5 days uganda birding safari

This 5 days uganda birding safari gives you the best birding experience in Entebbe, Mabamba wetlands & Lake Mburo National Park. The first destination is Entebbe and will take you to Entebbe UWEC, Botanical Gardens, Lake Victoria Shores. Another destination is Mabamba Wetlands to watch the rare Shoebill stork. The other destination will be at Lake Mburo National Park.

Bird species to spot include Crested Shrike Flycatcher, swamp flycatcher, African Hobby, Small banded snake Eagle, African Fish Eagle, Yellow Billed Duck, Black Crake, Black Headed Heron Moorhen, Allen’s Gallinule, White winged Warbler, Weyns Weaver, Green Wood Hoopoe, Trilling Cisticola, Black Bellied Bustard, Conguil Francolin among others.

5 days uganda birding safari

Brief Itinerary for 5 days uganda birding safari

  • Day 1: Bird in Entebbe Area (UWEC, Botanical Gardens, Lake Victoria Shores).
  • Day 2: Birding in Mabamba Wetlands
  • Day 3: Kampala – Lake Mburo National Park
  • Day 4: Birding in Lake Mburo National park
  • Day 5: Return to Kampala

Detailed Itinerary for 5 days uganda birding safari

Day 1: Bird in Entebbe Area (UWEC, Botanical Gardens, Lake Victoria Shores).

On day 1 of 5 days uganda birding safari, you will be met by our company representative, short briefing about the safari and start your safari with a visit to the Uganda Wildlife Educational Center( zoo). The zoo over  170 different bird species with 10 species of weavers. Transfer to the botanical gardens for yet another birding experience. Lunch will be served in the gardens and en-route to visit the Sewage Lagoons. Return for Dinner and Night rest.

Possible bird sightings include: weavers such as Northern Brown Throated Grosbeak, Black Necked, red bellied flycatchers, crested shrike flee, lead colored, swamp flycatcher. Raptures like Gabar Goshawk, small banded snake Eagle, Shikra, African Goshawk, African Hobby among others.

Accommodation Option: Hotel in Entebbe or Residence/Spoke Homes. Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Birding in Mabamba Wetlands

Day 2 of 5 days uganda birding safari, your guide driver will pick you up after a heavy breakfast and transfer to Mabamba Swamp one of the best places in Africa to spot the rare Shoebill Stork other bird species to spot during the boat cruise on the swamp include Grey heron, Jacanas, Squacco, egrets, ducks, Rufous Bellied Heron, Pallid Harrier, Blue swallow, White Faced Whistling Duck, Grey and Black Headed Heron Moorhen, African Jacana, Allen’s Gallinule, you might even stop the swamp antelopes ( Sitatunga Antelopes) among others. After lunch, head to another swamp in Kampala, which will reveal papyrus Gonolek, white winged warbler among others. Later return to the hotel for dinner and Overnight stay.

Accommodation Option: Hotel in Entebbe or Residence/Spoke Homes. Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Kampala – Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, start your journey to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park and closest to Entebbe and Kampala. A stop over at the equator to take as many photos as possible and en-route to the park, upon reaching you will encounter some common bird species at the Nshara  gate like Green Wood Hoopoe, Emerald Spotted wood dove, Crested Francolin, Lilac breasted roller, Spot-Flanked Barbet Northern Black Tit, Brown parrot, Greater Blue Eared Starling among others. After the bird watching proceed for a lunch break at you prior to booking accommodation and relaxation. In the evening go for a late short game drive along the zebra track where you will spot species like Black Bellied Bustard, Coqui Francolin, Rufous Napped Rufous, Chested Swallow, Flappet Lark among others. You might spot some nocturnal like leopard, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight rest.

Accommodation options: Luxury; Mihingo Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge, Mid-range; Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Arcadia Cottages. Budget: Eagles Nest. Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4: Birding in Lake Mburo National park

Day 4 of 5 days uganda birding safari, you will have a relaxed breakfast and go for a nature walk encountering several park species of wetlands, savanna bird species, zebras, impalas among others. Head back to the lodge for a lunch break. After lunch go for an evening game drive at the Kigambira loop which will offer you a chance to spot bird species like Localized Faced Barbet, Black Collared Barbet, and lead colored flycatcher. Retreat for dinner and Overnight stay.

Accommodation options: Luxury; Mihingo Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge, Mid-range; Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Arcadia Cottages. Budget: Eagles Nest. Meal Plan; Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5: Return to Kampala

On the last day of 5 days uganda birding safari, waking up very early for a birding experience at the Lake side trail, you will spot aquatic species around lake Mburo like white winged warbler, papyrus yellow warbler, lesserer and greater swamp warbler, shoe bills, blue headed coucal, African Darter, African Fin Foot, spur winged plover etc. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast. Afterwards head for a launch-cruise which offers you an opportunity to spot the papyrus species you might have missed. Other species to spot include hippos, zebras, crocodiles. Transfer back to Kampala with a lunch break stop in Masaka and en-route reaching in the evening, your guide with either drop you at a hotel in Kampala/Entebbe or at the airport to catch your flight back home.

Price Includes

  • Bird watching
  • All activities included in the itinerary
  • On Board Meal
  • Transportation in a 4×4 WD Vehicle
  • English Specking driver guide
  • Bottled water
  • Boat rides
  • Pick up and drop off

Price Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Visas
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and Gratuity
  • Laundry
  • Anything not included in the Itinerary

 

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