$7,700 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arriving in Entebbe and Transferring Entebbe Botanical Garden
Arriving in Entebbe and Transferring Entebbe Botanical Garden
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your accommodation.
Depending on your arrival time, you might have some initial birding around the hotel gardens or the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, where you can spot species like the Great Blue Turaco, Eastern Grey Plantain-eater, and various sunbirds. Dinner and overnight at The boma guest house or Victoria Rock gardens. FB.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Victoria Rock Resort
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Entebbe Mamba Swamp
Transfer to Entebbe Mamba Swamp
Entebbe _Mabamba Swamp
Early morning excursion to Mabamba Swamp, a Ramsar site on the shores of Lake Victoria, famous for the elusive Shoebill.
Birding is done by canoe, offering excellent views of other wetland species such as the African Water Rail, Goliath Heron, and various egrets and kingfishers.. Dinner and overnight at Boma guest house or Victoria Rock gardens.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Victoria (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Victoria Rock Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to lake Mburo NP
Transfer to lake Mburo NP
Entebbe _Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its savannah birdlife.
Enjoy game drives and possibly a boat trip on Lake Mburo, looking for species like the African Finfoot, Brown-chested Lapwing, Bare-faced Go-away-bird, and various raptors. Walking safaris here can also be productive for birding. Dinner and overnight at Rwakoob Rocks or Eagle nest lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Still in lake Mburo NP for a Second Experience
Still in lake Mburo NP for a Second Experience
Entebbe _Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its savannah birdlife.
Enjoy game drives and possibly a boat trip on Lake Mburo, looking for species like the African Finfoot, Brown-chested Lapwing, Bare-faced Go-away-bird, and various raptors. Walking safaris here can also be productive for birding. Dinner and overnight at Rwakoob Rocks or Eagle nest lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwonyo Rest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
From Lake Mburo To Bwindi Impenetrable NP
From Lake Mburo To Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Lake mburo np_Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, famous for gorilla tracking but also a birding hotspot, particularly for Albertine Rift endemics.
Spend these days exploring different trails in the forest, such as the Buhoma area, Ruhija, depending on your interests and logistics. Key species to look for include the African Green Broadbill, various forest flycatchers, sunbirds like the Regal Sunbird, and perhaps even the Shelley's Crimsonwing.
Buhoma Savana Lodge or Ride 4 a woman Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
A Stay at Bwindi Impenetrated NP
A Stay at Bwindi Impenetrated NP
Lake mburo np_Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, famous for gorilla tracking but also a birding hotspot, particularly for Albertine Rift endemics.
Spend these days exploring different trails in the forest, such as the Buhoma area, Ruhija, depending on your interests and logistics. Key species to look for include the African Green Broadbill, various forest flycatchers, sunbirds like the Regal Sunbird, and perhaps even the Shelley's Crimsonwing.
Buhoma Savana Lodge or Ride 4 a woman Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Still in Bwindi Impenetrable
Still in Bwindi Impenetrable
Lake mburo np_Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, famous for gorilla tracking but also a birding hotspot, particularly for Albertine Rift endemics.
Spend these days exploring different trails in the forest, such as the Buhoma area, Ruhija, depending on your interests and logistics. Key species to look for include the African Green Broadbill, various forest flycatchers, sunbirds like the Regal Sunbird, and perhaps even the Shelley's Crimsonwing.
Buhoma Savana Lodge or Ride 4 a woman Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ride 4 a Woman Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
From Bwindi NP To Queen Elizabeth National Park
From Bwindi NP To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Bwindi np _Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which boasts the highest bird species count of any protected area in East Africa.
Explore different habitats within the park, including the Kazinga Channel for waterbirds, the Kasenyi plains for savannah species, and the Maramagambo Forest for forest birds. Look out for species like the African Skimmer, Shoebill (again, good chances here), various eagles, and numerous waders and herons.
Dinner and overnight at mweya safari lodge or Kasenyi safari lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Kasenyi Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Bwindi np _Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which boasts the highest bird species count of any protected area in East Africa.
Explore different habitats within the park, including the Kazinga Channel for waterbirds, the Kasenyi plains for savannah species, and the Maramagambo Forest for forest birds. Look out for species like the African Skimmer, Shoebill (again, good chances here), various eagles, and numerous waders and herons.
Dinner and overnight at mweya safari lodge or Kasenyi safari lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kasenyi Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary in kibale NP
Transfer to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary in kibale NP
Queen Elizabeth np_Kibale National Park & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Head to Kibale National Park, known for its primate population and excellent forest birding.
Enjoy birding in the forest, seeking species like the Green-breasted Pitta (a highly sought-after bird), various hornbills, and colourful forest robins.
In the afternoon, explore the adjacent Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-based conservation area with a rich variety of swamp-dwelling birds, including the Papyrus Gonolek and various weavers. Dinner and overnight at Galeza safari Lodge or Turaca tree tops lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Semuliki NP
Transfer to Semuliki NP
Kibale NP_ Semuliki National Park
Drive to Semuliki National Park, a unique area with lowland tropical forests influenced by the Congo Basin, resulting in a distinct set of bird species not found elsewhere in East Africa.
Look for species like the Long-tailed Hawk, Nkulengu Rail, various forest starlings, and the Lyre-tailed Honeyguide. The hot springs area can also be interesting for birding.
Dinner and overnight at mountain of the moon Lodge or Ateco country resort.
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mountains of the Moon Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Still in Semuliki NP
Still in Semuliki NP
Kibale NP_ Semuliki National Park
Drive to Semuliki National Park, a unique area with lowland tropical forests influenced by the Congo Basin, resulting in a distinct set of bird species not found elsewhere in East Africa.
Look for species like the Long-tailed Hawk, Nkulengu Rail, various forest starlings, and the Lyre-tailed Honeyguide. The hot springs area can also be interesting for birding.
Dinner and overnight at mountain of the moon Lodge or Ateco country resort.
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mountains of the Moon Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP
Transfer to Murchison Falls NP
Semuliki np_ Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest national park.
Enjoy birding during game drives, a boat cruise to the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls (expect to see waterbirds like the Shoebill, various kingfishers, and the African Fish Eagle), and guided walks in the Budongo Forest section (famous for species like the Chocolate-backed Kingfisher and possibly the Yellow-footed Flycatcher). Dinner and overnight at masindi hotel and Pakuba lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
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Masindi Hotel
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Murchison Falls NP
Murchison Falls NP
Semuliki np_ Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest national park.
Enjoy birding during game drives, a boat cruise to the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls (expect to see waterbirds like the Shoebill, various kingfishers, and the African Fish Eagle), and guided walks in the Budongo Forest section (famous for species like the Chocolate-backed Kingfisher and possibly the Yellow-footed Flycatcher). Dinner and overnight at masindi hotel and Pakuba lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Through Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and return to Entebbe Airport
Through Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and return to Entebbe Airport
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Return to Entebbe
Visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking and some birding in the surrounding area.
Begin your drive back to Entebbe, stopping for birding opportunities along the way. Dinner and overnight at Victoria Rock gardens.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
- Accommodation:
- Airport View Hotel Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Return to Entebbe National Airport
Return to Entebbe National Airport
Departure
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
