Overview
13 Days Birder’s Paradise is the ultimate Uganda birding safari, targeting the country’s greatest birding hotspots and Albertine Rift endemics. Bird the Mabamba Swamp for shoebill, Ziwa Rhino Ranch, Murchison Falls, the famous Royal Mile in Budongo, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha and Bwindi – combined with chimpanzee trekking and an unforgettable gorilla encounter.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival at Entebbe
Met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Mabamba Swamp Birding
Canoe the Mabamba wetland in search of the shoebill and papyrus specials.
Bird Your Way to Ziwa Rhino Ranch
Bird en route to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary with rhino tracking.
Murchison Falls National Park
Birding and wildlife in Uganda’s largest park, with a Nile boat cruise.
Transfer via the Escarpment to Masindi
Bird along the Albertine escarpment back to Masindi.
The Royal Mile & Kibale National Park
Bird the legendary Royal Mile in Budongo, then transfer to Kibale.
Bigodi Swamp, Chimp Trekking & Kibale Birding
Chimpanzee trekking and birding in Kibale and the Bigodi Wetland.
Full Day Queen Elizabeth National Park
A full day birding and game viewing in Queen Elizabeth.
Queen Elizabeth to Ishasha
Bird and game drive to the Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions.
Bird to Bwindi (Buhoma Sector)
Bird your way to Bwindi’s Buhoma sector, rich in Albertine Rift endemics.
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Trek mountain gorillas for a magical hour in the Impenetrable Forest.
Bird Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo for acacia-savanna birding.
Birding Lake Mburo & Transfer to Entebbe
Final morning birding before transferring to Entebbe for departure.
What's Included
✓ Included
- ✓ Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- ✓ 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✓ Birding, game drives and boat cruises
- ✓ English-speaking birding guide
- ✓ Park entrance fees
✗ Excluded
- ✗ Gorilla permit
- ✗ Chimpanzee permit
- ✗ International flights & visas
- ✗ Drinks
- ✗ Tips
- ✗ Personal expenses
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