Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Uganda stands as a hidden gem for birding enthusiasts. Boasting a diverse range of ecosystems, from dense rainforests to vast savannas, the country offers a rich tapestry of avian biodiversity that is sure to captivate any birdwatching enthusiast.
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Birding Destinations in Uganda
Birding in Ajai Wildlife Reserve
Ajai Wildlife reserve has several bird species and they include Shoebill, the Black-rumped Waxbill, Grey Crowned cranes, Marabou stocks, African fish eagles, Heuglin's Masked Weaver, Chestnut-crowned Sparrow-weaver.
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Birding in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi is the Bird watchers haven as experienced bird watchers can identify up to 100 species in a day in Ruhija and Buhoma.
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Birding in Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale National Park has so many developed hiking/walking trails with the best birding spot being Bigodi wetland sanctuary where birders take visitors for a 4-hour walking trail.
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Birding in Kidepo Valley National Park
The Apoka Rest Camp and Park Headquarters overlooking the swallow, southern Narus Valley is a grand spot to start your Kidepo birding.
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Birding in Lake Mburo National Park
The best birding spots in the park include the swampy valleys of Warukiri and Miriti, and the roadsides between Rwonyo camp and the jetty. There are viewing platforms at the salt lick, in Miriti Valley, and in Rubanga Forest.
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Birding in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
The Park is set apart with a unique bird fauna 79 bird species have been recorded within the park, including several species prevalent to the East Congo Montane region.
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Birding in Mount Elgon National Park
Excellent birding opportunities exist around Kapkwai Forest Exploration Centre, in particular in the secondary forest and thick shrub along the loop trails extended to cover Cheptui Falls.
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Birding in Murchison Falls National Park
Over 500 bird species are known from the site. Falco naumanni is a passage migrant and Circus macrourus occurs on passage and in winter. Acacia woodland holds the largest known population of Agapornisfischeri, Parusfringillinus is resident and there have been recent records of Apaliskaramojae from Acacia drepanolobium woodland in the south-west of the site.
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Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park
It has 611 recorded bird species in the Kazinga channel sanctuary which covers an area approximately 207kilometers.
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Birding in Rwenzori Mountains National Park
The park is one of the world's Endemic Bird Areas (EBA). There are up to 241 species of birds which is about 27% of Uganda's total. Close to 177 bird species live in the Afromontane forest and 19 species are endemic to the Albertine rift.
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Birding in Semuliki National Park
Birders who make it to Semuliki are always rewarded with some of Africa's best forest birding. Sempaya and Ntandi provide excellent viewing of the birds.
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Birding in Lake Bunyonyi
As compared to many other birding destinations within the country, This area of the lake has got over 200 bird species and some of these include;
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Birding in Lutembe Bay Wetland
As compared to many other birding destinations within the Birding here is done near new Lutembe beach located on Entebbe road at Namulanda. The bay area has trees, marshlands, and shrubs. Early in the morning is the best time to get to Lutembe as there is a lot of bird activity.
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Birding in Mabamba Bay Wetland
Located on the edge of Lake Victoria, Mabamba Bay Wetland is one of few places where the rare Shoebill Stork can be found. Mabamba Swamp is the most accessible and reliable with the best chances of seeing the Shoebill in Uganda.
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Birding in Pian Upe
The Uganda Wild Life Authority has registered a reduction in bird species in Pian Upe, and Matheniko, Bokora game reserves due to the persistent drought that has dried up all water sources in the reserve.
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7 Days birdwatching and Game drive safari experience in Uganda
The 7 Days birdwatching and Game drive safari experience in Uganda will takes you to one f the most interesting destinations in Uganda. This safari will lead you to Mabamba wetland, later drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and finally end this birding and game drive safari with a trip to Murchison falls national park which is the biggest and the most visited national park in Uganda.
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10 days of bird watching in Uganda’s rain forests
Uganda is one of the wonderful destinations for birdwatching safaris, and the country features several rain forests, including the Mabira forest, the Semuliki national park, the Budongo forest, the Kibale National Park, the Budongo forest, and the Kaniyo papiidi forest.
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14 day Kidepo Valley National Park bird watching safari
This is one of the best and most wonderful birdwatching safari experiences that will take you to the Albertine River endemic safaris, and this is extremely interesting for the birdwatching safari experience.
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14 days of Ugandan birding and gorilla safari
14 days of Ugandan birding and gorilla safaris will lead to different places in Uganda where you will spot different species of birds. You will visit Mamamba Wetland, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, and Lake Mburo National Park. Expect more beautiful scenes of gorillas in Uganda on this safari.
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15 Days westly birding safari in Uganda
This is the best birding experience that will take you to the western part of Uganda and enjoy the best birding in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. The birders must have the birders guidebook, and we want to assure you that you will add more birds to your bird species list.
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16 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo Safari
Following your earlier arrival, you will spend this day resting and recupering in Entebbe. Entebbe is a beautiful town and you can take a walk or request for our driver to take you around the town.
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17 day Uganda rift valley endemic birding safari
This is one of the best safari experiences that is interesting for the bird watching safari experience. This 17 day Uganda Rift Valley endemic birding safari will lead you to the best bird watching spots and take you to the most important birding destinations in Uganda.
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