Overview
The 16 Days Uganda Birding and Primate Safari is the most complete birding and primate expedition in the Pearl of Africa. Bird the Mabamba shoebill swamp, the acacia savanna of Lake Mburo, the Albertine Rift endemics of Bwindi’s Mubwindi Swamp, the wildlife of Queen Elizabeth, the forests of Kibale and Semuliki, and the Victoria Nile of Murchison Falls – combined with gorilla and chimpanzee tracking and Ziwa rhino tracking.
Explore more of our birding safaris or see the related 13 Days Uganda Bird Watching Adventure.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive in Entebbe
Met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Mabamba Wetlands Birding to Lake Mburo
Canoe Mabamba for the shoebill, then transfer to Lake Mburo.
Lake Mburo Birding & Boat Cruise to Bwindi
Birding and a boat cruise before transferring to Bwindi.
Birding in Mubwindi Swamp
Seek the Albertine Rift endemics including the Grauer’s broadbill in Mubwindi Swamp.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Trek mountain gorillas for a magical hour in the Impenetrable Forest.
Days 6–7: Queen Elizabeth Birding & Kazinga Cruise
Birding and game drives in Queen Elizabeth with a Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Birding in Kibale National Park
Forest birding in the primate capital of East Africa.
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale
Track chimpanzees and other primates in Kibale Forest.
Days 10–12: Semuliki National Park
Travel to Semuliki for lowland Congo-biome birding, hot springs and the Sempaya trails.
Travel to Murchison Falls
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.
Victoria Nile Game Drives & Boat Cruise
Game drives and a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile, with a chance of the shoebill in the delta.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Luweero
Rhino tracking at Ziwa en route south.
Drive to Kampala & Departure
Final transfer to Kampala and the airport for departure.
What's Included
✓ Included
- ✓ Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- ✓ 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✓ Birding, game drives and boat cruises
- ✓ Chimpanzee and rhino tracking
- ✓ English-speaking birding guide
- ✓ Park entrance fees
✗ Excluded
- ✗ Gorilla permit
- ✗ International flights & visas
- ✗ Drinks
- ✗ Tips
- ✗ Personal expenses
- ✗ Laundry
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