Uganda's ultimate birding safari

Safari summary

This safari highlights a few but most crucial birding sites in the country and with the opportunity of viewing the big 5 in their natural habitat at Murchison Falls National Park.
The first day takes us to wetlands where we'll be on the lookout for white-winged warbler, Carruthers’ Cisticola, Papyrus Gonolek, Saddle-billed Stork, African pygmy Goose, Lesser Jacana, Common Squacco, Purple and Goliath Herons, Yellow billed Egre, White-faced Whistling Duck, Yellow-billed Duck, Hottentont Teal, African fish Eagle , the elusive shoebill stork and so many more.

Look out for species like
Cassins’s Hawk Eagle,
Nahan’s Francolin,
Black-collared Lovebird,
Cassin’s and Sabine’s Spine tails,
Chocolate-backed, blue breasted and African Dwarf Kingfishers,
Piping Hornbill,
Red-sided Broadbill,
Green-breasted pitta,
Spotted Greenbul,
Fire-crested Alethe,
Black-capped Apalis,
Brown-crowned Eremomela and many others

In Murchison Falls, keep an eye out for these bird species.
Secretary bird,
Bat Hawk,
Red-necked Falcon,
Heuglin’s Francolin,
Denham’s Bustard,
Senegal Thick-Knee,
Rock Pranticole,
Black-headed Plover,
African Skimmer,
Bruce’s Green Pigeon,
Vinaceous dove,
White-crested Turaco,
Long-tailed/Pennant-winged and Standard winged Nightjars,the shoebill stork and animals like the African elephants, hippopotamuses, baboons, giraffes,lions,Impalas,Bush bucks,water bucks,topis,hynas, leopards,buffaloes, Nile crocodiles, monitor lizards to mention but a few and a boat cruise to the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Murchison Falls

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
• Night game drives

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas