Uganda Birding Safaris
Birding Safaris
Uganda Birding Safaris
Uganda is a premier birding destination, home to over 1,000 bird species across diverse ecosystems. From misty montane forests to vast wetlands and savannahs, birders encounter iconic species like the Shoebill, Green-breasted Pitta, and Albertine Rift endemics. Uganda’s year-round birding opportunities, combined with breathtaking scenery, make every safari rewarding and immersive.
Our Uganda Birding Safaris are thoughtfully designed for both seasoned birders and enthusiastic nature lovers. Expert local guides, carefully selected lodges, and well-paced itineraries ensure exceptional sightings while supporting conservation and communities. Whether exploring Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, or Mabamba Swamp, each journey offers meaningful encounters, comfort, and unforgettable moments in Africa’s birding paradise.
Birding Safaris
Uganda Birding Highlights
Experience Uganda’s birding highlights featuring Shoebill sightings, Albertine Rift endemics, expert guides, diverse habitats, and unforgettable wildlife moments crafted for passionate birders and nature enthusiasts worldwide.
Mabamba Swamp
Famous for the elusive Shoebill, Mabamba Swamp offers birders stunning papyrus wetlands, rare species, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in serene, natural surroundings.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Home to Albertine Rift endemics, Bwindi’s dense forests provide exceptional birding, gorilla trekking opportunities, and breathtaking scenery for nature lovers.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Over 600 bird species inhabit Queen Elizabeth’s savannahs, wetlands, and forests, offering diverse sightings, scenic landscapes, and memorable wildlife experiences.
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest is renowned for its mixed-species flocks, rare forest birds, and immersive treks, making it a must-visit destination for passionate birders.
Murchison Falls National Park
Featuring riverine habitats and spectacular waterfalls, Murchison Falls offers rare birds, vast landscapes, and thrilling wildlife encounters in northern Uganda.
Lake Mburo
Lake Mburo’s wetlands, woodlands, and savannahs provide excellent birding, including waterfowl, raptors, and iconic African species, alongside intimate wildlife experiences.
Endemic Birds of Uganda
Discover Uganda’s endemic birds on expertly guided birding safaris, witnessing rare species, pristine habitats, and unforgettable wildlife experiences designed for passionate birders and nature enthusiasts.
Shoebill
The iconic Shoebill, a prehistoric-looking bird, inhabits Uganda’s papyrus wetlands, offering birders a rare, unforgettable sighting with striking gray plumage, massive bill, and silent, patient hunting behaviour.
Green-breasted Pitta
A vibrant forest species, the Green-breasted Pitta dazzles with its colourful breast, elusive movements, and melodic calls, making it a prized sighting in Uganda’s dense forests.
Great Blue Turaco
With striking blue and green feathers, the Great Blue Turaco roams Uganda’s woodlands, delighting birders with its size, vibrant colours, and gentle social behaviour in treetops.
African Green Broadbill
This rare, emerald-green forest bird captivates birders with its brilliant plumage, shy nature, and preference for Uganda’s montane and lowland forest habitats.
Prime Birding Regions in Uganda
Birding Safaris
Uganda Birding Itineraries
Explore Uganda’s world-class birding itineraries with expert guides, rare species encounters, pristine habitats, seamless travel planning, and unforgettable wildlife moments crafted for passionate birders.
This 10 Days Wings of Uganda Birding Safari is designed for birders who value nuance, patience, and ecological storytelling. Beginning on the still shores of Lake Victoria, the journey flows through Mabamba’s papyrus wetlands, Semuliki’s Congo Basin forests, open Rift Valley savannahs, and finally the mist-laced heights of Bwindi.
The Great Uganda Birding Continuum is a thoughtfully paced 13 Days Idyllic Uganda Birding designed for serious birders seeking depth rather than haste. Beginning on the shores of Lake Victoria and unfolding north through wetlands, savannah, rivers, and ancient forests, the route mirrors Uganda’s ecological layers.