11 Days Uganda Birding Safaris

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kampala

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• Morning/Afternoon:
  • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
  • Transfer to your hotel in Kampala.
• Lunch:
  • Lunch at a local restaurant or hotel.
• Afternoon:
  • Optional visit to the Uganda Museum or local markets.
• Evening:
  • Dinner at the hotel.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Kampala to Mabamba Swamp

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• Early Morning:
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Drive to Mabamba Swamp (approx. 2 hours).
• Late Morning/Afternoon:
  • Birdwatching in Mabamba Swamp, known for its papyrus species including the Shoebill Stork.
  • Boat ride through the swamp for optimal birding.
• Lunch:
  • Picnic lunch or at a local restaurant.
• Evening:
  • Return to Kampala.
  • Dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation:

• Mid-range Option: Serena Hotel Kampala / Sheraton Kampala Hotel / similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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• Early Morning:
  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
  • Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approx. 8-10 hours), with scenic views and birdwatching stops along the way.
• Lunch:
  • Packed lunch or at a local restaurant en route.
• Evening:
  • Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi.
  • Briefing about birding in the park, dinner and accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Birding in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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• Early Morning:
  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Full day of birdwatching in Bwindi, focusing on species like the African Green Broadbill, Black Bee-eater, and various forest canaries.
• Lunch:
  • Picnic lunch or at the lodge.
• Evening:
  • Return to the lodge for dinner. And accommodation.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Bwindi to Ruhija (Birding in Ruhija Sector)

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• Morning:
  • Breakfast at the lodge and check-out.
  • Transfer to Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approx. 2-3 hours).
• Late Morning/Afternoon:
  • Birdwatching in Ruhija, known for the rare Albertine Rift endemics like the Shelley’s Crimsonwing and the Blue-headed Sunbird.
• Lunch:
  • Picnic lunch or at a local restaurant.
• Evening:
  • Arrive at your lodge in Ruhija.
  • Dinner and accommodation at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Ruhija to Queen Elizabeth National Park

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• Morning:
  • Breakfast at the lodge and check-out.
  • Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 3-4 hours).
• Lunch:
  • Packed lunch or at a local restaurant.
• Afternoon:
  • Bird watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park, focusing on species such as the African Skimmer and the Pink-backed Pelican.
• Evening:
  • Arrive at your lodge in the park.
  • Dinner and accommodation at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park

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• Early Morning:
  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Full day of bird watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park, including a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel.
• Lunch:
  • Picnic lunch or at the lodge.
• Evening:
  • Dinner at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and accommodation.

Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kibale Forest National Park

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• Early Morning:
  • Breakfast at the lodge and check-out.
  • Drive to Kibale Forest National Park (approx. 4-5 hours).
• Lunch:
  • Packed lunch or at a local restaurant en route.
• Afternoon:
  • Arrive at your lodge near Kibale.
  • Optional evening birding walk.
• Evening:
  • Dinner at the lodge and accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Birding in Kibale Forest National Park

• Early Morning:
  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Full day of birdwatching in Kibale Forest, renowned for species like the Green-breasted Pitta, Great Blue Turaco, and the Black-capped Apalis.
• Lunch:
  • Picnic lunch or at the lodge.
• Evening:
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Kibale Forest to Lake Mburo National Park

• Morning:
  • Breakfast at the lodge and check-out.
  • Drive to Lake Mburo National Park (approx. 4-5 hours).
• Lunch:
  • Packed lunch or at a local restaurant.
• Afternoon:
  • Birdwatching around Lake Mburo, looking for species like the African Finfoot and the White-winged Warbler.
• Evening:
  • Arrive at your lodge in the park.
  • Dinner and accommodation at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Lake Mburo National Park to Kampala and Departure

• Early Morning:
  • Breakfast at the lodge.
  • Morning birding walk in Lake Mburo National Park.
• Late Morning:
  • Check-out and drive back to Kampala (approx. 4-5 hours).
• Lunch:
  • Lunch in Kampala or en route.
• Afternoon:
  • Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or relaxation in Kampala.
• Evening:
  • Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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