This Bwindi birding safari gives you four nights at Ruhija and two at Buhoma, the most time we offer in Uganda’s richest forest.
This Bwindi birding safari is for birders who want depth rather than distance. Six nights in and around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park give you the best possible chance at the Albertine Rift endemics.
The trip starts with the shoebill at Mabamba and the savannah of Lake Mburo, and ends with Queen Elizabeth National Park and the forest of Kibale.
Why choose this Bwindi birding safari?
- Ruhija: four nights for Mubwindi Swamp, the bamboo zone and African green broadbill.
- Buhoma: two nights on the main trail for Neumann’s warbler and equatorial akalat.
- Lake Mburo: African finfoot and savannah birds by boat and on foot.
- Kibale and Bigodi: green-breasted pitta and an optional chimpanzee trek.
Where you stay
Sophie’s Hotel in Entebbe, Mantana Tented Camp, Trekker’s Tavern Cottages at Ruhija, Engagi Lodge at Buhoma, Savannah Resort near Queen Elizabeth, Primate Lodge and Tooro Resort, or similar.
Best time for a Bwindi birding safari
Bwindi can be birded all year. June to August and December to February are drier and trails are easier. March to May and October to November bring rain but very active birds.
Plan your trek with our Bwindi gorilla trekking guide, see our gorilla trekking safaris, or browse all birding safaris. The Uganda Wildlife Authority manages Bwindi and its permits.
How much does the Bwindi birding safari 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
- Four nights at Ruhija for Mubwindi Swamp and the bamboo zone
- African green broadbill and other Albertine Rift endemics
- Shoebill at Mabamba and African finfoot at Lake Mburo
- Optional gorilla trek and chimpanzee tracking
- Bigodi Wetland walk near Kibale
