You will be greeted at Entebbe International Airport by a private chauffeur; then, it’s just a five-minute transfer to your accommodation at The Boma Guesthouse. This rustic 1940s-style guesthouse is a fusion of colonial and African design, with gorgeous views of tropical gardens and Lake Victoria. Depending on your arrival time, you might like to take one of the guesthouse’s bikes to ride into town, explore the Botanical Gardens or join your guide for your first birdwatching session in Uganda. 

Main Destination: Entebbe (City)

Accommodation: The Boma Entebbe (Mid-range guest house located in or near Entebbe)

Meals & Drinks: 

Lunch & dinner (breakfast not included) 

Non-alcoholic drinks

A five-hour journey through Uganda’s epic landscapes will bring you to the town of Fort Portal, at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains, known as the gateway to Kibale Forest. On the way here, you will stop at the Mabamba Wetland for a swamp safari and the chance to see species such as the malachite kingfisher, the blue-breasted bee-eater and rare shoebills. You will stay right in the centre of the rainforest in a luxury safari tent at Kibale Forest Camp. Tuck into a delicious four-course dinner, then sit out on your private balcony, listening to the calls of wood owls. 

Main Destination: Mabamba Swamp (Area) 

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale National Park)

Meals & Drinks : 

Lunch & dinner 

Non-alcoholic drinks

Delve into the rainforest with a trip to Kanyanchu, where you will look and listen for joyful greenbuls and whinchats, as well as birds of prey such as the western banded snake eagle and the lizard buzzard. Then, you will take a trek to track troops of chimpanzees in the upper branches of Kibale, keeping your eyes peeled for other primates, such as colobus and red-tailed monkeys.

Main Destination: Kibale Forest National Park (Area)

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp (Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale National Park)

Meals & Drinks: 

Lunch & dinner 

Non-alcoholic drinks

Move onto Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will participate in game drives to see more of Uganda’s wildlife, from birds to big mammals, such as elephants, leopards and lions. You will stay in the heart of the park at Mweya Safari Lodge, which offers beautiful views of the Kazinga Channel, as well as a stunning infinity pool.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Area) 

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury lodge inside the park) 

Meals & Drinks: 

Lunch & dinner 

Non-alcoholic drinks

Today, you will focus on Queen Elizabeth National Park's birdlife around the Kazinga Channel, which is home to yellow-billed storks, African spoonbills and pelicans, among other species. Take a boat safari across the channel to see buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, or a hot air balloon ride for a “bird’s eye view” of the park. 

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Area) 

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge (luxury lodge inside the park)

Meals & Drinks: 

Lunch & dinner 

Non-alcoholic drinks

The next stop is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is the only park in Africa where you can see both gorillas and chimpanzees. You will stay elevated above Buhoma village at Buhoma Haven Lodge, which provides incredible views of the park and was built using local materials.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (Area) 

Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Lodge (mid-range lodge in Bwindi)

Meals & Drinks: 

Lunch & dinner 

Non-alcoholic drinks

Start early for a gorilla trek through Bwindi, where you will meet one of the nine habituated groups of gorillas that live in the mountains. As the groups live varying distances from the base, your trek can be customized to your preferences for length and difficulty. 

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (Area) 

Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Lodge (mid-range lodge in Bwindi) 

Meals & Drinks: 

Lunch & dinner

Non-alcoholic drinks

Today, you will focus on Bwindi’s bird-watching opportunities. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to around 360 bird species, including cuckooshrikes, the fork-tailed drongo, the martial eagle, pink-footed puffbacks, white-headed wood-hoopoes and tinkerbirds. 

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (Area) 

Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Lodge (mid-range lodge in Bwindi)

Meals & Drinks: 

Lunch & dinner

Non-alcoholic drinks

Moving on to Lake Mburo National Park, you will be able to take part in more game drives, bush walks and even mountain bike safaris. You will be staying at the eco-friendly and family-run Rwakobo Rock Lodge, which is perched on a scenic outcrop just outside of the park. From here, you can see zebra, warthog and impala gathering at the nearby watering hole. 

Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park (Area) 

Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge (mid-range lodge in Lake Mburo)

Meals & Drinks: 

Lunch & dinner

Non-alcoholic drinks

Birding at Lake Mburo is often a highlight of a birding safari tour of Uganda. During the day, you will be treated to hundreds of species, such as stripe-breasted tits, Kivu ground thrush and the punk-rock mohawks of bare-faced go-away-birds. At night, use your eyes and ears to identify the calls of African scops, owls, and various species of nightjars. 

Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park (Area) 

Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge (mid-range lodge in Lake Mburo)

Meals & Drinks: 

Lunch & dinner

Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Mabira Forest Next, it’s Mabira Forest, Uganda’s second largest, which is home to many endangered species of animal, including the endemic Uganda mangabey. You’ll stay in a luxury cabin at Rainforest Lodge, which has perfect views for more birdwatching, as well as a swimming pool and massage facilities – a welcome break after so much trekking and birding. 

Main Destination: Mabira Forest Reserve 

Accommodation: Rainforest Lodge (mid-range lodge located inside Mabira forest reserve)

Meals & Drinks: 

All meals included 

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Jinja is a large town around 80 kilometres from Kampala, known for being the source of the Nile River. Here, you can take part in activities such as rafting, kayaking and horse riding. Look out for monkeys, monitor lizards and otters along the river, and watch out for the incredible number of bird species that call this place home, including the fish eagle. You’ll stay at an eco river lodge overlooking a White Nile waterfall, aptly named The Haven. Accommodation options include suites, bandas, cottages, and tents, and utilise solar power and UV-filtered springs and rainwater. 

Main Destination: Jinja (Town) 

Accommodation: The Haven Eco River Lodge (mid-range lodge located in or near Jinja)

Meals & Drinks: 

All meals included 

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Finally, it’s back to Entebbe for your departure from Uganda. We hope this unique birding tour of the country has provided you with memorable wildlife-watching and birding opportunities, inspiring you to look for your next safari adventure. 

Main Destination: Entebbe (city) 

Accommodation: No accommodation (end of tour)

Meals & Drinks : 

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)