14-Day Uganda Birding Safari

About this tour

 – Discover Uganda’s Best Birdwatching Destinations

Affordable 2-Week Birding Tour in Uganda for Solo Travellers, Birding Groups, Families & Clubs from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia & Europe

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 14-Day Uganda Birding Safari with Msafiri Tours — a perfect expedition for bird lovers seeking to explore one of Africa’s richest birding destinations. With over 1,080 recorded bird species, Uganda is a true birdwatching paradise, offering a wide variety of habitats ranging from wetlands and rainforests to savannahs and highlands.

Whether you’re a solo traveller, part of a birdwatching club, family, or organized birding group, this expertly guided birding tour takes you deep into Uganda’s top birding hotspots in search of rare, endemic, and iconic species, including the Shoebill, Green-breasted Pitta, and African Green Broadbill.

Tour Overview

• Tour Name: 14-Day Uganda Birding Safari

• Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights

• Type: Birding Safari (Guided)

• Ideal For: Solo birders, families, birdwatching clubs, and groups

• Start/End: Entebbe, Uganda

• Countries Covered: Uganda only

• Availability: All year round

Itinerary: 14 Days Uganda Birding Tour

Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where our team will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your hotel to relax and prepare for the upcoming adventure.

Day 2 – Birding in Mabamba Wetland (Lake Victoria)

Begin your birding adventure at Mabamba Swamp, a Ramsar site famous for the rare and iconic Shoebill Stork. Paddle through papyrus channels and spot wetland species like the Malachite Kingfisher, African Jacana, Yellow-billed Duck, and more.

Day 3–4 – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive to Uganda’s most visited national park. Enjoy game drives and a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, spotting species such as the African Fish Eagle, Greater Flamingo, African Skimmer, and various kingfishers and herons.

Day 5–6 – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bwindi Forest, a biodiversity hotspot home to over 350 bird species, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. Look out for the African Green Broadbill, Grauer’s Rush Warbler, and Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher.

Day 7–8 – Lake Mburo National Park

Head to Lake Mburo, Uganda’s smallest savannah park, rich in birdlife. Spot African Finfoots, White-winged Warblers, and African Wattled Lapwings while enjoying game drives and boat rides.

Day 9–10 – Murchison Falls National Park

Travel north to Uganda’s largest park and witness the dramatic Murchison Falls. Cruise the Nile for sightings of the Goliath Heron, Red-throated Bee-eater, Shoebill, and Rock Pratincole. Explore the park’s savannahs for more species.

Day 11–12 – Kibale Forest National Park

Known for its primates, Kibale Forest is also a birding hotspot. Spot the elusive Green-breasted Pitta, White-naped Pigeon, Great Blue Turaco, and various forest-dwelling birds along swamp and forest trails.

Day 13–14 – Semuliki National Park

End your birding tour in Semuliki, Uganda’s birding jewel known for its Central African species. Discover rare birds like the Congo Serpent Eagle, Lyre-tailed Honeyguide, and Nkulengu Rail in this unique lowland tropical rainforest.

Why Choose Msafiri Tours for Your Birding Safari in Uganda?

• Expert birding guides with in-depth species knowledge

• Small group sizes or private tours

• Customized for solo travellers, families & birding clubs

• All-inclusive packages with comfortable eco-lodges

• Local conservation and community engagement focus

Who Should Join This Safari?

• Birdwatchers from the UK, USA, Canada, Europe & Australia

• Birding enthusiasts of all experience levels

• Solo birders looking for a safe and guided tour

• Families and seniors interested in nature and wildlife

• Birdwatching clubs & groups wanting a unique African tour