14 days Birding safari Uganda

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This amazing safari will take you from Mabamba swamp to the North Eastern Uganda in search for the highly sought after birds of the region. Expect to spot different bird species worth searching for in the Pearl of Africa. It will also give you great opportunity for photography, while enjoying game drives, cultural and a boat trip.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Birds and primates

What's this trip about?

    This amazing safari will take you from Mabamba swamp to the North Eastern Uganda in search for the highly sought after birds of the region. Expect to spot different bird species worth searching for in the Pearl of Africa. It will also give you great opportunity for photography, while enjoying game drives, cultural and a boat trip.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 4 people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Murchison Falls National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Permits
    • Chimps and Gorilla
    • Park Entries
    • Transport
    • All meals
    • Accommodation
    • All activites in itinerary
    • Refreshments like water
    • Dedicated Guide

Itinerary

Travel Map
Arrival:
Complementally pick up from Airport/ hotel Accommodation before/end of trip can be arranged at an extra cost  

Day 1: Arrive – Entebbe

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, Ganyana safari driver/guide will meet and great then transfer you to your overnight accommodation in Entebbe. You will be briefed about your 15 days Uganda safari.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Lake Victoria Hotel Midrange: Admas Grand Hotel Meal plan: Full board  

Day 2: Birding in Mabamba swamp

After breakfast, head to Mabamba swamp for the Shoebill Stork. While looking for the Shoebill, we hope to also see some more African water birds like Yellow-billed Duck, African Jacana, Papyrus Gonolek, Long-toed Lapwing, also chances of the Blue-checked Bee-eater and...

Day 3: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Then transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola. While Rhino tracking, look out for various bird species. Later transfer to Murchison falls National Park. Head to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Amuka Lodge Midrange: Ziwa Rhino Lodge Meal plan: Full board  

Day 4: Birding in the Sanctuary

You will enjoy the whole day birding in the sanctuary. You will track the rhinos accompanied by an experienced guide and also find some of its 300 bird’s species. Look out for birds like Black-crowned Night-Heron, Shoebill, Ducks, Raptors, African Green Pigeon, Cuckoo...

Day 5: Birding in Masindi and transfer to Murchison Falls NP

Enjoy delicious breakfast at the lodge, transfer to Masindi and enjoy birding. Look out for birds like African open billed Stork, Grey Kestrel, White crested Turaco, African Green Pigeon, Great Blue Turaco, Ross’s Turaco, Red-headed Lovebird, Swifts, Sunbirds, Weavers...

Day 6: Birding along the Royal Mile in Budongo Forest

You will spend the day birding in the forest and along the Royal Mile, a peaceful stretch of a private road through the tropical rainforest. The forest edges and interior impressively present birds including; Compact Weaver, Ituri Batis, Chestnut-capped Flycatcher, Gr...

Day 7: Game drive and birding and visit top of the falls

Head out go for a morning game drive in the Northern sector of the park, on a good day, you will see animals like buffaloes, antelopes, lions, elephants and many more. Bird species may include the Black chest snake Eagle, blue napped mouse birds, the secretary bird an...

Day 8: Boat trip at the bottom of the falls and evening game drive.

Enjoy a boat cruise on the placid Victoria Nile to the bottom of the magnificent Murchison Falls where the Nile plunges through a narrow crevice. You will be able to see the Nile crocodile, bloat of hippos and a variety of bird species. The target will be the riverine...

Day 9: Transfer to Kitgum

After breakfast, On your way look out for birds like African open billed Stork, Grey Kestrel, African Green Pigeon, Great Blue Turaco, Ross’s Turaco, Red-headed Lovebird, Swifts, Sunbirds, Weavers, Finches among others. Later head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Acaki Lodge Midrange: Acaki Lodge Meal plan: Full board  

Day 10: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park

Breakfast will be served early, you will enjoy birding on your way to Kidepo Valley National Park. Look out for birds like Clapperton’s Francolin, Woodland Kingfisher, Spot-flanked Barbet, Swallows, Cisticolas, Sunbirds, and Shrikes among others. Later head to the lod...

Day 11: Birding and game drives in Kidepo Valley

You will spend the whole day birding and enjoying game drives. Look out for birds like Clapperton’s Francolin, White-bellied Go-away-bird, Rufous-crowned Roller, Abyssinian Scimitarbill, Black-breasted Barbet, Pink-breasted Lark, Cliff Chat, Red-pate Cisticola, Yellow...

Day 12: Transfer to Moroto

You will begin your journey to Moroto. On your way look out for bird like, Yellow-necked Spurfowl, White-bellied Bustard, Rose-ringed Parakeet, White-bellied Go-away-bird, Rufous-crowned Roller, Abyssinian Scimitarbill, Red-billed Hornbill, Jackson’s Hornbill, d’Arnau...

Day 13: Transfer back to Entebbe

You will begin your long journey to Entebbe. You will reach in the late evening, head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Lake Victoria Hotel Midrange: Admas Grand Hotel Meal plan: Full board  

Day 14: Departure

The driver will transfer you to back to Entebbe International Airport in time for your flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,300
Price per day$593
Last Updated: 0/16/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Goran Durovic

Dec 2022

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A day to remember

We spent a half of day at Ngamba Island (Victoria Lake) in order to to get to know more about the chimpanzees sanctuary. And not only that, we had an opportunities t...

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OLIVIER GEURDEN

Dec 2022

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A great time and wonderful Uganda

Mr Juma give us. My wife and me a gret time in Uganda. We been to Jinja to see the sources of the Nile and also the rapids. We had a lovely day… later on my wife had...

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Hanife

Dec 2022

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Very responsive and professional service

We used Ganyana safaris for a last minute trip to Jinja. The tour operator Juma has been very quick, responsive and professional in making our trip possible. Their v...

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At Ganyana Safaris, we’re proud to make your “Dreams of Africa” a reality with minimal stress to your psyche and finances. We’re a Ugandan local Destination Management Company that conducts tours and safari operation in the best destination spots in Uganda and the neighbouring Rwanda.

Our major safari activities are carefully selected to reward you with unforgettable memories and stories to carry back home. We also understand that Africa is a different environment from what you’re commonly used to back home, so we make sure we carefully select accommodation facilities that honour your value for comfort. We visit every facility and make sure your comfort is not compromised during your trip.

Our tailored safaris and all-inclusive with meals, transport, permits and accommodation. Please take a look at some of our customer’s favorite Uganda safari packages, then hit enquire to get the Uganda safaris experts on your trip. Lastly, we are also partners with SafariBookings as far as tours and travel is concerned.

Why we love this operator
They are a local operator that specializes in no-stress, all-inclusive Uganda and Rwanda safaris.
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Taking special care of the details that make for a smooth, comfortable trip, including the meals, transport, permits, and accommodation.

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    • Tips and Gratuities
    • Alcoholic drinks and International flights

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & Dinner
Age Requirements
12 years and up
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