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10 Days Uganda Birding, Rhinos & Primates

10 Days | Uganda

10 Days
Uganda
Birding Safari
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300+
Bird Species
5
National Parks
10
Days
100
Adventure
Duration
10 Days
Trip Type
Birding Safari
Location
Multi-Park, Uganda
Group Size
2 - 6 People
Accommodation
Lodges & Tented Camps
Highlights

Tour Highlights

Track the iconic Shoebill Stork in Mabamba Swamp
Spot 300+ bird species across five national parks
Encounter rhinos and primates alongside birding
Explore Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth & Murchison Falls
Expert ornithologist guide throughout
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrival in Entebbe & Botanical Gardens Birding
Welcome birding walk at Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel near the shores of Lake Victoria. In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle introductory birding walk at Entebbe Botanical Gardens, spotting species such as Grey-crowned Crane, African Fish Eagle, Great Blue Turaco, and various sunbirds and weavers along the lakeshore.
Overnight: Boma Guest House Entebbe
2
Mabamba Swamp — Shoebill Stork Tracking
Full-day canoe expedition for the legendary Shoebill.
Depart early for Mabamba Swamp, one of Africa's best sites for the rare Shoebill Stork. Glide through papyrus channels in a traditional canoe while scanning for Shoebill, Papyrus Gonolek, Blue-headed Coucal, African Jacana, and Malachite Kingfisher. Afternoon birding around the wetland edge for herons, egrets, and raptors.
Overnight: Mabamba Wetland Eco Camp
3
Transfer to Kibale Forest — Bigodi Wetland Birding
Drive west to Kibale; afternoon at Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Drive to Kibale Forest National Park. In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a birding hotspot with over 200 species including Great Blue Turaco, White-spotted Flufftail, Papyrus Canary, and Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill. The community-run sanctuary also offers glimpses of primates.
Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale
4
Kibale Forest Canopy & Understory Birding
Dawn walk targeting forest specialists and primates.
Early morning forest walk in Kibale targeting canopy and understory species: Green-breasted Pitta, African Pitta, Rwenzori Turaco, Black Bee-eater. In the afternoon, continue birding along forest trails with chances to see chimpanzees and red colobus monkeys in the same habitat.
Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale
5
Queen Elizabeth NP — Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for waterbirds and wildlife.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa's best waterbird spectacles with African Skimmer, Pink-backed Pelican, Martial Eagle, African Fish Eagle, and large concentrations of hippos and crocodiles along the banks.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge
6
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Birding
Drive to Bwindi for Albertine Rift endemic birds.
Transfer south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Albertine Rift endemic hotspot. Afternoon birding walk targeting African Green Broadbill, Shelley's Crimsonwing, Rwenzori Turaco, Bar-tailed Trogon, and over 350 species recorded in this ancient forest.
Overnight: Buhoma Lodge
7
Bwindi Full-Day Birding — Ruhija Sector
Full day targeting rare Albertine endemics in Ruhija.
Full day birding in Bwindi's Ruhija sector, one of the best locations for Albertine Rift endemics. Target species include Grauer's Broadbill, Handsome Francolin, Dwarf Honeyguide, Kivu Ground-thrush. The montane bamboo zone offers unique habitat and birding unlike anywhere else in East Africa.
Overnight: Buhoma Lodge
8
Lake Mburo NP — Savanna & Lakeshore Birding
Transfer to Lake Mburo for acacia woodland species.
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's only park with true savanna habitat. Evening game drive and birding targeting African Finfoot, Red-faced Barbet, Tabora Cisticola, Brown-chested Lapwing, alongside zebra, eland, and impala.
Overnight: Mihingo Lodge
9
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary — Rhino Tracking & Birding
Track white rhinos on foot and bird the sanctuary grasslands.
Transfer north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Uganda's only location for white rhinos. Walk with rangers to track rhinos on foot while birding the surrounding grasslands for Pennant-winged Nightjar, Grey-crowned Crane, Shoebill Stork, and savanna raptors. Afternoon continuation toward Entebbe.
Overnight: Boma Guest House Entebbe
10
Departure
Final birding and airport transfer.
Enjoy a final morning birding session at Entebbe Botanical Gardens or along the Lake Victoria shoreline before your airport transfer. Depart with memories of over 300 bird species, rhinos, primates, and the incredible biodiversity of Uganda.
Day ends at Entebbe International Airport
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Tour Packages

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Standard
$4,400 / person
  • Mid-range lodges & tented camps
  • Professional birding guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle transport
  • All park entry fees
  • Full-board meals
  • Boat trips & rhino tracking
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Premium
$7,800 / person
  • Luxury lodges & premium camps
  • Private expert ornithologist guide
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • All park & boat fees included
  • Premium full-board dining
  • Spotting scopes & field guides provided
  • Airport VIP lounge access
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Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need

Included

  • All park entry and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking birding guide
  • Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Boat trips (Mabamba, Kazinga Channel)
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
  • Bottled drinking water

Not Included

  • International flights to/from Entebbe
  • Uganda tourist visa ($50)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“The Shoebill sighting alone was worth the entire trip. Our guide knew every call, every habitat. We logged over 320 species in 10 days — absolutely phenomenal birding.”

H
Hans Müller
Munich, Germany

“Beautifully organised from start to finish. The variety of habitats — swamps, montane forest, savanna — kept every day exciting. NatureNest truly understands birders.”

S
Sophie Dubois
Lyon, France

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