5 Day Bird Watching Safari Tour Uganda

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover Uganda’s avian treasures on this intense 5-day birding safari, exploring the globally renowned Mabamba Swamp and the biodiversity expanse of Murchison Falls National Park. Designed for serious birding enthusiasts, this itinerary promises encounters with rare and endemic species, including the elusive Shoebill, as well as Uganda’s diverse ecosystems ranging from wetlands to savannahs.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at the meeting point and a tour guide will have a placard of client identification

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Meeting point

We will pick you up at the meeting point and a tour guide will have a placard of client identification

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival and Transfer to Mabamba Swamp

    1 stop
  • 1
    Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Bird Watching

    Upon arrival, You will be picked up by our specialized birding guide who will transfer you to your lodge, freshen up, and enjoy a meal. Afterwards, we'll embark on an exciting Mabamba Swamp Excursion to spot the elusive Shoebill and other bird species at the Mabamba Ramsar site-listed wetland renowned for its avian diversity. Board a motorized canoe to navigate through papyrus channels in search of the Shoebill, Malachite Kingfisher, African Jacana, and Black Crake. Afternoon: Enjoy a packed lunch amid the swamp’s serene atmosphere, spotting various waterfowl, herons, and egrets. Evening: Return to Entebbe and check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

    1 stop
  • 2
    Murchison Falls National Park

    Morning: After an early breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park, passing through the lush landscapes of central Uganda. Birding stops en route may include the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary(optional) for species like the Papyrus Gonolek and the White-crested Turaco. Afternoon: Arrive in Murchison Falls, check in to your lodge, and bird watch around the park’s savannah and riverine forests. Evening: Relax with dinner, preparing for the next day’s explorations.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Birding Safari and Delta Cruise

    1 stop
  • 3
    Murchison Falls National Park

    Morning: Early game drive through the park’s savannah, woodlands, and Borassus palms. Spot birds like the Northern Carmine Bee-eater, Black-headed Lapwing, Silverbird, and African Quail- Finch. Keep an eye out for iconic mammals as you explore. Afternoon: After lunch, embark on a boat cruise to the Nile Delta, a prime birding location. Look for Goliath Herons, African Skimmers, Grey-crowned Cranes, and the rare Shoebill. Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Top of the Falls and Birding Along the Escarpments

    1 stop
  • 4
    Murchison Falls National Park

    Morning: Visit the Top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views and birding along the cliffs. Spot Rock Pratincoles, Bat Hawks, and Swallow-tailed Bee-eaters. Afternoon: Explore the park’s escarpments and forests, focusing on raptors like the Martial Eagle and Palm-nut Vulture, as well as forest specialists like the Chocolate-backed Kingfisher. Evening: Conclude the day with dinner and a relaxed evening at the lodge.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Return to Entebbe with En Route Birding

    1 stop
  • 5
    Murchison Falls National Park

    Morning: After breakfast, depart for Entebbe with birding stops along the way, including Budongo Forest for Greenbuls, African Grey Parrots, and the Puvel’s Illadopsis. Afternoon: Enjoy lunch en route and arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon. Transfer to the airport or your hotel for departure.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Iconic Travel Services

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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