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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Uganda Transfer to Hotel
Arrival in Uganda Transfer to Hotel
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our birding safari guide holding a placard with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel for a briefing about the tour, followed by rest and relaxation.
Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Lake Victoria View Guest House
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB).
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- ViaVia Uganda Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Kisoro – Birding in Echuya Forest
Transfer to Kisoro – Birding in Echuya Forest
After an early breakfast, depart for Kisoro in southwestern Uganda. En route, stop at Echuya Forest for a brief birding experience, where you may spot species like the Doherty’s Bushshrike, Regal Sunbird, and Strange Weaver. Proceed to Kisoro for an overnight stay.
Activity: Scenic Drive, Birding
Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel
Meal Plan: Half Board (HB).
- Main Destination:
- Kisoro (Town)
- Accommodation:
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Travellers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Birding in Mgahinga National Park
Birding in Mgahinga National Park
Today’s birding adventure will take you through Mgahinga National Park’s montane habitats. Key species to look out for include the Rwenzori Turaco, Dusky Turtle Dove, Cape Robin-Chat, Kivu Ground Thrush, and White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest.
Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB).
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Birding in Ruhija
Birding in Ruhija
Begin the day with birding in the Rift Valley swamps, searching for the elusive Grauer’s Rush Warbler and Little Rush Warbler. In the afternoon, explore the forest trails for species like the Mountain Illadopsis and African Hill Babbler.
Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB).
- Main Destination:
- Ruhija Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
- Accommodation:
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Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Birding in Mubwindi Swamp
Birding in Mubwindi Swamp
Mubwindi Swamp is a birding paradise. Spend the day tracking birds like the Grauer’s Broadbill, Black-billed Turaco, Olive Woodpecker, and Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher. This is one of the most rewarding birding days on the trip.
Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB).
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bakiga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Birding in Buhoma – Transfer to Bwindi
Birding in Buhoma – Transfer to Bwindi
Drive to the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, stopping for birding along the way. Expect to see the Black Bee-eater, Red-throated Wryneck, Cassin’s Grey Flycatcher, and White-starred Robin.
Activity: Birding, Scenic Drive
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB).
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Birding in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Birding in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Another full day of birding in Bwindi’s rich rainforest. Target species include the Pink-footed Puffback, Yellow-billed Barbet, Bar-tailed Trogon, Cassin’s Honeyguide, and Short-tailed Warbler.
Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB).
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Buhoma Community Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Birding to Kasese – Rwenzori National Park
Birding to Kasese – Rwenzori National Park
Depart for Rwenzori National Park, birding en route. Expect sightings of the Purple-breasted Sunbird, Dusky Crimson-wing, Stripe-breasted Tit, and Grey Apalis. You will stay at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB).
- Main Destination:
- Rwenzori Mountains (Mountain Range)
- Accommodation:
- Ihamba Lakeside Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Birding in Rwenzori – Transfer to Fort Portal
Birding in Rwenzori – Transfer to Fort Portal
Early morning birding in the Rwenzori forests, searching for Rwenzori Turaco, African Long-eared Owl, and Grauer’s Cuckooshrike. Later, transfer to Fort Portal for an overnight stay.
Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guest House
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB).
- Main Destination:
- Fort Portal (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Birding in Semliki National Park
Birding in Semliki National Park
Morning transfer to Semliki National Park for a birding experience in one of Uganda’s richest biodiversity zones. Expect to see Chestnut-breasted Negro Finch, Black-bellied Seedcracker, and White-thighed Hornbill.
Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Semliki Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB).
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park
- Accommodation:
- Semliki Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Birding in Semliki
Birding in Semliki
Explore the Kirumia Trail in Semliki for species of West and Central African origin, including the Black-casqued Wattled Hornbill, Rufous-sided Broadbill, Crested Malimbe, and Blue-headed Crested Flycatcher.
Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Semliki Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB).
- Main Destination:
- Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Semliki Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Toro-Semliki WR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Entebbe – Departure
Transfer to Entebbe – Departure
After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe, birding along the way. Drop-off at the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of an unforgettable birding safari.
Activity: Departure
Accommodation: None
Meal Plan: Half board.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
