A 9-day birdwatching tour visiting Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks, as well as Mabamba Swamp in search of Shoebill, with an optional extension to the Royal Mile in Budongo Forest Reserve.

Described by Winston Churchill as “the pearl of Africa”, Uganda is a small landlocked country supporting more than 1,000 bird species, reflecting its diversity of habitats and transitional point between the East African savannah, the West African rainforest and the semi-desert to the north.

Uganda has a lot to offer the wildlife enthusiast and is happily rising in popularity following years of political turmoil. Tourists are welcomed and are increasingly being catered for all over the country, indeed Uganda is now one of Africa’s most friendly destinations.

This birdwatching tour packs in some of Uganda’s finest and most diverse birdwatching sites including, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale Forest National Parks as well as Uganda’s best Shoebill location, the Mabamba Wetlands.

The tour uses the best located lodges and hotels to optimise birdwatching potential which are simple, and occasionally luxurious in nature.

The equatorial climate in Uganda remains stable all year round, with slight seasonal variations in rainfall. Most of Uganda is on a plateau at 900 - 1,800 metres above sea level.

It is comfortably hot most of the time and rain showers are common, but do not hinder the birding. Average daytime temperatures are in the mid 20's Centigrade.

These climatic factors also help to explain why all visitors are struck by just how green, fertile and beautiful Uganda is, which again is reflected in its abundant bird life.

"An excellent well-organised trip. The guide, Mercy and driver guide, Livingstone, were exceptional in their service and presence. The guide in particular, displayed huge knowledge and was extremely helpful to us as rank amateurs. Mburu Camp was excellent - a wonderful place. Mweya Lodge was also exceptional." S.R., Dublin.

"Our guide was superb throughout. His knowledge of birds was immense and he was always cheerful, kind and helpful...a well thought out and arranged holiday" N.R., Dublin.

Grading. This tour is a lodge and tented camps based Uganda birding safari. Please remember that, in the game reserves and parks of East Africa, it is generally not permitted for visitors to leave the safety of their vehicles, apart in the reserve forests and lodge grounds.

Weather. During our tour we can expect most days to be dry and fairly sunny, temperatures ranging from 20- 30^oC, depending on altitude. Overcast weather, particularly in the afternoons, may not be infrequent, but rain is unlikely except on high ground such as Kibale forest, where afternoon precipitation is a possibility. Here the weather can be chilly between sunset and sunrise.
 

Birds field guide, birds checklist and travel map. Every participant of the trip will get birds field guide, checklist of birds of Uganda and a travel map of Uganda on arrival at Entebbe.

Entry requirements. Most of Europe nationalities passport holders and most other nationalities require a visa for Uganda which is obtained in advance from the nearest embassy.

You will also need to have various vaccinations and take malaria prophylactic. Please consult the nearest embassy about your requirements as soon as possible before traveling. 

Tour price, tour reports, detailed tour plan and how to book your place. For the tour price, tour reports and a detailed tour plan and in order to book a place on this holiday, please call us: (00 254) 20 600 14 54. Alternatively, you may fill our online booking form or email us at: safaris@mbangosafaris.com giving us your contacts.

Once we have received your request we will confirm your booking and send you all the details necessary for you to prepare for your holiday. At peak times our confirmation may take up to a day or two to reach you; normally we aim to do it within a day.