7 Days Uganda Birding Tours

Overview.

Welcome to the amazing 7 days Uganda Birding Tours the ultimate adventure into the avian life of the Pearl of Africa. The 7 days Uganda Birding tour will take you through amazing Uganda safari destinations known for birding tours. It is an opportunity for you to explore and learn about the different bird species of Africa. Below is the detailed Itinerary for the 7 Days Uganda Birding Tour.

Safari Summary.

Day 1: Arrival and Mabamba birding tour

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park

Day 3: Birding in Kibale National Park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 4: Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 5: Morning game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 6: Mountain gorilla trekking and Batwa community tour

Day 7: Birding in Lake Bunyonyi and transfer to Kampala

Detailed Itinerary.            

Day 1: Arrival and Mabamba birding tour

Upon arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, you will meet our professional driver. He or she will brief you about the 7 days Uganda Birding Tours. You will go on a boat to Mabamba Island for an amazing birding safari. You will trek through the Mabamba swamp to Lutembe Bay. While there enjoy exceptional views of many bird species including the rare shoebill stork. Lunch will be along the way. In the evening, you will return to your lodge in Entebbe or Kampala for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch, and Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, you will embark on the drive to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive comes with scenic views of the surrounding areas including the Rwenzori Mountains. You will have an en-route lunch. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Birding in Kibale National Park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After a delicious breakfast, you will enjoy an amazing birding tour in Kibale National Park. You will visit different places including Bigodi wetland or Magombe swamp. Kibale National Park is home to many primates including chimpanzees and white colobus monkeys. You will return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, you will embark on the transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey comes with scenic views of the surrounding areas including the Rwenzori Mountains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will be led by a professional guide on your birding adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is home to multiple bird species including the grey-crowned crested crane, Abyssinian ground hornbill, go-away bird, African kingfisher, and many more.

Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park comes with views of wildlife including elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, and many more. Lunch and dinner will be at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Morning game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and embark on a game drive in the Ishasha sector. The sector is famous for being home to the rare tree-climbing lions. The sector is also a reliable birding destination since it is home to many Rift Valley endemic species.

Lunch will be along the way. Upon arrival at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6: Mountain gorilla trekking and Batwa community tour

After breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters for a briefing. After the briefing, you will embark on the amazing gorilla trekking adventure in the forests of Bwindi. The park is also a perfect area for spotting birds. Upon meeting the gorillas, you will spend one hour in their presence. You will return to your lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, you will go for an amazing Batwa community tour. The tour will allow you to interact with the local members of the communities. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: Birding in Lake Bunyonyi and transfer to Kampala

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Lake Bunyonyi. The lake is a famous birding destination. It is also home to 29 islands each with a unique history. A canoe on Lake Bunyonyi will allow you to spot many bird species. You will then transfer to Kampala with an en-route lunch. Another stopover will be at the Uganda equator. The driver will drop you off at the Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight.

Meals: Lunch and dinner