Overview
Different habitats mean different birds, so this route moves between them: acacia savanna, lake edges, wetlands and rainforest. Early starts and an unhurried pace give you time at each stop.
- Savanna and lakeside birding at Lake Mburo
- Waterbirds along the Kazinga Channel
- Forest birding and the Bigodi wetland near Kibale
- Small groups and a pace set by birders
Where this trip goes
Day by day
Day 1Mbarara to Lake Mburo
Short drive to the park and an afternoon of birding on the plains.
Overnight: Lodge near Lake Mburo
Day 2Lake Mburo walk and boat
A dawn walk, then a boat trip for waterbirds before moving on.
Overnight: Lodge near Lake Mburo
Day 3To Queen Elizabeth
Drive to Queen Elizabeth with birding stops along the way.
Overnight: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth
Day 4Queen Elizabeth birding
Plains and channel birding, with the afternoon cruise for waterbirds.
Overnight: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth
Day 5Kibale and Bigodi
Move north to Kibale for forest and wetland birding at Bigodi.
Overnight: Lodge near Kibale
Day 6Return to Mbarara
A final morning in the forest, then the drive home.
Included
- Professional driver-guide and a safari vehicle from Mbarara
- Accommodation and meals as listed in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water on the road
- Park entry fees
- Boat trips at Lake Mburo and Kazinga Channel
- A guide with bird knowledge
Not included
- International flights and airport taxes
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Drinks not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Personal items such as laundry and souvenirs
What to pack
- Neutral, earth-toned clothing (avoid bright colours and camouflage)
- Sturdy closed shoes or light hiking boots
- Light rain jacket and a warm layer for early mornings
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Binoculars and a camera with spare batteries
- Reusable water bottle and any personal medication
- A field guide to Ugandan birds
Questions about this trip
Is the price per person?
Packages are quoted per person, with separate rates for foreign visitors and East African residents. Send an enquiry and we will confirm the current figure for your dates and group size.
Can this trip be adjusted to suit us?
Yes. Every package is a starting point. Tell us your dates, group size and interests and we will reshape the days, the pace and the accommodation level.
