Experience the avian paradise that is Uganda with Dagiz Travel‘s 7 Days Uganda Birding Safari & Wildlife Tour. Renowned as Africa’s premier birding destination, Uganda boasts an impressive 1061 bird species, many of which are found nowhere else. This captivating journey will take you through Entebbe, Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the enchanting Fort Portal rainforests, promising an unparalleled birding adventure. Commencing and concluding in Kampala, this safari promises an exploration of Uganda’s diverse birdlife and wildlife.

Day 1: Entebbe

Your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel, and together you’ll drive to Entebbe. Explore bird-rich areas around Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, searching for gems like the Blue Monarch, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, and Fain-tailed Widow bird. Later, visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Center, home to over 250 bird species, including the rare shoebill stork. Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Entebbe – Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, head to Mpanga Forest, a haven for birds like the African Pied Hornbill, African Grey Parrot, and Great Blue Turaco. Continue to Lake Nabugabo, spotting water birds such as Herons. Lunch is followed by a drive to Lake Mburo National Park, where you’ll stay at Rwonyo Camp/Mantana Luxury Tented camp.

Day 3: Lake Mburo – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Embark on an early game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, encountering a variety of birds in the savannah grassland. The park is rich in water, woodland, and grassland birds. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Mburo, spotting wetland birds and hippos. After lunch, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, with an evening game drive before reaching your lodgings at Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Lodge.

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park

An early morning game drive reveals more bird species, including the Saddle-billed Stork and African Harrier-Hawk. Later, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel offers sightings of hippos, migratory birds, and waterfowl. Return to Jacana Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Game Drive and Birding Transfer to Fort Portal

Start the day with a morning game drive, observing wild and birdlife. After lunch, drive to Fort Portal, stopping to enjoy the scenic Crater Lakes region. Check into Ndali Lodge/Crater Valley Kibale for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 6: Bigodi Wetlands

Explore the Bigodi Swamp, home to an array of birdlife, including the Great Blue Turaco and White-winged Warblers. A forest walk reveals primates, tree species, and forest birds. Visit the Crater Lakes region to spot additional bird species. Return to your Lodge/Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7: Fort Portal – Kampala

Depart Fort Portal for Kampala, with a lunch stop in Mubende. Arrive in Kampala late afternoon, marking the end of your spectacular 7-day birding safari with Dagiz Travel.