12 Days Albertine Rift Endemics Birding Safari

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our birding safari guide holding a placard with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel for a briefing about the tour, followed by rest and relaxation.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Lake Victoria View Guest House
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)

After an early breakfast, depart for Kisoro in southwestern Uganda. En route, stop at Echuya Forest for a brief birding experience, where you may spot species like the Doherty’s Bushshrike, Regal Sunbird, and Strange Weaver. Proceed to Kisoro for an overnight stay.

Activity: Scenic Drive, Birding
Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel
Meal Plan: Half Board (HB)

Today’s birding adventure will take you through Mgahinga National Park’s montane habitats. Key species to look out for include the Rwenzori Turaco, Dusky Turtle Dove, Cape Robin-Chat, Kivu Ground Thrush, and White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Begin the day with birding in the Rift Valley swamps, searching for the elusive Grauer’s Rush Warbler and Little Rush Warbler. In the afternoon, explore the forest trails for species like the Mountain Illadopsis and African Hill Babbler.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Mubwindi Swamp is a birding paradise. Spend the day tracking birds like the Grauer’s Broadbill, Black-billed Turaco, Olive Woodpecker, and Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher. This is one of the most rewarding birding days on the trip.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Drive to the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, stopping for birding along the way. Expect to see the Black Bee-eater, Red-throated Wryneck, Cassin’s Grey Flycatcher, and White-starred Robin.

Activity: Birding , Scenic Drive
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Another full day of birding in Bwindi’s rich rainforest. Target species include the Pink-footed Puffback, Yellow-billed Barbet, Bar-tailed Trogon, Cassin’s Honeyguide, and Short-tailed Warbler.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Buhoma Community Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Depart for Rwenzori National Park, birding en route. Expect sightings of the Purple-breasted Sunbird, Dusky Crimson-wing, Stripe-breasted Tit, and Grey Apalis. You will stay at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Early morning birding in the Rwenzori forests, searching for Rwenzori Turaco, African Long-eared Owl, and Grauer’s Cuckooshrike. Later, transfer to Fort Portal for an overnight stay.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guest House
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Morning transfer to Semliki National Park for a birding experience in one of Uganda’s richest biodiversity zones. Expect to see Chestnut-breasted Negro Finch, Black-bellied Seedcracker, and White-thighed Hornbill.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Semliki Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Explore the Kirumia Trail in Semliki for species of West and Central African origin, including the Black-casqued Wattled Hornbill, Rufous-sided Broadbill, Crested Malimbe, and Blue-headed Crested Flycatcher.

Activity: Birding
Accommodation: Semliki Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Entebbe, birding along the way. Drop-off at the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of an unforgettable birding safari.

Activity: Departure
Accommodation: None
Meal Plan: Half board