5 Day Bird Watching Safari Tour Uganda

Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Mabamba Swamp

1. Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Bird Watching
   8h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival, You will be picked up by our specialized birding guide who will transfer you to your lodge, freshen up, and enjoy a meal. Afterwards, we'll embark on an exciting Mabamba Swamp Excursion to spot the elusive Shoebill and other bird
   species at the Mabamba Ramsar site-listed wetland renowned for its avian diversity. Board a motorized canoe to navigate through papyrus channels in search of the Shoebill, Malachite Kingfisher, African Jacana, and Black Crake.
   
   Afternoon: Enjoy a packed lunch amid the swamp’s serene atmosphere, spotting various waterfowl, herons, and egrets.
   
   Evening: Return to Entebbe and check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

1. Murchison Falls National Park
   8h
   Morning: After an early breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park,
   passing through the lush landscapes of central Uganda.
   Birding stops en route may include the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary(optional) for species like the
   Papyrus Gonolek and the White-crested Turaco.
   
   Afternoon: Arrive in Murchison Falls, check in to your lodge, and bird watch around the park’s
   savannah and riverine forests.
   
   Evening: Relax with dinner, preparing for the next day’s explorations.

Day 3: Birding Safari and Delta Cruise

1. Murchison Falls National Park
   8h
   Morning: Early game drive through the park’s savannah, woodlands, and Borassus palms. Spot
   birds like the Northern Carmine Bee-eater, Black-headed Lapwing, Silverbird, and African Quail-
   Finch. Keep an eye out for iconic mammals as you explore.
   
   Afternoon: After lunch, embark on a boat cruise to the Nile Delta, a prime birding location. Look
   for Goliath Herons, African Skimmers, Grey-crowned Cranes, and the rare Shoebill.
   
   Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.

Day 4: Top of the Falls and Birding Along the Escarpments

1. Murchison Falls National Park
   8h
   Morning: Visit the Top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views and birding along the cliffs.
   Spot Rock Pratincoles, Bat Hawks, and Swallow-tailed Bee-eaters.
   
   Afternoon: Explore the park’s escarpments and forests, focusing on raptors like the Martial
   Eagle and Palm-nut Vulture, as well as forest specialists like the Chocolate-backed Kingfisher.
   
   Evening: Conclude the day with dinner and a relaxed evening at the lodge.

Day 5: Return to Entebbe with En Route Birding

1. Murchison Falls National Park
   8h
   Morning: After breakfast, depart for Entebbe with birding stops along the way, including
   Budongo Forest for Greenbuls, African Grey Parrots, and the Puvel’s Illadopsis.
   Afternoon: Enjoy lunch en route and arrive in Entebbe in the late afternoon. Transfer to the airport or your hotel for departure.

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the meeting point and a tour guide will have a placard of client identification

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels