Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Mabamba Swamp Excursion

Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park – En Route Birding

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

Day 4: Boat Safari & Birding in Murchison Falls

Day 5: Transfer to Semuliki – Afternoon Birding

Day 6: Full-Day Birding in Semuliki National Park

Day 7: Transfer to Kibale Forest

Day 8: Birding in Kibale & Bigodi Wetland

Day 9: Optional Chimp Trek or Crater Lakes Birding

Day 10: Fly Back to Entebbe – Departure

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

• Transfer to Mabamba Swamp for a boat excursion in search of the shoebill stork.

• Spot a variety of waterbirds, including Papyrus Gonolek and White-winged Warbler.

• Overnight stay at a luxury hotel in Entebbe.

• Morning flight to Murchison Falls National Park.

• En route birding stops to observe species like Grey-headed Bush-shrike and Yellow-billed Shrike.

• Arrive at your luxury lodge for dinner and a relaxed evening.

• Early breakfast followed by a full day of birding with your expert guide.

• Explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, home to species such as White-thighed Hornbill, African Fish Eagle, and Woodland Kingfisher.

• Packed lunch in the park.

• Return to the lodge for dinner and an evening checklist session.

• Morning boat cruise on the Nile River, looking for waterbirds such as African Skimmer, Grey Heron, and Malachite Kingfisher.

• Disembark at the base of Murchison Falls for a short walk and additional birding opportunities.

• Return to the lodge for a relaxing afternoon and evening birding around the grounds.

• Transfer to Semuliki National Park, famous for its lowland forest bird species.

• En route, birdwatch in areas known for Yellow-casqued Hornbill and African Pitta.

• Check in to a luxury lodge and enjoy an afternoon of birding around the lodge.

• Dinner and overnight stay.

• Full day birding in Semuliki, one of Uganda’s top birding destinations.
• Target species include the Western Bearded Scrub Robin, Black-casqued Hornbill, and Red-rumped Tinkerbird.

• Enjoy lunch at a scenic spot within the park.

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

• Morning transfer to Kibale Forest, Uganda’s most famous forest birding location.

• Stop along the way for birding opportunities.

• Check in to a luxury lodge in Kibale for a restful evening.

• Dinner and overnight stay.

• Full-day birding in Kibale Forest, home to species like Green-breasted Pitta, Yellow-spotted Barbet, and Red-tailed Monkey.

• Visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for additional birding and to spot species such as the Great Blue Turaco and White-cheeked Turaco.

• Return to the lodge for a relaxing evening.

• Choose between an optional chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest or a scenic crater lakes birding tour.

• If opting for the crater lakes tour, search for species such as African Fish Eagle and Dwarf Kingfisher.

• Return to the lodge for a farewell dinner.

• Morning transfer to Kasese or Entebbe for your return flight.

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

Includes:

• Return domestic flights

• Private birding guide and transfers

• 9 nights in luxury lodges and hotels

• All birding activities and park entrance fees

• Shoebill search at Mabamba Swamp

• All meals and select drinks

• Boat cruise, ranger support, and chimp trekking (optional)