12 days · Uganda · Medium
12 Days Albertine Rift Endemics Birding Safari
A twelve-day birding expedition through Uganda's Albertine Rift, targeting endemic species across montane forests, swamps and savannahs. It visits Echuya, Mgahinga, Bwindi, the Rwenzori foothills and Semliki with experienced birding guides.
- Length
- 12 days
- Country
- Uganda
- Pace
- Medium
- Experiences
- Birdwatching · Scenic Drive · Nature Walk
Along this route
The world this journey moves through
Representative photography of the landscapes and wildlife on this route — tap any photo to view it full screen.
The route
How this journey unfolds, 8 stops in 12 days
Day by day
The journey, morning by morning
Arrival in Uganda
Arrive in Uganda and transfer to your hotel near the airport.
EntebbeTransfer to Kisoro and birding in Echuya Forest
Travel southwest to Kisoro, birding in the montane Echuya Forest Reserve en route.
Echuya Forest ReserveBirding in Mgahinga National Park
A full day birding among the Virunga foothills of Mgahinga.
Mgahinga Gorilla National ParkBirding in Ruhija
Bird the high-altitude Ruhija sector of Bwindi.
Bwindi — RuhijaBirding in Mubwindi Swamp
Descend to Mubwindi Swamp to look for Albertine Rift endemics, including the African Green Broadbill.
Bwindi — Mubwindi SwampBirding in Buhoma
Bird the Buhoma sector of Bwindi as you move to the next base.
Bwindi — BuhomaBirding in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A full day of forest birding within Bwindi.
Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkBirding to Kasese and the Rwenzori
Travel to Kasese, birding the foothills of the Rwenzori range.
Rwenzori Mountains National ParkBirding in the Rwenzori and transfer to Fort Portal
Continue birding in the Rwenzori area before moving on to Fort Portal.
Fort PortalBirding in Semliki National Park
Bird the lowland Congo-basin forest of Semliki.
Semuliki National ParkFull-day birding in Semliki
A full day exploring Semliki's forest birdlife.
Semuliki National ParkTransfer to Entebbe and departure
Drive back to Entebbe for your departure.
Entebbe
What the price covers
Included and not included
Included
- All ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Full-board accommodation throughout the safari
- Services of an English-speaking driver-guide and an experienced birding guide
- All park entrance fees
- Game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and meals not listed in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and souvenirs
Provisional — this list is being confirmed with the operator and may change before booking.
Good to know
Questions travellers ask about this trip
- How many Albertine Rift endemics can I expect on this safari?
- A well-timed trip typically records 15 to 20 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemics found in Uganda, with Bwindi's Ruhija sector and Mubwindi Swamp providing the core of the list.
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