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Uganda is a spectacular country of misty mountains, lush forests and extensive papyrus-fringed lakes. It is home to over 1,000 species of bird and an abundance of other wildlife. We begin deep within the Mbamba Swamps, one of the best places in all Africa to see the unique and enigmatic Shoebill. Lake Mburo is our next stop, before we move to the open, Elephant-dotted plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lush forests of Kibale offer a fitting finale to the main tour and the opportunity to trek for Chimpanzees, plus enjoy Great Blue Turaco, Black Bee-eater and many other fabulous birds. No visit to the ‘Pearl of Africa’ is complete, however, without a trek in search of the Mountain Gorillas in the Impenetrable Forest at Bwindi, one of the most memorable wildlife experiences in the world. An extension to Budongo Forest is also available.

  • Spectacular scenery
  • Shoebill, African Finfoot, Black Bee-eater and many other special birds
  • Up to 350 species of bird (if choosing Budongo Extension)
  • Trek for Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest
  • Enjoy a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel between Lakes Edward & George
  • Black and White Colobus, Blue Monkey & other primate species
  • Extend your tour to Budongo Forest & the Royal Mile
  • Optional extension to trek for the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi National Park
  • Expertly guided by our local Ugandan ornithologists
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Uganda is a beautiful country, where widespread, lush, green vegetation flourishes on fertile soil. Sir Winston Churchill was so impressed during his 1907 visit that he was inspired to write ‘My African Journey’ and declared it a “fairy tale” kingdom. Similar in size to the UK, it borders Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Until 1962, when it gained its independence, Uganda was a British Protectorate.


It then endured years of turmoil which ended in 1986, and has since become one of the most peaceful and stable countries in the area. Fairly new on the East African tourist scene, it’s making a name for itself as the Pearl of Africa – a destination not to be missed!

Although landlocked, the dense cloud forests, large lakes, tropical forests, rivers and open savannahs provide a great variety of habitats for a range of abundant wildlife. Highlights of a visit to this stunning country will surely include the prehistoric looking Shoebill Stork, tiny jewel-coloured kingfishers, comical Red-tailed Monkeys and, of course, the powerful great apes: Chimpanzees and Mountain Gorillas.

 

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This birdwatching tour packs in some of Uganda’s finest and most diverse birdwatching sites including Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale Forest National Parks as well as Uganda’s best Shoebill location, the Mabamba Wetlands. The tour uses the best located lodges and hotels to optimise birdwatching potential, which are simple, and occasionally luxurious, in nature. The equatorial climate in Uganda remains stable all year round, with slight seasonal variations in rainfall. Most of Uganda is on a plateau at 900 - 1,800 metres above sea level. It is comfortably hot most of the time and rain showers are common, but do not hinder the birding. Average daytime temperatures are in the mid 20s Centigrade. These climatic factors also help to explain why all visitors are struck by just how green, fertile and beautiful Uganda is, which again is reflected in its abundant birdlife.

The Shoebill is one of the world's most remarkable birds. Standing just over a metre tall, it is endowed with staring yellow eyes and the most extraordinary, enormous clog-shaped bill. Shoebills stand patiently for hours waiting for a large fish — especially lungfish and catfish —  to swim into view, at which point they dive forward and snatch the fish, water and all. Despite being fairly widespread in central Africa, this prehistoric-looking bird is very localised and highly secretive, making it difficult to find. The Mabamba Swamp, not far from Uganda's capital, Kampala, is one of the few places where Shoebills are regularly seen and a visit to this large papyrus-edged lake — which is also home to an abundance of other waterbirds — is one of the highlights of this 10-day birdwatching tour.

We start the holiday with a flight to Entebbe, to the south of Kampala, and a night near the airport, although there should be time for a visit to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens and our first Ugandan birds such as Ross's Turaco, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Woodland Kingfisher and Eastern Plantain-eater. Guereza Colobus are likely too.

The following morning we will take our boat trip out into the Mabamba  Swamp in search of the tour's star bird, the Shoebill, and then continue on to Lake Mburo National Park for a two night stay. Even before we reach the park gates, we will see our first game animals such as Plains Zebra, Eland and Common Waterbuck. A boat trip on the lake will offer numerous Pied Kingfishers, but we will be particularly hoping to find the skulking African Finfoot. The dry bushland surrounding Lake Mburo is home to Crested Francolin, Blue-naped Mousebird, Common Scimitarbill, Yellow-throated Longclaw, Red-headed Lovebird, Green-capped Eremomela and a host of others, whilst in the papyrus swamps we hope to find Greater Swamp Warbler, Northern Brown-throated Weaver and the colourful Papyrus Gonolek.

 

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A mix of comfortable lodges, hotels and permanent tented camps. All rooms have private facilities.

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All meals are included in the tour cost, with the exception of the evening meal in Entebbe on day 9.

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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Allow our experts to create a private, customised itinerary with dates and prices to suit you.

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Uganda - In Search of the Shoebill

Tour Code: UGA01

A 10-day birdwatching tour visiting Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale National Parks, as well as Mabamba Swamp in search of Shoebill. Optional extensions available to the Royal Mile and Budongo Forest or Bwindi National Park for the Mountain Gorillas.

£5,395

Flight Inclusive

£4,195

Land Only
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3253kg CO2e

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744.2kg CO2e

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Highlights

  • Spectacular scenery
  • Shoebill, African Finfoot, Black Bee-eater and many other special birds
  • Up to 350 species of bird (if choosing Budongo Extension)
  • Trek for Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest
  • Enjoy a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel between Lakes Edward & George
  • Black and White Colobus, Blue Monkey & other primate species
  • Extend your tour to Budongo Forest & the Royal Mile
  • Optional extension to trek for the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi National Park
  • Expertly guided by our local Ugandan ornithologists

Summary

This birdwatching tour packs in some of Uganda’s finest and most diverse birdwatching sites including Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale Forest National Parks as well as Uganda’s best Shoebill location, the Mabamba Wetlands. The tour uses the best located lodges and hotels to optimise birdwatching potential, which are simple, and occasionally luxurious, in nature. The equatorial climate in Uganda remains stable all year round, with slight seasonal variations in rainfall. Most of Uganda is on a plateau at 900 - 1,800 metres above sea level. It is comfortably hot most of the time and rain showers are common, but do not hinder the birding. Average daytime temperatures are in the mid 20s Centigrade. These climatic factors also help to explain why all visitors are struck by just how green, fertile and beautiful Uganda is, which again is reflected in its abundant birdlife.

The Shoebill is one of the world's most remarkable birds. Standing just over a metre tall, it is endowed with staring yellow eyes and the most extraordinary, enormous clog-shaped bill. Shoebills stand patiently for hours waiting for a large fish — especially lungfish and catfish —  to swim into view, at which point they dive forward and snatch the fish, water and all. Despite being fairly widespread in central Africa, this prehistoric-looking bird is very localised and highly secretive, making it difficult to find. The Mabamba Swamp, not far from Uganda's capital, Kampala, is one of the few places where Shoebills are regularly seen and a visit to this large papyrus-edged lake — which is also home to an abundance of other waterbirds — is one of the highlights of this 10-day birdwatching tour.

We start the holiday with a flight to Entebbe, to the south of Kampala, and a night near the airport, although there should be time for a visit to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens and our first Ugandan birds such as Ross's Turaco, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Woodland Kingfisher and Eastern Plantain-eater. Guereza Colobus are likely too.

The following morning we will take our boat trip out into the Mabamba  Swamp in search of the tour's star bird, the Shoebill, and then continue on to Lake Mburo National Park for a two night stay. Even before we reach the park gates, we will see our first game animals such as Plains Zebra, Eland and Common Waterbuck. A boat trip on the lake will offer numerous Pied Kingfishers, but we will be particularly hoping to find the skulking African Finfoot. The dry bushland surrounding Lake Mburo is home to Crested Francolin, Blue-naped Mousebird, Common Scimitarbill, Yellow-throated Longclaw, Red-headed Lovebird, Green-capped Eremomela and a host of others, whilst in the papyrus swamps we hope to find Greater Swamp Warbler, Northern Brown-throated Weaver and the colourful Papyrus Gonolek.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Depart London.
Day
2
Entebbe
Days
3 - 4
Lake Mburo
Days
5 - 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Days
7 - 8
Kibale
Day
9
Entebbe
Day
10
Fly London
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What's Included?

Food

All meals are included in the tour cost, with the exception of the evening meal in Entebbe on day 9.

Accommodation

A mix of comfortable lodges, hotels and permanent tented camps. All rooms have private facilities.

Reviews

V.J. Gloucestershire, Oct24, Nov 2024

Jude Ainomugisha was an excellent birding guide. We saw the Shoebill catch and consume a sizable lungfish! I'd never been birding in equatorial Africa so saw many new-to-me birds and animals. I was very happy with the accommodation and food and travel arrangements worked well.

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R.M. Cambridgeshire, Oct24, Nov 2024

Having a close view of the Shoebill was fantastic. The Hot Springs at Semliki were a total surprise and great to see. The Primate Lodge at Kibale took away our muddy shoes and gave them the best clean they had ever had. One of my shoes had started to lose the sole at the toe and was returned mended after it had been cleaned. Now it will not have to be thrown away. On the drive back to Entebbe we stopped to see Chimpanzees in trees beside the main road.

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Dates & Prices

2026

Flight Inclusive

£5,395

Land Only

£4,795

Single Supplement

£775

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2027

Flight Inclusive

£5,595

Land Only

£4,995

Single Supplement

£375

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Flight Inclusive

£5,595

Land Only

£4,995

Single Supplement

£375

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2028

Flight Inclusive

£5,795

Land Only

£4,195

Single Supplement

£445

Regional Departures

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Flight Inclusive

£5,795

Land Only

£4,195

Single Supplement

£445

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

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