This Uganda birding tour fits the country’s highlights into 11 days: shoebill, chimpanzees, the Kazinga Channel, Bwindi and Lake Mburo.
This Uganda birding tour is a well-paced 11-day route for travellers who want great birding with time to enjoy each place. It covers wetland, rainforest, savannah and mountain forest, with chimpanzees and an optional gorilla trek.
Two nights around Entebbe give you a gentle start, with Lake Victoria’s shoreline and the famous shoebill at Mabamba.
Why choose this Uganda birding tour?
- Entebbe: hornbills, kingfishers and palm-nut vultures by Lake Victoria.
- Mabamba: canoe trip for the shoebill.
- Kibale: chimpanzees, grey parrots and Narina trogon.
- Queen Elizabeth: skimmers, martial eagles and the Kazinga Channel launch.
- Bwindi and Lake Mburo: forest endemics, then savannah birds and zebras.
Where you stay
An Entebbe hotel by the lake, a lodge near Kibale, Mweya Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth, a camp in Buhoma and a lodge at Lake Mburo, such as Mantana Tented Camp, or similar.
Best time for a Uganda birding tour
Uganda is good all year. June to August and December to February are the driest months. The wetter months bring breeding birds and lush green scenery.
See our Uganda national parks guide, the Bwindi gorilla trekking guide and all Uganda safaris. Permits are managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
How much does the Uganda birding tour cost?
Price on request. The cost depends on your travel dates, group size, the season and the lodges you choose, so we prepare every quote personally rather than showing one fixed price.
WhatsApp us on +254 706 223888, email [email protected] or send the enquiry form on this page, and we will share a detailed quote for your dates.
Highlights
- Shoebill by canoe in Mabamba Swamp
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
- Kazinga Channel launch trip
- Optional gorilla trek in Bwindi
- Savannah birding at Lake Mburo
