.
  • Stay at Kigarama wilderness lodge for luxury, Mpogo lodge for mid-range and Leopard rest camp for budget.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 16 Nature walk and Transfer to Entebbe for Departure (Approx. 290km)
  • After enjoying a delicious early morning breakfast, you will embark on a thrilling nature walk. This activity allows you to get up close to the game without disturbing them, offering a unique perspective of the park's wildlife. Later on you will depart from Lake Mburo to Entebbe, a journey that will take approximately 6 to 7 hours. Along the way, make a stop at the equator for a unique experience of standing in two hemispheres at the same time. Take this opportunity to capture memorable photos and enjoy lunch at the equator stop.
  • Upon arrival in Entebbe, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight back home or you will be dropped to the place of your own choice around Kampala or Entebbe.
  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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