7 Days Uganda Birding Safari offering an exceptional nature and bird watching experience through Uganda’s best spots and this is the most interesting birding Safari we can offer you while on your birding safari in Uganda. UWEC, Mabamba Swamps home to the rare Shoebill Stork, Mabira Forest, the biggest remaining forest in central Uganda and Lake Mburo National Park, renowned for Acacia Associated Birds. From the capital to the shores of Lake Victoria, through wetlands and forest, come see and hear the birds of Uganda on a smooth journey of encounters & natural discoveries, travelling with one of the best naturalist birding guides in Uganda.

Day 1: Birding at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC)

Meet and greet on arrival then transfer to your hotel in Kampala. Depending on the time of arrival you might spend the afternoon at Uganda Wildlife Education center (UWEC) formerly known as the Zoo. This has attracted over 170 species of wild birds 10 species of Weavers such as the rare Northern Masked Weaver, Golden Backed, African paradise, Baglafect  Northern Brown Throated, Grosbeak, Black Necked and many others.  5 species of flycatchers, Red bellied, Crested shrike flycatcher, Lead colored, Swamp flycatcher, and many others. Encounter Raptors such as the Gabar Goshawk, small banded snake Eagle, Shikra, African Goshawk, African Fish Uganda Birding ToursEagle, African Hobby and many more species including captive animals. Proceed to Botanical gardens for another birding experience. Meet and greet on arrival then transfer to your hotel in Kampala. Depending on the time of arrival you might spend the afternoon at UWEC, home to captive animals and over 170 species of birds. This includes 7 species of weavers, such as the rare Northern Masked Weaver and Orange Weaver, etc. Dinner and overnight at Protea Hotel Entebbe/Boma Hotel/Lake Victoria Hotel/2 Friends Entebbe. Meal pan D

Day 2: Birding along the Heritage Trail

Wake up for breakfast and transfer to the Heritage trail. It is a 10 minutes drive from the Airport species. What may be seen include Short Toed Snake Eagle, Brown Crowned Tchargra, Mssustached Warbler, Violet backed Starlings, Black Cuckoo Shrike, Red Shouldered Cuckoo Shrike, Yellow bill, Brown Twin spot, Great sparrow hawk, Southern Banded Snake Eagle and many more. Proceed to Lutembe Beach for lunch. Board a boat in search for the thousands of Grey Headed Gulls, the papyrus Canary, White Winged black Terns, Papyrus Gonolek, and continue birding the evening. Dinner and overnight at Protea Hotel Entebbe/Boma Hotel/Lake Victoria Hotel/2 Friends Entebbe. Meal pan D

Day 3: Birding in Mabamba Swamps

Have breakfast and then proceed to Mabamba swamps another Important Bird Area (IBA) with a population of Birding safaris Uganda about 5 Shoebills. Most of the birding is done canoeing.  Other species to be seen may include African water Rail, long Toed Plover, Goliath and Purple Herons, Pygmy Goose, Yellow Billed Duck, White Faced Whistling Duck, Grey and Black Headed Heron Moorhen, Allen’s Gallinule, Black Crake, African Jacana, Sitatunga Antelope (swamp Antelope) and many more. Return to Kampala but along the way stop by another swamp. Here you will be able to spot Papyrus Gonolek, White winged Warbler, Yellow Crowned Bishop, Weyns Weaver, etc. Dinner and overnight at Protea Hotel Entebbe/Boma Hotel/Lake Victoria Hotel/2 Friends Entebbe. Meal pan D

Day 4: Birding in Mabira Forest

Take breakfast and en route to Mabira forest for specially forest birding about an hour drive from Kampala. Expect species like Yellow whiskered Greenbul, Leaf love, Toro Greenbul, Buff spotted Woodpecker, Grey spotted Woodpecker, White spotted Fluff tail, Red headed Blue Bill, Yellow spotted Barbet, Grey throated Barbet, Forest Robin, Yellow Rumped Tinker bird, Yellow Throated Tinker bird, Blue Breasted Kingfisher, African Pygmy, Shining blue, Woodland Kingfishers, Banded Wattle Eye ,Red tailed Ant Thrush, Chin spot Batis, , Brown capped ,Chestnut Wattle Eye, Yellow mantled, Black Billed, Weyn’s Weavers, Violet backed Starling, Red headed Malimbe, Purple headed Starling, and many more attractive species. Have a picnic lunch and continue birding the evening. Return to Kampala for dinner and overnight at Sheraton Hotel/Cassia Lodge/Namirembe Guest House. Meal pan D

Day 5: Lake Mburo National Park

Take breakfast and transfer to Lake Mburo National park. It’s a 4 hours drive from Kampala. The park is situated in western Uganda. Briefly stop at the equator, proceed to Lake Mburo, birding to the entrance of Nshara gate.  Expect the following Common Scimitarbill, species; Emerald Spotted Wood Dove, Bare faced Go-Away Bird, Crested Francolin, Green Wood Hoopoe, Lilac breasted Roller, Spot-Flanked Barbet Northern Black Tit, Common Scimitarbill, Trilling Cisticola, Greater Blue Eared Starling, African Grey Hornbill, Brown Parrot may be seen. Take lunch at Rwonyo Restaurant. After lunch, embark on late afternoon game drive along the Zebra Track which may expose you to species like Coqui Francolin, Black Bellied Bustard, Temmricks Courser, African Wattled Plover, Rufous napped Rufous, Chested Swallow and Flappet Lark, etc. Look out also for evasive Leopard and other nocturnal species. Dinner and Overnight at Mihingo Safari Lodge/Mantana Tented Camp/Rwakobo Safari Lodge/Eagles Nest Mburo.

Day 6: Nature Walk

Have an early morning Breakfast, embark on a nature walk encountering several species of wetland and savanna birds, Impalas among others. Return for lunch head for evening game drive along the Kigambira loop. Species to expect are; localized Red Faced Barbet, Red Headed lovebird, Black Collared Barbet, Green capped Eremomela and Lead colored Flycatcher. Dinner and Overnight Dinner and Overnight at Mihingo Safari Lodge/Mantana Tented Camp/Rwakobo Safari Lodge/Eagles Nest Mburo.

Day 7: Game Viewing & Birding along the Lakeside Track

We move on for an early morning game drive along the Lakeside Track. This entails approach to Aquatic habitats around Lake Mburo. Species to expect may include, White Winged Warbler, Papyrus Gonolek, Papyrus Yellow Warbler, Lesser and Greater Swamp Warbler and also the elusive Shoebill, the Blue headed Coucal. Continue to the lakeside campground, as we look out for the African Darter, African Water Rail, African Fin foot, Spur winged plovers, and many others. Return midmorning for breakfast and proceed for a launch- cruise in search for papyrus species missed the previous day including Hippos, Crocodiles, etc. Set off for Kampala and make a stopover in Masaka town for Lunch and then proceed to Kampala. However, note that we have got two types of Safaris, some opt for Luxury Safari (lodges / hotels) and others opt for Budget Safaris (camping and simple accommodation). Our rates vary with the accommodation type, nevertheless the rest of the activities will remain the same. Feel free to inquire.

End of the Tour

The Safari package to include:

Airport transfers
Transportation by a 4wd fuelled vehicle,
Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary,
Game drives,
Birding as per the itinerary
2 hour boat trip along Lake Mburo Park entry fees

Park entrance
Services on an English speaking driver/guide,

To excludes expenses like: entry Visa fees, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal travel or health insurance tobacco and of all personal nature.