3 Day Uganda Savannah Birding Safari
3 Day Uganda Savannah Birding Safari
Overview
Join us on this 3 day Uganda Savannah Birding Safari to Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda’s top birding destinations located just a short drive from Kampala. Lake Mburo is a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers, offering diverse habitats that include acacia woodlands, savannah grasslands, rolling hills, and wetlands.
The park is home to more than 313 recorded bird species, making it an excellent location for both beginner and experienced birders. This short but rewarding safari combines exceptional birdwatching opportunities with wildlife viewing, making it ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to experience Uganda’s rich biodiversity.
Tour Summary
- Destination: Uganda
- Park Visited: Lake Mburo National Park
- Tour Duration: 3 Days
- Starting & Ending Point: Entebbe or Kampala
- Main Activity: Birding and wildlife viewing
- Transport: 4×4 safari vehicle
- Group Size: Small group (maximum 6 travelers)
- Minimum Age: 15 years and above
- Tour Customization: Available on request
- Solo Travelers: Welcome
- Pre/Post-Tour Accommodation: Available at an additional cost
Things to Consider
- Accommodation is included throughout the safari
- Daily departures are available
- Guided by experienced birding guides
- Follows recommended health and safety protocols
Trip Itinerary
Your birding safari begins with a drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way, enjoy several birding stopovers where you may spot species such as the Woolly-necked Stork, Lilac-breasted Roller, and Rufous-bellied Heron.
You will also stop at the Uganda Equator crossing for photographs and a short break. Continue the journey to Lake Mburo National Park and check into your lodge upon arrival. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the next day’s birding activities.
Drive Time: Approximately 4–5 hours
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation Options
- Budget: Rwakobo Rock
- Midrange: Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
- Luxury: Mihingo Lodge or Kigambira Safari Lodge
Start the day with a guided nature walk accompanied by an armed ranger as you search for savannah and woodland bird species. This walking experience provides a unique opportunity to observe birds and wildlife up close.
Later, continue with a game and birding drive through the park where you may see wildlife such as zebras, impalas, elands, and buffaloes while searching for notable bird species including:
- Red-faced Barbet
- Coqui Francolin
- Brown-chested Plover
- Tabora Cisticola
- Bare-faced Go-away Bird
- Green-capped Eremomela
- Black-shouldered Cuckoo-shrike
- Sulphur-breasted Bush-shrike
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Mburo in search of water-associated bird species such as:
- African Finfoot
- Giant Kingfisher
- White-backed Night Heron
- Black-crowned Night Heron
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
- Budget: Rwakobo Rock
- Midrange: Kigarama Wilderness Lodge
- Luxury: Mihingo Lodge or Kigambira Safari Lodge
After breakfast, enjoy a final birding drive through Lake Mburo National Park as you begin the journey back to Entebbe or Kampala. This is a good opportunity to look for species that may have been missed earlier, including the elusive Papyrus Gonolek.
You will stop for lunch along the way before continuing to your final destination.
Drive Time: Approximately 4 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Tour Inclusions
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking birding guide
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Guided walking safari
- Boat cruise on Lake Mburo
- Birding drives and activities
- Equator stop
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
Tour Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and phone calls
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Accommodation before or after the safari (can be arranged on request)
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