7-Day Uganda Birding Safari

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Nobility Tours & Travel representative and transferred to your hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxed birding walk around Entebbe's gardens, where colourful turacos, kingfishers, hornbills, and other species may be spotted.

Your evening begins with a welcome dinner and briefing from your specialist birding guide before your adventure begins.

Your birding adventure begins with a private canoe excursion through Mabamba Swamp, one of Uganda's most celebrated wetland habitats.

Navigate through papyrus channels in search of the iconic Shoebill, one of Africa's most remarkable birds.

The wetland also provides opportunities to observe colourful kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, African Jacana, and other specialised water birds.

Later, transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest protected wilderness area.

Wake early for a birding experience across the savannah landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park.

Explore open plains and riverine habitats while searching for species such as Secretary Bird, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Northern Carmine Bee-eater, fish eagles, storks, and other remarkable birds.

Later, enjoy a boat cruise along the River Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls.

The journey offers exceptional bird photography opportunities as you watch water birds gather along the riverbanks before reaching the spectacular point where the Nile forces its way through the narrow gorge.

Begin the morning with a final birding experience around Murchison Falls before visiting the Top of the Falls viewpoint.

Witness the incredible power of the Nile as millions of litres of water rush through the gorge below.

Continue your journey toward Kibale Forest National Park, passing through Uganda's beautiful countryside and crater lake landscapes.

Arrive at your forest lodge surrounded by nature.

Rise early for one of Uganda's most exciting forest birding experiences.

Explore the ancient rainforest trails of Kibale, a biodiversity hotspot known for its incredible birdlife and primates.

Search for sought-after species including the Green-breasted Pitta, African Pitta, colourful barbets, turacos, kingfishers, and other forest specialists.

Later, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation area renowned for its rich bird diversity.

Enjoy a final morning birding experience around Kibale before beginning your return journey toward Entebbe.

Depending on your travel schedule, enjoy additional birding stops along the way as Uganda's landscapes transition from rainforest to wetlands and countryside.

Arrive in Entebbe for your final evening in Uganda.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before your transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.

Depart Uganda with remarkable photographs, memorable sightings, and the experience of discovering one of Africa's greatest birding destinations.