Discover the Best of Uganda’s Bird Life with AG Safaris’ 14-Day Bird Watching Safari. Embark on a 14-day bird watching safari with AG Safaris and discover Uganda’s diverse bird life. With a carefully curated itinerary that takes you to the country’s top birding destinations, including Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, you will have the chance to spot hundreds of bird species, including some of the rare and elusive ones. This unforgettable safari also includes gorilla trekking, game drives, boat rides, and cultural experiences. Book your bird watching adventure with AG Safaris today and immerse yourself in Uganda’s natural wonders.
Day 1: Arrival in Uganda.
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by AG Safaris’ representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to do some bird watching around the hotel gardens.
Day 2: Birding at Mabamba Wetlands.
After breakfast, you will head to Mabamba Wetlands, one of the best birding spots in Uganda. Here you will have the chance to spot the iconic shoebill stork, African pygmy goose, malachite kingfisher, and other wetland bird species. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Birding at Lake Victoria.
After breakfast, you will embark on a boat ride to explore Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa. You will have the chance to see various bird species, including the African fish eagle, pied kingfisher, and the common sandpiper. You will return to your hotel for lunch and relaxation in the afternoon.
Day 4: Birding at Murchison Falls National Park.
After breakfast, you will depart for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. You will have the opportunity to spot over 450 bird species, including the shoebill stork, Goliath heron, and the African fish eagle. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Game Drive and Birding at Murchison Falls National Park.
After breakfast, you will embark on a game drive and birding expedition in Murchison Falls National Park. Here you will spot some of the park’s wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and lions, as well as bird species such as the Abyssinian ground hornbill, black-headed batis, and the black-billed barbet. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Birding at Kibale National Park.
After breakfast, you will depart for Kibale National Park, home to over 375 bird species. Here you will have the chance to spot some of the park’s bird species, including the African pitta, green-breasted pitta, and the black bee-eater. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kibale National Park.
After breakfast, you will embark on a chimpanzee trekking expedition in Kibale National Park. Here you will have the chance to see our closest relatives in the wild and spot some of the park’s bird species, including the African green broadbill, African emerald cuckoo, and the yellow-spotted nicator. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Birding at Semuliki National Park.
After breakfast, you will depart for Semuliki National Park, one of the best birding destinations in Uganda. Here you will have the chance to spot some of the park’s bird species, including the rare and elusive Nkulengu rail, yellow-throated cuckoo, and the great blue turaco. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Birding at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After breakfast, you will depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to over 600 bird species. Here you will have the
chance to spot some of the park’s bird species, including the African skimmer, martial eagle, and the African white-backed vulture. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10: Game Drive and Boat Ride at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After breakfast, you will embark on a game drive and boat ride in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here you will have the chance to see some of the park’s wildlife, including elephants, lions, and buffalos, as well as bird species such as the African pied wagtail, black-headed gonolek, and the malachite kingfisher. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11: Birding at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
After breakfast, you will depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of the best places for birding in Uganda. Here you will have the chance to spot some of the park’s bird species, including the African green broadbill, Chapin’s flycatcher, and the red-throated alethe. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
After breakfast, you will embark on a gorilla trekking expedition in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Here you will have the chance to see the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and spot some of the park’s bird species, including the African black duck, black bee-eater, and the African paradise flycatcher. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 13: Birding at Lake Mburo National Park.
After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Mburo National Park, one of the best birding destinations in Uganda. Here you will have the chance to spot some of the park’s bird species, including the red-faced barbet, black-bellied bustard, and the crested francolin. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 14: Departure.
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 14-day bird watching safari with AG Safaris.
Conclusion:
AG Safaris’ 14-day bird watching safari in Uganda offers an unforgettable experience of the country’s rich bird life. With a well-planned itinerary that takes you to some of Uganda’s best birding destinations and national parks, you will have the chance to spot hundreds of bird species, including some of the rare and elusive ones. Book your bird watching safari with AG Safaris today and immerse yourself in Uganda’s natural wonders.
