Come birding in Uganda- in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of the country! In terms of its size, Uganda is the richest country for Birds in Africa. Almost every part of the country is birded. No other Area in Africa can match its ever-burgeoning bird list of over 1000 species. Uganda- a small country-about the size of Great Britain, with such a huge bird list? It’s remarkable, come see for yourself…
Day 1 Arrival
Arrive at the Entebbe International airport where you will be welcomed by your Equatorial Wild safaris guide and transferred by private vehicle to the Hotel reserved for you. Depending on the time you arrive, you will take a visit to the international acclaimed award wining Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre to see the sorts of animals and birds that you will encounter on your tour.
Dinner and overnight (Budget, medium and Luxury accommodation available)
Day 2 Entebbe
Spend the whole day birding around Entebbe area, the Botanical Gardens for the Orange weaver, a variety of Sunbirds, Weavers, some water birds.
Dinner and overnight (Budget, medium and Luxury accommodation available)
Day 3 Mabamba Swamp
After a healthy breakfast, drive to Mabamba swamp for the Shoebill Stork and other water birds after which drive to Lake Mburo Lunch and birding enroute e.g. at Kaaku swamp for the Rufous-bellied Heron, Lesser Jacana, Lesser Moorhen and a variety of water birds.
Dinner and overnight (Budget, medium and Luxury accommodation available)
Day 4 Lake Mburo
Morning birding and mammal watching, bird the grassland for the Brown-chested Plover (this is there between June and December), Red-faced Barbet here we shall have the chance to see the Zebra, Eland, Topis, Impalas and some other game, afternoon go for a boat ride in search for the African Finfoot.
Dinner and overnight (Budget, medium and Luxury accommodation available)
Day 5 Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, arriving for an afternoon boat ride on Kazinga channel where shall see schools of Hippos, Crocodiles, water birds like the African Spoonbill, African skimmer (seasonal) and many others.
Dinner and overnight (Budget, medium and Luxury accommodation available)
Day 6 Kasenyi
Morning game drive Kasenyi track in search for Savanna birds like the Temminck’s Courser, Martial Eagle, Rupell’s Griffon Vulture and many others afternoon bird the crater area.
Dinner and overnight (Budget, medium and Luxury accommodation available)
Day 7 Departure
After a morning breakfast, we will return to Kampala stopping en-route for lunch arriving at the Entebbe International Airport in the early evening just in time for your departure flight.
Rates will include:
Airport transfers, itinerary meals and accommodation, transportation, water, coffee or tea while on safari, park entrance fees, services of an English speaking driver/guide, boat trips, game drives, other itinerary activities and any government taxies/levies.
Rates will exclude:
Air fare, Bar Bills, Phone calls, Personal insurance, Laundry and other services of personal nature and driver’s/guide’s tips.
NOTE: Safaris / Holidays can be arranged for any number of people.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for rates, tailor made safaris and general inquires.
Yours- EWS Team
