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7-Day Uganda Birding Safari

Journey Overview

Uganda is one of Africa's top birding destinations with over 1,070 recorded bird species. This 7-day safari targets the most sought-after species including the prehistoric shoebill stork, great blue turaco, African green broadbill, and 24 species of sunbirds. Visit Mabamba Swamp, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Led by an expert birding guide with a spotting scope and comprehensive bird list.

Destinations

Mabamba Swamp, Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Group Size

Specialist Birding Group (Max 4)

Best Season

November–April (migratory birds present)

Difficulty

Moderate

Style

birding, nature, wildlife, photography, specialist

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Your Journey Day by Day

1

Entebbe – Mabamba Swamp

Morning birding at Mabamba Swamp for shoebill. Afternoon transfer to Murchison Falls.

Shoebill tracking, birding
Paraa Safari Lodge
Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 vehicle
4

Kibale Forest Birding

Full day birding in Kibale National Park. Target: green breasted pitta, yellow billed barbet.

Birding walk
Kibale Forest Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 vehicle
7

Bwindi to Entebbe – Departure

Final morning birding for Albertine Rift endemics. Return to Entebbe.

Birding, return transfer
None
Breakfast, Lunch
Private 4x4 vehicle

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