2Day Uganda Birding Safari
2Day Uganda Birding Safari
Safari overview
This 2-day Uganda birding safari is for those interested in birding. It takes you birding in Entebbe and Mabamba Wetland in Uganda. The Mabamba wetland is renowned for hosting the rare Shoebill Stork and is famous for being blessed with a variety of bird species. Mabamba Islands has grown into one of the most interesting and spectacular tourist sites for birding. Apart from the rare shoebill, there are many other bird species to see on this adventure! Entebbe hosts many bird species and the list that you make here gives you a picture of what Uganda can offer.
But even for a quick birding tour, say for a half or full day, the Entebbe Peninsula is one of the recommended spots that are easily accessible from the capital Kampala.
Tour Summary
- Safari starts and ends in Entebbe (Uganda)
- You will visit Uganda
- You will visit the botanical gardens of Mabamba wetland and the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.
- A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included
Things To Consider
- Accommodation is Inclusive
- Small Group Safari: Max 6 People per group
- Tour Can Depart any day
- Solo travelers can join this tour
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival
You’ll be picked up from the airport (or hotel)
Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost
DAY 1: Birding at UWEC and Botanical Gardens Entebbe
On this Day you will start your 2 Day Uganda birding safari in Entebbe. You will spend time at UWEC, home to captive animals and over 170 species of birds. These include 7 species of weavers, such as the rare Northern Masked Weaver and Orange Weaver, Kingfishers, Sunbirds, etc. in the afternoon you will drive to Entebbe Botanical Gardens to also do birding.
Here you will have good hours of birding on the best trails around Kampala, with over 250 species of birds. Look out for the faced-go away bird Grey Capped Warbler, Scarlet Chested Sunbird Tooro olive green bull African green pigeon Black kite Great Blue and Ross’s Turacos, Red Chested, Klaas’s and Diederik Cuckoo, Great Reed Warbler, Fain Tailed Widow bird, Striped, Malachite, Giant, Woodland, and Pygmy Kingfishers, Black Bishop, Grey Woodpecker, Olive, Olive bellied, Red-chested, superb, Copper etc. Sunbirds and many more. A picnic Lunch in the gardens, relax while birding, and later in the evening return to your hotel for dinner and overnight
Accommodation: Papyrus Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Full board
DAY 2: Excursion to Mabamba Wetland
On this day you will look out for many different birds on our way to the swamp like the Papyrus Gonolek, White Shouldered Tit, Red Cap, Western Banded Snake Eagle, White Winged Warbler, White Spotted Fluf tail, and Weyns Weaver. This Swamp is one of the best places to spot the exceptional Shoebill Stork. But also, many other species can be found here, like the Allen’s and Purple Gallinule, Grey herons, Jacanas, Ruffaus Bellied Heron, Squacco, Purple and Goliath Heron, the Globally threatened Pallid Harrier and Blue Swallow a migrant species, a variety of egrets, ducks, etc. The best way to enjoy the rich bird life is by canoe and you might even have the luck to encounter the elusive Sitatunga Antelope, adapted to swampy habitats. Later in the afternoon drive back to the Hotel birding en route for dinner and o/n stay to end your 2-day Uganda Birding safari.
End of Tour
Cost Includes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day,
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver guide
- Fuel for the whole trip
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
Cost excludes
- International airfares
- Items of a personal nature
- Tips
- Travel Insurance
- Visa
Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for a Ugandan native, we specialize in life-changing experiences and sustainable tours and holidays to all East African countries. We are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with Uganda Wildlife Authority making it easy to book your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in Trip Advisor reviews.
