Uganda
Pearl of Africa
Uganda nominated pearl of Africa located in central east of the continent, have 241038 km square.
The combination of ecosystems as if savanna and tropical forest make a Uganda one of the wonderful destinations here we will see mountains jungle and amazing Victoria lake.
About the wild life have the 11 % the birds of the world and there we can find the amazing animals include Gorillas and chimpanzees, Buffalos, elephants, big cats, giraffes, antelopes and many more. For all this thinks, this destination is amazing for Photographers and Birdwatchers.
Uganda Pearl of Africa 16 Days
(Key Endemics & Highlights – Shoebill, Albertine Rift Endemics, Chimpanzees, Gorillas)
Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe
Activities: Arrival, airport pickup, hotel check-in. Optional afternoon birding at Entebbe Botanical Gardens (time permitting).
Target Birds: African Hobby, Ross’s Turaco, Orange Weaver, Klaas’s Cuckoo, Brown Parrot, Black-headed Gonolek.
Overnight: Entebbe
Day 2 – Mabamba Swamp (Shoebill Day)
Activities: Morning transfer to Mabamba Swamp for canoe birding in search of the legendary Shoebill.
Target Birds: Shoebill, Papyrus Gonolek, White-winged Warbler, Allen’s Gallinule, Lesser Jacana, Orange Weaver.
Overnight: Entebbe
Day 3 – Lake Mburo National Park
Activities: Transfer to Lake Mburo NP with birding stops en route; afternoon birding in the park.
Target Birds: Red-faced Barbet, African Finfoot, Rufous-bellied Heron, Brown-chested Plover, Papyrus Yellow Warbler.
Overnight: Lake Mburo
Day 4 – Lake Mburo & Drive to Mbarara
Activities: Morning bird walk or optional boat trip; slow transfer to Mbarara area to break up the long journey.
Target Birds: Long-tailed Cisticola, White-winged Black Tit, Black-collared Barbet.
Overnight: Mbarara
Day 5 – Drive to Kisoro (Mgahinga Region)
Activities: Scenic transfer to Kisoro, with birding stops through hilly southwestern Uganda.
Target Birds: Augur Buzzard, African Stonechat, Bronzy Sunbird.
Overnight: Kisoro
Day 6 – Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Albertine Endemics)
Activities: Full-day birding the Gorge Trail on Mt. Sabyinyo, targeting highland Albertine Rift specialties.
Target Birds: Rwenzori Turaco, Kivu Ground Thrush, Shelley’s Crimsonwing, Rwenzori Batis, White-starred Robin.
Overnight: Kisoro
Day 7 – Echuya Forest to Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Activities: Morning birding in Echuya Forest; transfer to Ruhija.
Target Birds: African Green Broadbill, Handsome Francolin, Dusky Crimsonwing, Mountain Yellow Warbler.
Overnight: Ruhija
Day 8 – Mubwindi Swamp (Bwindi-Ruhija)
Activities: Full-day hike and birding at Mubwindi Swamp.
Target Birds: African Green Broadbill, Grauer’s Swamp Warbler, Stripe-breasted Tit, Regal Sunbird, Strange Weaver.
Overnight: Ruhija
Day 9 – The Neck to Buhoma (Lower Bwindi)
Activities: Birding along “The Neck” as you descend to Buhoma sector.
Target Birds: Red-throated Alethe, Black Bee-eater, Many-colored Bushshrike, Dwarf Honeyguide, Narina Trogon.
Overnight: Buhoma
Day 10 – Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi (Buhoma Sector)
Activities: Early morning gorilla tracking experience (permit required). Leisure birding after.
Target Birds: African Broadbill, Elliot’s Woodpecker, Chapin’s Flycatcher, Buff-spotted Woodpecker.
Overnight: Buhoma
Day 11 – Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP + Kazinga Channel Cruise
Activities: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP; afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
Target Birds: African Skimmer, Water Thick-knee, Gull-billed Tern, Marsh Sandpiper. Also expect Hippos, Elephants, Crocodiles.
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 12 – Birding in Queen Elizabeth NP; Transfer to Fort Portal
Activities: Morning game and birding drive in the park; continue to Fort Portal.
Target Birds: Harlequin Quail, Temminck’s Courser, Martial Eagle, Amur Falcon, African Crake.
Overnight: Fort Portal
Day 13 – Semliki Forest
Activities: Full day birding in the lush lowland Semliki Forest – a biodiversity hotspot.
Target Birds: Congo Serpent Eagle, Black Dwarf Hornbill, White-crested Hornbill, Yellow-throated Cuckoo, Pale-fronted Nigrita.
Overnight: Fort Portal
Day 14 – Kibale Forest (Birding + Chimp Tracking)
Activities: Morning birding in Kibale Forest; afternoon chimpanzee tracking experience.
Target Birds: Green-breasted Pitta, Red-tailed Ant-Thrush, Black-billed Turaco, White-naped Pigeon.
Primates: Chimpanzees, Red-tailed Monkey, L’Hoest’s Monkey, Olive Baboon.
Overnight: Kibale Area
Day 15 – Kibale to Entebbe (Birding en route)
Activities: Scenic transfer back to Entebbe with birding stops en route.
Target Birds: African Grey Parrot, Great Blue Turaco, Crowned Hornbill.
Overnight: Entebbe
Day 16 – Departure
Activities: Morning at leisure or optional local birding (depending on flight time). Transfer to airport for international departure.