4 Days Birding Safari in Uganda
Overview
This immersive 4 day birding safari in Uganda offers a rich blend of ecosystems and over 300 potential bird species, making it an ideal short birding holiday for both experienced birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Explore the legendary Mabamba Swamp, the savannah plains of Lake Mburo National Park, and the lush Mabira Forest Reserve. Track the iconic Shoebill Stork, glide past kingfishers and herons on a lake cruise, and walk among tropical forest endemics. With expert guiding, comfortable accommodations, and varied habitats, this Uganda birding experience is one of the best short safaris for travellers seeking both birdlife and biodiversity.
Highlights
- Track the rare Shoebill Stork in Mabamba Swamp
- Spot over 300 bird species across wetland, savannah, and forest habitats
- Enjoy a canoe ride and a boat safari for water and aquatic birds
- Search for African Finfoot, Papyrus Gonolek, and forest endemics
- Encounter Uganda’s wildlife like zebras, impalas & elands in Lake Mburo
- Perfect for bird photography and short nature holidays in Uganda
Included/Exclude
• All ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle
• Services of a professional birding guide
• 3 nights accommodation in selected lodges
• MealsÂ
• All guided birding walks and excursions
• Park entrance fees for scheduled birding sites
• Refreshments
Tour Plan
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to Mabamba Swamp, a Ramsar site on the shores of Lake Victoria. Take a canoe ride through the wetlands in search of the elusive shoebill stork. Other species include the African pygmy goose, malachite kingfisher, and blue breasted bee eater.
Accommodation options
Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe/Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe/ Airport View Hotel Entebbe
Drive westwards to Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, stop at key birding locations such as the papyrus swamps and forested patches around the rift valley. Species may include the grey crowned crane, Ross’s turaco, and black headed gonolek. Evening birding around the lodge.
Accommodation Options
Mweya Safari Lodge/ Enganzi Game Lodge/ Bush Lodge
Spend the day birdwatching in different habitats of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Kasenyi plains offer savannah species such as red necked spurfowl, black bellied bustard, and crowned lapwing, while the Mweya Peninsula provides opportunities for grey headed kingfisher and swamp flycatcher. In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel to spot African skimmers, pink backed pelicans, and pied kingfishers.
Accommodation Options
Mweya Safari Lodge/ Enganzi Game Lodge/ Bush Lodge
Enjoy an early morning birding session around Maramagambo Forest or Kyambura Gorge for forest associated birds such as the brown iliopsoas, white tailed ant thrush, and speckled tinkerbird. After lunch, begin the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe for departure.
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