How long is the 7 Days Birding in Uganda and where does it start and end?

7 days across Uganda, beginning and ending in Entebbe.

How fit do I need to be for this safari?

Moderate fitness is enough. There is walking on this itinerary beyond the vehicle, at a pace set by the group, and nothing on it requires technical experience.

When is the best time to take this trip?

June to August and December to February suit it best for the birding at Entebbe. Mabamba shoebill canoe trips run year-round; calmer water and firmer tracks in the drier windows. Palearctic migrants boost lists November to April. The route runs year round — the wetter months are greener and quieter, and only the forest walking really changes with the season.

A grey heron standing at the water's edge in Uganda

7 days · Uganda

7 Days Birding in Uganda

A seven-day birding safari through northern Uganda, taking in Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park and Budongo Forest Reserve. Designed for keen birdwatchers looking to see a wide range of savannah and forest species.

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Length: 7 days
Country: Uganda
Experiences: Birdwatching · Game Drive · Boat Cruise

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The world this journey moves through

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The route

How this journey unfolds, 4 stops in 7 days

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Destination guides:Entebbe & Mabamba Murchison Falls

Day by day

The journey, morning by morning

Welcome to Uganda
Arrival at Entebbe and an optional first birding session at the Botanical Gardens or the Wildlife Education Centre.
Entebbe
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Drive to Murchison Falls with a lunch stop in Masindi, with time at the top of the falls for birding.
Murchison Falls National Park
Game drive and birding
An early morning game drive following the best birding tracks, looking for the Secretary Bird and grassland species.
Murchison Falls National Park
Nile launch cruise
A dawn nature walk with a ranger, then an afternoon launch cruise on the Nile with a good chance of the Shoebill.
Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Budongo Forest Reserve
A final game drive in Murchison Falls before transferring to Budongo Forest Reserve for forest birding.
Budongo Forest Reserve
Budongo Forest Reserve
A full day on the Royal Mile trail, targeting Puvel's Illadopsis, Nahan's Francolin and the Chocolate-backed Kingfisher.
Budongo Forest Reserve
Transfer to Entebbe
An early breakfast and an optional last birding session before the transfer back to Entebbe.
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.

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Questions travellers ask about this trip

How long is the 7 Days Birding in Uganda and where does it start and end?: 7 days across Uganda, beginning and ending in Entebbe.
How fit do I need to be for this safari?: Moderate fitness is enough. There is walking on this itinerary beyond the vehicle, at a pace set by the group, and nothing on it requires technical experience.
When is the best time to take this trip?: June to August and December to February suit it best for the birding at Entebbe. Mabamba shoebill canoe trips run year-round; calmer water and firmer tracks in the drier windows. Palearctic migrants boost lists November to April. The route runs year round — the wetter months are greener and quieter, and only the forest walking really changes with the season.

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