Embark on an exceptional 14-day birding adventure through Uganda with Nomad Touring Company Ltd, guided by a specialist birding expert. This expedition is designed for passionate birders and wildlife enthusiasts seeking the best of Uganda’s avifauna, rich primate diversity, and captivating landscapes. Uganda is home to over 1,060 bird species, including the rare Shoebill Stork, Green-breasted Pitta, and 20+ Albertine Rift endemics.

You’ll explore iconic birding destinations like Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale, and Murchison Falls National Parks, along with the famed Mabamba Swamps and Budongo Forest. This safari also offers chances to track Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees, providing a complete Ugandan wildlife experience. From papyrus swamps to montane forests and savanna plains, this immersive journey offers more than just birds—it’s a full encounter with “The Pearl of Africa.”

Itinerary

Cost

Day 01 :

Arrival in Entebbe

Accommodation: Boma Hotel, Entebbe
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a representative from Nomad Touring Company Ltd will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Time permitting, we'll explore the Entebbe Botanical Gardens for an introduction to Uganda’s common birdlife. Expect sightings such as Black-headed Gonolek, Double-toothed Barbet, Palm-nut Vulture, and potentially your first Great Blue Turaco. Evening briefing with your birding guide.

Day 02 - 03 :

Mabamba Swamp & Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We start early to reach Mabamba Swamp by dugout canoe in search of the iconic Shoebill, along with African Jacana, Lesser Jacana, Papyrus Gonolek, and Red-chested Sunbird. Afterward, we drive to Lake Mburo National Park, birding en route.

Next morning includes a boat trip on Lake Mburo, known for the elusive African Finfoot. The dry acacia habitat yields species such as Bare-faced Go-away-bird, Nubian Woodpecker, and the rare Red-faced Barbet. Mammals include Plains Zebra, Topi, and Defassa Waterbuck.

Day 04 :

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Accommodation: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We continue to the Virunga Mountains to search the bamboo forests of Mgahinga for Rwenzori Turaco and Abyssinian Ground Thrush. Shelley’s Crimsonwing, one of Africa’s rarest birds, is also possible here. The beautiful volcanic scenery provides a dramatic backdrop.

Day 05 - 06 :

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Ruhija)

Accommodation: Ruhija Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our journey takes us to Ruhija in Bwindi, Uganda’s birding crown jewel. On arrival, we search for Black Bee-eater and Grauer’s Swamp Warbler. A full day trek to Mubwindi Swamp offers chances to spot Grauer’s Broadbill and Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher, plus Albertine Rift endemics such as Regal Sunbird, Stripe-breasted Tit, and Rwenzori Batis.

Day 07 - 08 :

Days 7 & 8: Bwindi (Buhoma)

Accommodation: Buhoma Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Traveling to Buhoma via “The Neck,” we stop to bird en route, with chances for Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher, Chubb’s Cisticola, and Brown-throated Wattle-eye. At Buhoma, guests may opt for the unforgettable experience of gorilla trekking. For those not tracking, specialized forest birding will continue. Bird targets include Red-throated Alethe, African Emerald Cuckoo, and Petit’s Cuckooshrike.

Day 09 :

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Ihamba Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its large mammal populations and over 600 bird species. A boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel offers sightings of African Skimmer, African Spoonbill, and abundant hippos. Mammals include Uganda Kob, Elephant, and possibly the elusive Giant Forest Hog.

Day 10 - 11 :

Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Traveling past the Rwenzori Mountains, we reach Kibale Forest, Africa’s primate capital. At dawn, we attempt to locate the rare Green-breasted Pitta. Optional chimp tracking is available. Other primates include L’Hoest’s Monkey, Uganda Red Colobus, and Grey-cheeked Mangabey. Birding includes Chestnut Wattle-eye, Black-billed Turaco, and Narrow-tailed Starling.

Day 12 -13 :

Budongo Forest & Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Sambiya River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We stop at Budongo Forest’s Royal Mile to find Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, African Dwarf Kingfisher, and Chestnut-capped Flycatcher. Murchison Falls NP offers stunning savanna birding: Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Red-throated Bee-eater, and Silverbird. A boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls delivers impressive views and aquatic bird species. Optional night drives for nocturnal species available.

Day 14 :

Return to Entebbe & Departure

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy breakfast with a final opportunity to bird the lodge grounds. We return to Entebbe with a lunch stop in Kampala before transferring to the airport for your departure. End of services by Nomad Touring Company Ltd.