Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Mabamba Swamp Birding

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls – En Route Birding

Day 3: Full-Day Birding in Murchison Falls National Park

Day 4: Boat Safari on the Nile River & Game Viewing

Day 5: Transfer to Semuliki – Birding en Route

Day 6: Full-Day Birding in Semuliki National Park

Day 7: Transfer to Kibale Forest

Day 8: Birding in Kibale & Bigodi Wetland

Day 9: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Birding & Game Viewing

Day 10: Full-Day Game Viewing & Birding in Queen Elizabeth

Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi – Gorilla Trekking & Birding

Day 12: Return to Entebbe – Departure

• Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and meet your private guide.

• Transfer to Mabamba Swamp for a boat excursion to see the iconic shoebill stork.

• Explore the wetland ecosystem for other species such as Papyrus Gonolek and White-winged Warbler.

• Overnight at a luxury lodge in Entebbe.

• Morning flight to Murchison Falls National Park.

• Enjoy birding stops along the way to see species like the African Pygmy Goose and Yellow-billed Shrike.

• Check-in to your luxury lodge in Murchison Falls, followed by dinner and a relaxing evening.

• Early breakfast and full-day birding in Murchison Falls National Park.

• Explore diverse habitats to spot species such as the White-thighed Hornbill, Blue-headed Coucal, and African Fish Eagle.

• Return to your lodge for dinner and a checklist session.

• Morning boat safari along the Nile River, looking for water birds such as African Skimmer, Malachite Kingfisher, and Grey Heron.
• Disembark at the base of Murchison Falls for additional birding and game viewing.

   

• Return to your lodge for a late lunch and an afternoon game drive for lions, giraffes, and elephants.

• Transfer to Semuliki National Park, renowned for its bird diversity.

   

• Enjoy birding along the way with stops to look for species like Black-casqued Hornbill and African Pitta.

• Check-in to your luxury lodge and enjoy an afternoon of birding.

• Dinner and overnight stay.

• Full day of birding in Semuliki National Park, targeting species such as the Western Bearded Scrub Robin and Red-rumped Tinkerbird.

• Visit the park’s forest and wetlands for various birding opportunities.

• Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

• Drive to Kibale Forest, famous for its primates and birdlife.

• Bird along the way, keeping an eye out for species like Grey-headed Sunbird and White-naped Pigeon.

• Arrive at your luxury lodge in Kibale and enjoy a relaxing evening.

• Full-day birding in Kibale Forest, home to Green-breasted Pitta, Yellow-spotted Barbet, and Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo.

• Visit Bigodi Wetland for species such as Great Blue Turaco and Yellow-crowned Night Heron.

• Return to your lodge for dinner and a checklist review.

• Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a prime spot for both birding and wildlife.

• Bird along the way for species such as Temminck’s Courser, Red-chested Sunbird, and Harlequin Quail.

• Arrive at your luxury lodge and enjoy an afternoon of game viewing and birding.

• Morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, searching for lions, elephants, and buffaloes.

• Birding along the drive to spot species like Black-crowned Crane, Martial Eagle, and Abyssinian Ground Hornbill.

• Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel for more birding and wildlife viewing.

• Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, famous for its mountain gorillas and rich birdlife.

• Optional afternoon birding walk, looking for forest species such as the African Green Pigeon and Blue-headed Sunbird.

• Dinner and overnight stay at a luxury lodge in Bwindi.

• Morning gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi (optional) or more birding around the lodge.

• Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for a flight back to Entebbe.

• Optional dayroom and lunch in Entebbe, depending on your international flight schedule.

Includes:

• Return domestic flights

• Private birding guide and transfers

• 11 nights in luxury lodges and hotels

• All birding activities and park entrance fees

• Shoebill search at Mabamba Swamp

• Gorilla trekking permit (if opted)

• All meals and select drinks

• Boat safaris and game drives