8-Day Birding Safari Across Uganda’s Top Birding Hotspots

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Mabamba Swamp

• Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our guide. After a short briefing, head to Mabamba Swamp—a top site for the rare Shoebill Stork. Enjoy a canoe birding experience through the papyrus channels.
  Overnight: Entebbe

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

• Depart early for Kibale Forest, home to over 370 bird species including the Green-breasted Pitta and African Grey Parrot. En route, enjoy scenic views of tea plantations and possible birding stopovers.
  Overnight: Kibale / Fort Portal area

Day 3: Birding in Bigodi Wetland & Kibale Forest

• Begin your day with a guided birding walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for species like the Papyrus Gonolek, Great Blue Turaco, and White-spotted Flufftail. In the afternoon, explore the forest trails in search of forest-dwelling birds and primates.
  Overnight: Kibale / Fort Portal

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, birding along the way. Enjoy a game drive in the afternoon for sightings of Martial Eagles, Black-bellied Bustards, and other savannah species.
  Overnight: Inside or near Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 5: Birding & Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

• Go for a morning birding session in the park’s Mweya Peninsula and Kasenyi plains. Later, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for waterbirds like African Skimmers, Pelicans, and Cormorants.
  Overnight: Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Buhoma)

• Drive to Bwindi, a globally recognized Important Birding Area (IBA) with over 350 species, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Birding en route and upon arrival around the Buhoma sector.
  Overnight: Bwindi (Buhoma sector)

Day 7: Full-Day Birding in Bwindi Forest

• Spend a full day birding in Bwindi’s lush montane forest, searching for rare species like the African Green Broadbill, Ruwenzori Batis, Handsome Francolin, and Dusky Crimsonwing.
  Overnight: Bwindi

Day 8: Return to Entebbe & Departure

• After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe with scenic stops along the way. Depending on your flight time, optional stop at the Equator for photos and souvenirs.
  Drop-off: Entebbe International Airport or hotel.