Uganda birding safaris - Safaris & Tours

Uganda is one of the top best Africa safari birding locations with over 1,065 bird species, including numerous Albertine Rift endemics like Fox's Weaver, Rwenzori turaco and the iconic pre historic Shoebill Stork, the country offers a remarkable variety of avian life. Key birding locations like Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where you see forest dwelling birds, Queen Elizabeth National Park Kibale Forest Park, and Mabamba Swamp provide excellent opportunities to observe both forest dwellers and water birds.

A Uganda birding safari extravaganza often includes chances to spot migratory birds like the Blue Swallow, particularly during peak seasons when they arrive in the region for breeding, some birds like Egyptian geese fly as far from Egypt following the Nile rive to Uganda where they lay eggs and return back with young ones when conditions are favourable in Egypt. Murchison Falls National Park boasts over 450 bird species, while Kibale National Park features excellent birding within the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Many Uganda birding tours also combine experiences, such as gorilla trekking or chimpanzee tracking, Uganda safaris, Africa Bigfive safaris for a diverse adventure. Planning a successful Uganda birding safari involves choosing the right time of year, as Uganda’s tropical climate affects bird activity