Tour Summary
Experience Uganda’s best birding hotspots and scenic landscapes on this 10-Day Birding & Scenic Safari. Explore Mabamba Swamp, Kibale, Bigodi Wetlands, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo, spotting rare and endemic bird species, while enjoying wildlife, nature walks, and breathtaking scenery. Ideal for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and photographers.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Mabamba Swamp Birding
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest
Day 3: Bigodi Wetlands & Forest Birding
Day 4: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Birding Along Kazinga Channel
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 7: Ruhija Birdwatching
Day 8: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi
Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park
Day 10: Lake Mburo – Return to Kampala
Safari Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Mabamba Swamp Birding
Depart from Kampala or Entebbe to Mabamba Swamp, a top birding site famous for the Shoebill stork. Enjoy a guided birdwatching boat tour among papyrus and swamp habitats.
Return to Kampala or stay nearby for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Lodge or hotel near Mabamba / Kampala
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest
After breakfast, drive southwest to Kibale Forest National Park, home to chimpanzees and diverse birdlife. Stop for lunch en route, enjoying scenic landscapes.
Arrive at the lodge and relax. Optional evening birding or nature walk. Dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Bigodi Wetlands & Forest Birding
Spend the morning at Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, renowned for forest and wetland bird species. Guided walks allow spotting turacos, kingfishers, hornbills, and many endemics.
Afternoon at leisure or additional forest exploration. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale Forest
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing scenic crater lakes. Check in at your lodge and enjoy an evening game drive, spotting elephants, buffaloes, lions, and Uganda kobs.
Overnight: Lodge or safari camp in Queen Elizabeth NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Birding Along Kazinga Channel
Enjoy early morning birding along the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, and abundant waterbirds. Spot African fish eagles, herons, kingfishers, and more.
Optional afternoon game drive or lodge relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Lodge or safari camp in Queen Elizabeth NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Forest, famous for its gorillas and rich birdlife. Stop for lunch en route, enjoying scenic photo stops.
Arrive at the lodge, enjoy an optional evening forest birdwatching walk. Dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi Forest
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Ruhija Birdwatching
Explore the Ruhija sector of Bwindi, known for its highland bird species and lush scenery. Guided morning birding walks allow sightings of endemics such as African green broadbill, Rwenzori turaco, and black bee-eater.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi Forest
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s picturesque highland lake. Enjoy birdwatching, canoeing, and scenic walks around the lake, spotting aquatic and forest-edge birds.
Dinner and overnight at a lakeside lodge.
Overnight: Lodge on Lake Bunyonyi
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its zebra herds and diverse birdlife. Enjoy morning and afternoon birding excursions to spot kingfishers, weavers, and sunbirds, alongside wildlife sightings.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight: Lodge or safari camp in Lake Mburo NP
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Lake Mburo – Return to Kampala
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala, stopping for scenic photo opportunities and a final birding session along the way. Arrive in the evening, concluding the 10-Day Birding & Scenic Uganda Safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Inclusions
• Return transport in a safari vehicle
• Professional English-speaking birding and safari guide
• Park entrance fees at Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Mburo
• Guided birding walks in Mabamba, Bigodi Wetlands, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo
• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo NP
• Accommodation (9 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• Bottled drinking water
Tour Exclusions
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses and souvenirs
• Tips and gratuities
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Optional activities not mentioned
