After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Lake Mburo National Park, stopping at prime birding locations along the way. Enjoy the rolling savannahs and farmlands as you spot garden birds and raptors during the journey. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for a relaxing dinner.
Overnight: Rwakobo Safari Lodge – Full Board

Rise early for a full day of birding and wildlife exploration. Accompanied by a ranger guide, enjoy savannah specialties including Black-collared Barbets, Crested Barbets, Sulphur-breasted Bushshrikes, African Finfoots (on a boat ride), and Papyrus Gonolek. The day includes a packed lunch or lodge-prepared meal and continues until sunset to maximize bird sightings.
Overnight: Rwakobo Safari Lodge – Full Board

Journey to the small but biodiverse Mgahinga National Park via the Ankole flats and the scenic Kigezi highlands. Stop along the way to explore forested areas and the Echua Forest for Albertine Rift endemic birds.
Overnight: Travelers Rest Hotel / Ikoro Hotel – Full Board

Spend the day searching for Albertine Rift endemics including Rwenzori Batis, Kivu Ground Thrush, Blue-headed Weaver, Regal Sunbird, and many more. Mgahinga’s compact area makes it ideal for focused birding and photography.
Overnight: Mutanda Lake Resort – Full Board

Begin with an early breakfast before trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to meet the majestic mountain gorillas. The trek takes 2–7 hours depending on gorilla location, with one hour dedicated to viewing and photographing these gentle giants. After this extraordinary experience, transfer to Ruhija sector, a haven for rare birds such as the African Green Broadbill and Doherty’s Bushshrike.
Overnight: Gorilla Mist Camp / Bakiga Lodge – Full Board

Spend a full day in the forest searching for rare Albertine Rift species. Watch for the African Green Broadbill, Black-billed Turaco, Narina Trogon, Handsome Francolin, and colorful bushshrikes.
Overnight: Bakiga Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp – Full Board

Drive through Bwindi’s forested margins and explore key birding spots, including Cassin’s Flycatcher and Black-billed Weaver. Enjoy the forest trails and scenic viewpoints.
Overnight: Ride 4 a Woman Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge – Full Board

Discover Bwindi’s iconic bird species: Dusky Crimsonwing, Red-headed Bluebill, Mountain Yellow Warbler, Brown-capped Weaver, Dusky Twinspot, Bar-tailed Trogon, and more.
Overnight: Ride 4 a Woman Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge – Full Board

Travel south through Ishasha, home to the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy birding along shady acacia forests and spot savannah birds during a late afternoon session.
Overnight: Topi Lodge – Full Board

Early morning birding in the northern savannah and marshlands for waterbirds, raptors, and Albertine Rift species. Highlights include Shoebill Stork sightings if lucky, Red-collared Widowbird, and various starlings.
Overnight: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge – Full Board

Start with early morning birding and wildlife game drives. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, elephants, Nile crocodiles, kingfishers, fish eagles, storks, and other waterbirds.
Overnight: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge – Full Board

Transfer to Semuliki National Park, a true birder’s haven with over 441 recorded species. Two full days will be dedicated to birding in the forest and swamps, seeking rare species like Dwarf Hornbill, White-crested Hornbill, Black-casqued Hornbill, Congo Serpent Eagle, and more. Explore forest primates including DeBrazza’s Monkey and Red Colobus Monkey.
Overnight: Local lodge / eco-lodge – Full Board

After transfer to Kibale, undertake chimpanzee trekking for 2–4 hours with a one-hour observation. Continue with a community walk in Bigodi Swamp, spotting marshland and forest birds.
Overnight: Turaco Tree Tops / Kibale Forest Camp – Full Board

Drive to Budongo Forest via Masindi and Hoima. Spend two days birding in the Royal Mile of Budongo Forest, seeking Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Dwarf Kingfisher, Nahan’s Francolin, Cassin’s Spinetail, and other Albertine Rift specials.
Overnight: Budongo Eco Lodge / Kabalega Resort – Full Board

Transfer north to Murchison Falls. Explore the top of the falls for rare cliff-dwelling species like Rock Pratincole and Bat Hawk. Enjoy a game drive in the savannah and an afternoon Nile boat cruise for aquatic and riparian birds, along with wildlife sightings.
Overnight: Pakuba Safari Lodge – Full Board

Drive to Kidepo, Uganda’s remote wilderness. Spend four days birding and game viewing, spotting savannah and arid-region species, including Rose-ringed Parakeet, Secretary Bird, Fox Kestrel, Clapperton’s Francolin, and vultures. Also encounter wildlife such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and elands.
Overnight: Kidepo Savannah Lodge – Full Board

Travel along the Uganda-Kenya border. Explore the foothills of Mount Moroto and the dryland reserves for Purple Grenadier, Straw-tailed Whydah, Eastern Paradise Whydah, Steel-blue Whydah, Boran Cisticola, and more. Experience the Karamojong culture.
Overnight: Kara-Tunga Karamoja Safari Camp – Full Board

Bird in Pian Upe, home to Fox’s Weaver, Karamoja Apalis, Secretary Bird, and ostriches. Packed lunch is recommended for the full day excursion.
Overnight: Local Lodge / Safari Camp – Full Board

Travel to Mount Elgon National Park, exploring the forest trails and birding hotspots. Species include Jackson’s Francolin, Tacazze Sunbird, Black-collared Apalis, and Hartlaub’s Turaco. Overnight in forest lodges with stunning mountain views.
Overnight: Rafiki Lodge / Sipi River Lodge / UWA Bandas – Full Board

After breakfast, drive to Kampala and Entebbe Airport. Reflect on 30 days of immersive birding, primate encounters, and Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes.

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