10-Day Birding Safari in Uganda

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park (approx. 4 hrs). In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive focused on woodland species, including Crested Barbet, Black-bellied Bustard, and Red-faced Barbet. Lake Mburo’s diverse habitats make it a great place for birding.

Accommodation Options

• Luxury: Mihingo Lodge
• Midrange: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
• Budget: Eagles’ Nest Lodge

Start the day with a boat ride on Lake Mburo to spot waterbirds like the African Finfoot, Papyrus Gonolek, and Yellow-billed Stork. After the cruise, take a guided nature walk to spot terrestrial species like African Grey Hornbill and Lesser Honeyguide. Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in the afternoon (approx. 4-5 hrs).

Accommodation Options (Bwindi)

• Luxury: Buhoma Lodge / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
• Midrange: Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp

Spend the entire day birding in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of Uganda’s top birding destinations. Search for Albertine Rift endemics like the African Green Broadbill, Regal Sunbird, Handsome Francolin, Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher, and Shelley’s Crimsonwing. The forest is also home to a variety of primates, including gorillas, which may be encountered during your birding walk.

• Accommodation: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge / Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
• Midrange: Gorilla Mist Camp
• Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 5 hrs), with a birding stop en route. Arrive in Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife. Spend the afternoon birding in the savannah, spotting species like the Grey Kestrel, Martial Eagle, and Black-lored Babbler.

Accommodation Options (Queen Elizabeth NP)

• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
• Midrange: Enganzi Game Lodge
• Budget: Bush Lodge

Start with an early game drive in Kasenyi Plains to spot species like the White-tailed Lark, Temminck’s Courser, and African Fish Eagle. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel to observe Great White Pelican, Yellow-billed Stork, and various kingfishers. Optional birding walk in Maramagambo Forest for forest species.

• Accommodation: Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
• Midrange: Enganzi Game Lodge
• Budget: Bush Lodge

Drive to Kibale Forest National Park (approx. 4-5 hrs), home to a variety of forest species. Spend the afternoon birding in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary to see species like the White-spotted Flufftail, Great Blue Turaco, Papyrus Canary, and Speckled Tinkerbird.

Accommodation Options (Kibale)

• Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
• Midrange: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
• Budget: Kibale Forest Camp

Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest followed by birding in the forest to see species like Blue-throated Roller, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, and Yellow-billed Barbet. In the afternoon, drive to Murchison Falls National Park.

Accommodation Options (Murchison Falls NP)

• Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
• Midrange: Red Chilli Rest Camp
• Budget: Murchison River Lodge

Spend the day exploring Murchison Falls National Park. Take a morning boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to view waterbirds like the African Skimmer, White-headed Vulture, and Papyrus Yellow Warbler. Afterward, enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot terrestrial birds such as Crowned Crane, Secretary Bird, and Marabou Stork.

• Accommodation: Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
• Midrange: Red Chilli Rest Camp
• Budget: Murchison River Lodge

In the morning, visit Murchison Falls before driving back to Entebbe (approx. 5–6 hrs), with optional birding stops along the way. Depending on your flight time, you may be transferred directly to Entebbe International Airport.