14-Day Uganda Birding and Primate Safari

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This wonderful 14 day birding safari takes you through the Mabamba wetland, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Other famous birding sites featured in the itinerary include Lake Mburo National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve, Semliki Valley National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. Shoebill, Green-bre...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Embark on the birding journey to Mabamba swamp
    • Visit Budongo forest
    • Explore mixed habitats of Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park
    • Explore the birds of Kibale Forest National Park
    • Embark on the transfer to Semliki Forest National Park
    • Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park’s 600 bird species
    • Explore the Ishasha section in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

What's this trip about?

    This wonderful 14 day birding safari takes you through the Mabamba wetland, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Other famous birding sites featured in the itinerary include Lake Mburo National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve, Semliki Valley National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. Shoebill, Green-breasted Pitta and Red-faced Barbet are just some of the star birds likely to be encountered on this safari.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Singles Travel
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Entebbe
  • Murchison Falls National Park
  • Nairobi
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Park fees (For non-residents)
    • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
    • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
    • A professional driver/guide
    • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
    • All Taxes/VAT
    • Round-trip airport transfer
    • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda

Meals : Breakfast & dinner

Accommodation:The Boma Nairobi

Main Destination: Entebbe

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by a company representative and transferred you to your Hotel. But depending on your time of arriva...

Day 2:Mabamba Swamp

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kabalega Resort

Main Destination: Mabamba Swamp

After breakfast, we will embark on the birding journey to Mabamba swamp, a large wetland on the shores of Lake Victoria in the west of Kampala. The ...

Day 3: Budongo Forest

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Murchison's Falls River Lodge

Main Destination: Budongo Forest

Best Time to Visit: Dec to March and June to July (Easy chimp trekking)

Early morning we will transfer to the adjacent Budongo...

Day 4:Murchison Falls National Park and transfer to Masindi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kabalega Resort

Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time to Visit: December to February (Easier to spot animals)

The mixed habitats of Uganda’s largest park, Murchison Falls...

Day 5:Kibale National Park and Forest Birding

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

Main Destination: Kibale Forest National Park

Best Time to Visit: December to February and June to July

After breakfast, we transfer to Kibale National Park....

Day 6: Kibale National Park and optional Chimpanzee trekking

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mountains of the Moon Hotel

Main Destination: Kibale Forest National Park

This day is designed to enable you to explore the birds of Kibale Forest National Park. We have a chance of spotting the G...

Day 7: Birding Semliki National Park

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mountains of the Moon Hotel

Main Destination: Semuliki National Park

After an early breakfast embark on the transfer to Semliki Forest National Park. The forest tract of Semliki is an extension of...

Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Bush Lodge - Bandas

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time to Visit:January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

Early morning we will depart for Queen Elizabeth Na...

Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation:  Buhoma Community Haven Lodge

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Best Time to Visit: June to August and December to February

After breakfast we will make our way to Bwindi ...

Day 10: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Haven Lodge

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After your early morning breakfast, we will gather at the Park Headquarters for a briefing from the park rangers ab...

Day 11: Birding Ruhija via Neck

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early morning after breakfast we will go birding in the Ruhija area and look out for birds like the Grey-throated Barbet, Red-...

Day 12: Ruhija and extension to Umubwindi Swamp

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a true birders’ paradise. The forested hillslopes of Ruhija offers b...

Day 13: Lake Mburo National Park

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation : Rwakobo Rock

Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park

Best Time to Visit: June to August and December to February

After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Mburo National Park (235km). We w...

Day 14:Lake Mburo and transfer to Entebbe

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park

Our early morning private boat ride on Lake Mburo will increase our chances of viewing African Finfoot, a range of Kingfishers and the African Fish Eagle. We will slowly bird ...

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Price From $7,015
Price per day$501
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights (From/to home)
    • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
    • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
    • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
    • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
    • Drinks

Accommodation

The Boma Nairobi Mid-range hotel in or near Nairobi Kabalega Resort Mid-range lodge in or near Mabamba Swamp Murchison's Falls River Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Budongo without fences Kabalega Resort Mid-range lodge Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent) Mid-range tented camp just outside Kibale NP Mountains of the Moon Hotel Mid-range hotel in or near Fort Portal Bush Lodge – Bandas Mid-range lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences Buhoma Community Haven Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP Gorilla Mist Camp Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP without fences Rwakobo Rock Mid-range lodge just outside Lake Mburo NP,
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Meals Included

14 Break fast, 13 Lunch and 14 Dinner

Age Requirements
12 years and up
Additional Information

Important to Know

  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • This tour must be paid in US Dollars (USD).

Activities & Transportation

  • Activities: game drives, specialized birding (with a professional birding guide), nature hikes/walks & boat trip
  • Game drives: pop-up roof minivan
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
  • A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included
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