10 Days Birding & Uganda Game Drives

Begin your adventure with a morning visit to the Mabamba wetland swamp, a Ramsar Site known for its population of the elusive shoebill stork. After a successful birding session, transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, check into Pakuba safari lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the views of the Nile River.

Accommodation:

* Pakuba safari lodge
* Fort murchison lodge
* Twiga safari lodge

Spend the day birding in Murchison Falls National Park. The park’s varied habitats, from savannahs to riverine forests, are home to over 450 bird species, including the Goliath heron, African fish eagle, and the vibrant red-throated bee-eater. Enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile in the afternoon, providing excellent birding opportunities along the riverbanks.

Accommodation:

* Pakuba safari lodge
* Fort murchison lodge
* Twiga safari lodge

Start with an early morning game drive, focusing on both birds and wildlife. Look out for species such as the Abyssinian ground hornbill and the black-bellied bustard. After the game drive, transfer to Kibale National Park. Upon arrival, check into Kibale guest cottages and prepare for the next day’s activities.

Accommodation:

* Kibale forest camp
* kibale guest cottages
* Isunga lodge
* Turaco tree tops

In the morning, embark on a chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kibale Forest, home to a significant population of these primates. In the afternoon, enjoy birding in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, where you can spot a variety of species, including the great blue turaco, white-spotted flufftail, and the black bishop.

Accommodations:

* Kibale forest camp
* kibale guest cottages
* Isunga lodge
* Turaco tree tops

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its remarkable bird diversity. Check into Bush lodge and spend the afternoon on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This cruise offers an excellent opportunity to see both water birds and terrestrial species along the channel’s shores.

Accommodations:

* Bush lodge
* elephant hub
* engiri game lodge
* advark lodge

Spend the day birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore different habitats, including the Maramagambo Forest, where you can find the forest flycatcher, white-naped pigeon, and African emerald cuckoo. In the afternoon, take a game drive in the Mweya Peninsula, keeping an eye out for species such as the swamp flycatcher and the papyrus gonolek.

Accommodations:

* Bush lodge
* elephant hub
* engiri game lodge
* advark lodge

After a morning birding session in Queen Elizabeth National Park, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. En route, pass through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse bird species. Check into Buhoma Lodge upon arrival and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking.

Begin the day with an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After spending time with the gorillas, focus on birding in the afternoon. Bwindi is a birder’s paradise, home to 23 Albertine Rift endemics, including the African green broadbill and the Shelley’s crimsonwing.

Accommodations:

* Gorilla valley
* Rushaga gorilla camp
* Buhoma gorilla camp
* Leisure lodge

Spend the morning birding in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi, renowned for species such as the regal sunbird and the Rwenzori batis. In the afternoon, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and check into Mihingo Lodge. Enjoy a relaxing evening at the lodge, surrounded by nature.

Accommodations:

* Rwakobo rock
* leopard rest camp
* hyena hill lodge

Join Kaije Safaris on a 10-day journey through Uganda’s premier birding and wildlife destinations. From the lush wetlands of Mabamba to the forested depths of Bwindi, this tour offers a unique blend of bird watching and game viewing, promising a truly unforgettable adventure in the Pearl of Africa.