$792 to $880 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe: Welcome to the Pearl of Africa
Arrival in Entebbe: Welcome to the Pearl of Africa
Touch down at Entebbe International Airport, where your private guide greets you with a warm Ugandan smile. Transfer to your lakeside retreat and unwind after your flight. For those arriving early, enjoy optional evening birding at the lush Entebbe Botanical Gardens or the tranquil Lake Victoria shoreline. The songs of the African Grey Parrot, Palm-nut Vulture, and Splendid Starling mark your first notes in Uganda’s great birding symphony.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Jet Villas Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Mabamba Wetland: The Shoebill Experience & Journey to Kibale
Mabamba Wetland: The Shoebill Experience & Journey to Kibale
At dawn, glide through the papyrus channels of Mabamba Wetland in a traditional canoe, seeking the majestic Shoebill — Uganda’s most sought-after bird. The air is alive with the flutter of Malachite Kingfishers and the melodies of Papyrus Gonoleks. After lunch, begin your scenic drive west toward Kibale, known as East Africa’s primate capital. En route, enjoy birding stopovers along forest edges and swamps, where Black-and-white Shrike-flycatchers and African Jacanas dance across lily-covered waters.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Kibale Forest: Birding Among Giants & Chimpanzee Encounters
Kibale Forest: Birding Among Giants & Chimpanzee Encounters
The morning mist lifts over Kibale Forest, revealing a canopy teeming with life. Birding trails echo with the calls of Green-breasted Pittas, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbirds, and Blue-throated Rollers. After lunch, track chimpanzees through the forest — a thrilling encounter that blends perfectly with your birding day. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community project rich in birds such as the Great Blue Turaco, Papyrus Canary, and White-spotted Flufftail.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Semuliki National Park: The Central African Connection
Semuliki National Park: The Central African Connection
Drive through the scenic Rwenzori foothills to Semuliki National Park, Uganda’s gateway to Central Africa’s avian treasures. The forest hums with unique species found nowhere else in East Africa — the White-crested Hornbill, Yellow-throated Nicator, and Piping Hornbill among them. Visit the Sempaya Hot Springs and enjoy a cultural walk with local Batwa guides. As dusk falls, the haunting call of the African Wood Owl fills the forest canopy, closing a day of rare sightings and cultural wonder.
- Main Destination:
- Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Semliki Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Toro-Semliki WR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Birds, Big Game & Boat Cruise
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Birds, Big Game & Boat Cruise
Journey southwest into the rolling savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Kasenyi Plains offer thrilling birding with a touch of wildlife drama — watch elephants and lions framed by the soaring Bateleur Eagle and Red-necked Spurfowl. In the afternoon, enjoy a private boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where African Fish Eagles, Pink-backed Pelicans, and Pied Kingfishers dot the shoreline. With over 600 bird species, every bend in the river reveals new colors and calls.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ishasha: Tree-Climbing Lions and Woodland Birds
Ishasha: Tree-Climbing Lions and Woodland Birds
Head south to the Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions and open acacia woodlands. Along the way, scan for Verreaux’s Eagle Owl, Grey-headed Kingfisher, and Broad-billed Roller. The landscape feels timeless — a mosaic of fig trees, savannah, and distant hills. Afternoon birding near the Ishasha River offers sightings of the African Wattled Lapwing and Blue-naped Mousebird. The day ends with a sunset drink overlooking the plains as the lions settle in their fig-tree thrones.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Jungle Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Bwindi: The Albertine Rift Birding Haven
Bwindi: The Albertine Rift Birding Haven
Drive through breathtaking highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to 23 of Uganda’s 24 Albertine Rift endemics. Afternoon birding in the Ruhija Sector reveals the dazzling Regal Sunbird, Handsome Francolin, and Strange Weaver. The forest hums with life — an emerald maze of moss-covered trees and butterflies. As the mist curls through the canopy, every songbird seems like a secret whispered by the mountains.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Bluff Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla Tracking & Forest Birding
Gorilla Tracking & Forest Birding
Today, experience one of Africa’s greatest natural encounters — gorilla trekking in the heart of Bwindi. Follow your ranger through ancient forest trails until you meet a gentle family of Mountain Gorillas. After this life-changing encounter, spend the afternoon birding the forest edge and Ruhija trails, seeking gems like Shelley’s Crimsonwing, Black-faced Rufous Warbler, and Mountain Masked Apalis. Optional cultural visit with the Batwa offers deeper insight into the forest’s human heritage.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Bluff Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Lake Mburo: The Bird & Ride Adventure
Lake Mburo: The Bird & Ride Adventure
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, a mosaic of acacia woodland and shimmering lakes. Enjoy a unique afternoon birding safari on horseback or boat — glide past African Finfoots, Papyrus Gonoleks, and Red-faced Barbets. As dusk settles, set out for a guided night walk in search of nocturnal birds such as Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl and Pennant-winged Nightjar. The park’s rolling hills and mirrored waters create a soothing close to your adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Farewell Birding & Return to Entebbe
Farewell Birding & Return to Entebbe
Begin your morning with a relaxed bird walk or bike ride through acacia-dotted trails. Watch the Nubian Woodpecker, Brown Parrot, and White-winged Tit flit among golden grasses. After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe with a scenic lunch stop en route. Arrive in time for your evening flight, carrying memories of colorful wings, misty forests, and the unspoiled beauty of Uganda’s wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
