14-Day Forest Birding Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Uganda – Entebbe Botanical Gardens

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your bird guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for an afternoon birding session at Entebbe Botanical Gardens or Uganda Wildlife Education Centre to spot Great Blue Turaco, Ross’s Turaco, and Orange Weaver.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Via Via Guest House
Meal Plan: Bed & BreakFast.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

ViaVia Uganda Entebbe

• Budget guest house located in Entebbe (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Birding in Mabira Forest

Head to Mabira Forest, home to over 315 bird species, including Tit Hylia, White-spotted Flufftail, and Forest Wood-hoopoe. Look out for Nahan’s Francolin, Yellow-throated Tinkerbird, and African Pygmy Kingfisher.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Rain Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Mabira Forest Reserve

Accommodation:

Rain Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Mabira FR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Budongo Forest

Early morning transfer to Budongo Forest, one of Uganda’s richest birding sites, famous for species like Yellow-footed Flycatcher, Ituri Batis, and White-thighed Hornbill. Stopovers along the way for roadside birding.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Budongo Forest Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit April to August (Best for chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Budongo Forest

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Budongo Eco Lodge

• Budget lodge located inside Budongo Forest (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Birding at Royal Mile – Budongo Forest

Explore the Royal Mile, a top birding trail, searching for Puvel’s Illadopsis, Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, and Black-eared Ground-Thrush. Other key species include White-headed Saw-wing and Honeyguide Greenbul.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Masindi Hotel
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Masindi Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located outside Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Busingiro & Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Start your day with an exciting morning birding session at Busingiro, spotting diverse species in their natural habitat. Later, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, home to over 330 bird species, including the elusive Green-breasted Pitta.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guest House
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Birding at Kibale – Green-breasted Pitta & Optional Chimpanzee Tracking

Full days of birding in Kibale Forest, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, and Sebitoli for species like Abyssinian Ground Thrush, Yellow-spotted Barbet, and White-collared Oliveback. Optional chimpanzee tracking available upon request.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guest House
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Birding at Kibale – Green-breasted Pitta & Optional Chimpanzee Tracking

Full days of birding in Kibale Forest, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, and Sebitoli for species like Abyssinian Ground Thrush, Yellow-spotted Barbet, and White-collared Oliveback. Optional chimpanzee tracking available upon request.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guest House
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Birding in Semliki National Park

Explore Semliki National Park, Uganda’s only true lowland tropical forest, teeming with diverse birdlife. Spot rare species like the Congo Serpent Eagle, Lyre-tailed Honeyguide, and Black-wattled Hornbill as you immerse yourself in this unique ecosystem.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Rwenzori View Guest House
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Semuliki National Park

Best Time To Go December to March and June to August (Dry and early Wet seasons)

High Season June to September (But it is never busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Ruwenzori View Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Semuliki NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Birding in Semliki National Park

Continue your search for rare and elusive birds in Semliki National Park, including the Nkulengu Rail, White-throated Blue Swallow, and African Piculet. Enjoy the rich biodiversity of this tropical paradise as you explore its pristine habitats.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Rwenzori View Guest House
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Semuliki National Park

Accommodation:

Ruwenzori View Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Semuliki NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Another Birding in Semliki National Park

Continue your quest for rare and elusive birds in Semliki National Park, keeping an eye out for the Nkulengu Rail, White-throated Blue Swallow, and African Piculet. Immerse yourself in the park’s rich avian diversity as you navigate its lush, lowland tropical forest.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Rwenzori View Guest House
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Semuliki National Park

Accommodation:

Ruwenzori View Guesthouse

• Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Semuliki NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Africa’s top birding destination. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a remarkable array of Albertine Rift endemics, including the vibrant Rwenzori Turaco, the rare Shelley’s Crimsonwing, and the striking Regal Sunbird.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

Show more

GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Buhoma Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Albertine Rift Endemics Tour & Optional Gorilla Trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest hosts over 23 Albertine Rift endemics, including the elusive African Green Broadbill, Handsome Francolin, and Strange Weaver. Immerse yourself in its rich biodiversity, with an optional gorilla trekking experience for an unforgettable adventure.

Activity: Gorilla Tracking
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Buhoma Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Birding at Ruhija – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Visit Ruhija, a prime birding site in Bwindi, to search for high-altitude specialties like the Rwenzori Apalis, Stripe-breasted Tit, and Purple-breasted Sunbird. Enjoy breathtaking forest scenery as you explore one of the best birding spots in the Albertine Rift.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Broad Bill Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Ruhija Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Accommodation:

Broadbill Forest Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Kampala/Entebbe

Final birding stops en route before heading back to Kampala/Entebbe for a lift into the skys and Back home.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.