7-Day Birding in Uganda

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

Welcome to Uganda

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your bird guide, holding a personalized placard, will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax or kick-start your adventure by exploring the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, where the rich avian life will whet your appetite for the journey ahead.

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)

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After a satisfying breakfast, you will be transferred to Uganda’s largest National Park—Murchison Falls. On the way, enjoy a delightful stopover in Masindi for a lunch break, then continue your journey to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle at the top of the falls. This dramatic landscape provides a stunning backdrop for a memorable day of birding and wildlife observation.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Fort Murchison
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

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

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

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LeopardOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive – Birding

Rise early for a packed breakfast before setting out on an exhilarating game drive through the savannah of Murchison Falls National Park. This drive is meticulously planned to follow the best birding tracks, where you will encounter a vast array of savanna birds including the elegant Secretary Bird and other striking species, all amidst the backdrop of iconic African wildlife.

Activity: Birding & Game Drive
Accommodation: Fort Murchison
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Top of Falls Hike – Launch Cruise on the Nile

Start your day with an early morning nature walk on foot, led by an experienced game ranger. This walk offers the chance to observe the most active birds at dawn and dusk. After returning to the lodge for a refreshing lunch, prepare for a 3-hour launch cruise on the River Nile. The cruise provides a unique perspective on the river’s wildlife, with an excellent opportunity to spot the elusive Shoebill along with other water birds.

Activity: Hiking & Boat Cruise
Accommodation: Fort Murchison
Meal Plan: Full board.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive and Transfer to Budongo Forest Reserve

Following a hearty breakfast, embark on one final game drive in Murchison Falls National Park as you bid farewell to its majestic landscapes. Later, you will be transferred to Budongo Forest Reserve, setting the stage for an intensive birding experience where the forest’s prolific birdlife awaits.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Budongo Eco 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)

Budongo Forest Reserve

Spend the entire day exploring the rich, dense habitat of Budongo Forest Reserve. This unique ecosystem is home to an impressive mix of bird species, including rare finds exclusive to East Africa. As you wander through the famous Royal Mile and other scenic trails, keep your eyes peeled for Puvel’s Illadopsis, Nahan’s Francolin, the Chocolate-Backed Kingfisher, White-headed Saw-wing, and many more fascinating species that define this avian paradise.

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

Main Destination:

Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Budongo Eco Lodge

• Budget lodge located inside Budongo Forest (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Entebbe

On the final day of your safari, after an early breakfast and perhaps a last leisurely birding session, you will be transferred back to Entebbe. Reflect on your unforgettable journey through Uganda’s diverse birding landscapes as you make your way to the airport for your departure.

Activity: Departure
Accommodation: None
Meal Plan: Half board.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

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.