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11 Days Uganda Primates & Birding Safari

11 Days | Uganda

11 Days
Uganda
Birding & Primates
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315+
Bird Species
5
National Parks
11
Days
100
Adventure
Duration
11 Days
Trip Type
Birding & Primates
Location
Mabamba, Bwindi, QENP, Murchison, Kibale, Semliki
Group Size
2 - 6 People
Accommodation
Lodges & Tented Camps
Highlights

Tour Highlights

Spot 315+ bird species across Uganda's top national parks
Combine birding with gorilla and chimpanzee tracking
Search for the Shoebill Stork at Mabamba Swamp
Birding in Bwindi for Albertine Rift endemics
Expert Ugandan ornithologist guide throughout
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrival & Mabamba Swamp
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to Mabamba for Shoebill search.
Arrive at Entebbe Airport and transfer to Mabamba Swamp. Afternoon boat trip searching for the Shoebill Stork, Papyrus Gonolek, Blue-breasted Bee-eater.
Overnight: Mabamba Wetland Eco Camp
2
Bwindi — Gorillas & Forest Birding
Gorilla trekking combined with forest birding in Bwindi.
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Morning gorilla trekking. Afternoon birding for Great Blue Turaco, African Green Broadbill, Rwenzori Turaco, Bar-tailed Trogon.
Overnight: Buhoma Lodge
3
Queen Elizabeth NP — Kazinga Channel
Boat safari on Kazinga Channel for waterbirds.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP. Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel for African Fish Eagle, Pied Kingfisher, African Skimmer, Grey Crowned Crane.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge
4
Murchison Falls NP
Game drive and birding at Murchison Falls.
Drive to Murchison Falls NP. Game drive birding for Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Red-throated Bee-eater, Denham's Bustard.
Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge
5
Kibale Forest — Chimps & Birding
Chimpanzee tracking and forest birding in Kibale.
Transfer to Kibale Forest. Morning chimpanzee tracking. Afternoon birding for Green-breasted Pitta, Rwenzori Turaco, Black Bee-eater.
Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale
6
Semliki Wildlife Reserve
Congo Basin birding species at Semliki.
Drive to Semliki Wildlife Reserve for Congo Basin species: African Grey Parrot, Nkulengu Rail, White-crested Hornbill.
Overnight: Semliki Safari Lodge
7
Lake Mburo NP
Boat safari and lakeshore birding at Lake Mburo.
Transfer to Lake Mburo NP. Boat safari for African Finfoot, Blue-headed Coucal, Papyrus Yellow Warbler. Afternoon game drive birding.
Overnight: Mihingo Lodge
8
Entebbe Botanical Gardens
Birding at Entebbe Botanical Gardens along Lake Victoria.
Transfer to Entebbe. Birding at Entebbe Botanical Gardens for Ross's Turaco, Orange Weaver, African Grey Parrot.
Overnight: Boma Guest House Entebbe
9
Kazinga Channel Revisit
Full day on Kazinga Channel for missed species.
Return to Kazinga Channel area targeting species missed on day 3. Focus on Pel's Fishing Owl, African Grey Parrot, Black Bee-eater.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge
10
Budongo Forest — Royal Mile
Birding the famous Royal Mile in Budongo Forest.
Transfer to Budongo Forest for the Royal Mile birding walk. Target Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, Yellow-footed Flycatcher, Nahan's Francolin.
Overnight: Budongo Eco Lodge
11
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Departure
Final birding at Ziwa before departure.
Morning at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and birding. Target White-winged Warbler, Pennant-winged Nightjar. Transfer to Entebbe for departure.
Day ends at Entebbe Airport
Pricing

Tour Packages

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Standard
$4,800 / person
  • Mid-range lodges throughout
  • Professional birding guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle
  • All park entry fees
  • Full-board meals
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Premium
$8,600 / person
  • Luxury lodges & camps
  • Private expert ornithologist
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • All fees included
  • Gorilla & chimp permits included
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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
  • Bottled drinking water
  • All boat trips

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Uganda tourist visa ($50)
  • Gorilla permit ($800 — can be arranged)
  • Chimpanzee permit ($200 — can be arranged)
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic beverages
Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“The perfect combination of primates and birding. Seeing gorillas in Bwindi and then birding for Albertine Rift endemics — unforgettable.”

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Elena Petrova
Moscow, Russia

“315 species in 11 days plus gorillas and chimps. Best safari I've ever done. The Shoebill at Mabamba was the cherry on top.”

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Thomas Andersson
Gothenburg, Sweden

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