11 Days Birding and Photography Safari

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This trip takes you birding and photography through Uganda’s hot spots for birding in Entebbe Environments, Mabamba Wetlands, Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale national park, Bwindi impenetrable and Murchison falls. This is a midrange safari designed for all categories of birders that is to say seniors, young, old, learners and t...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Birds and primates

What's this trip about?

    This trip takes you birding and photography through Uganda’s hot spots for birding in Entebbe Environments, Mabamba Wetlands, Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale national park, Bwindi impenetrable and Murchison falls. This is a midrange safari designed for all categories of birders that is to say seniors, young, old, learners and the safari will be led by a birding instructor with varied experience and knowledge of other wildlife. You will bird through different bird habitats; wetlands, savanna grasslands, rivers and lakes, forests finding hundreds of birds as Safari Highlights.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Entebbe
  • Lake Mburo National park
  • Murchison Falls National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • River cruise
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Permits
    • Chimps and Gorilla
    • Park Entries
    • Transport
    • All meals
    • Accommodation
    • All activites in itinerary
    • Refreshments like water
    • Dedicated Guide

Itinerary

Arrival:
Complementally pick up from Airport/ hotel Accommodation before/end of trip can be arranged at an extra cost  

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet and greet with Ganyana safari driver/guide and transfer to your overnight accommodation.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Lake Victoria Hotel Midrange: Admas Grand Hotel Meal Plan: Full board  

Day 2: Birding and Photography in Entebbe

Whole day birding around Entebbe area, i.e. the Botanical Gardens and Uganda Wildlife Education Center, while here we look out for the Superb Sunbird, Olive, Olive Bellied, Green Throated and Collard sunbird, Orange, Slender Billed, Black Headed, Yellow Backed and Gol...

Day 3: Birding in Mabamba and Transfer to Lake Mburo

Morning drive to Mabamba swamp for the Shoebill Stork and other water birds like the African and Lesser Jacana, Allen’s and Purple Gallinule, Yellow Billed Duck, Purple and common Squacco Heron, Northern Brown Throated Weaver, Malachite Kingfisher, after we head to La...

Day 4: Birding and Boat cruise on Lake Mburo

Morning birding and game viewing, bird the grassland for the Brown-Chested Plover (a migrant from Western Africa to Northern Tanzania and at times crosses to this place between June and December), Coqui and Crested Francolin, Red-faced Barbet, Red Headed Weaver here w...

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

This morning we will depart Lake Mburo immediately after breakfast, be prepared for an incredible scenery along the way as along as spotting some birds with an en- route lunch, arriving in the afternoon and head for boat ride on Kazinga channel where we get close to b...

Day 6: Whole day photographing and birding

On this day will be a Whole day birding in search for Savanna birds like the Temminck’s Courser, Martial Eagle, Rup ell’s Griffon, White Headed, Lappet Faced Vultures, Harlequin Quail, Blue Quail, Small (Common) Buttonquail, African Crake, Martial Eagle, African Skimm...

Day 7: Ishasha Game drive and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, you will embark on a game drive in ishasha sector, famously known for tree climbing lions, after proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable forest best known for its Mountain Gorillas but is also one of the best birding destinations in Africa. There are 348 bird ...

Day 8: Birding in Mubwindi Swamp

After breakfast, we will spend the entire day birding in Mubwindi swamp the best place to spot birds including Jameson’s Antpecker, Pink-footed Puff back, Waller’s Starling, Crested Guinea fowl, Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo, Grey Crowned Crane, White-headed Saw-wing, Yel...

Day 9: Birding in Ruhija Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable national Park

Early in the morning after breakfast, we will head to Ruhija. Here birds are very many and easy to spot; many species connecting in assorted feeding flocks that are all through the day. Starting early offers the finest opportunity of finding the remarkable batis, Moun...

Day 10: Drive to Mgahinga national park through Echuya forest

Early in the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Mgahinga through Echuya Forest one of Uganda’s tropical rain forests with high altitude in the south western. Echuya Forest is also one of the best bird watching destinations in Uganda with 153 species recorded. ...

Day 11: Transfer back to Entebbe

After an early breakfast leave for Entebbe to catch on your flight back home as you enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Uganda the pearl of Africa.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,400
Price per day$491
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Dec 2022

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A day to remember

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Dec 2022

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A great time and wonderful Uganda

Mr Juma give us. My wife and me a gret time in Uganda. We been to Jinja to see the sources of the Nile and also the rapids. We had a lovely day… later on my wife had...

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Hanife

Dec 2022

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Very responsive and professional service

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At Ganyana Safaris, we’re proud to make your “Dreams of Africa” a reality with minimal stress to your psyche and finances. We’re a Ugandan local Destination Management Company that conducts tours and safari operation in the best destination spots in Uganda and the neighbouring Rwanda.

Our major safari activities are carefully selected to reward you with unforgettable memories and stories to carry back home. We also understand that Africa is a different environment from what you’re commonly used to back home, so we make sure we carefully select accommodation facilities that honour your value for comfort. We visit every facility and make sure your comfort is not compromised during your trip.

Our tailored safaris and all-inclusive with meals, transport, permits and accommodation. Please take a look at some of our customer’s favorite Uganda safari packages, then hit enquire to get the Uganda safaris experts on your trip. Lastly, we are also partners with SafariBookings as far as tours and travel is concerned.

Why we love this operator
They are a local operator that specializes in no-stress, all-inclusive Uganda and Rwanda safaris.
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    • Tips and Gratuities
    • Alcoholic drinks and International flights
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Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & Dinner
Age Requirements
12 years and up
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