Birding Rwanda

Twelve Days Wildlife & Primate Safaris in Uganda, Shared Tour, 12th-19th Feb 2026

12 Days
From 6 Persons

8th to 19th Feb 2026
12th-23rd July 2026

From $3,950

Tour Introduction

Located in the East African region, Uganda is distinguished by a wide range of natural landscapes, wildlife and diverse sites to visit. From national parks and wildlife to its freshwater lakes and waterfalls, East Africa’s unparalleled attractions continue to fascinate visitors. Uganda, and East Africa in general, is known for their unique attractions, including safari parks, endemic birds, volcanoes, mountains, beaches and a variety of cultures. The country is part of the Albertine Rift and has a vast mountain range and  savannah areas. The region has features but I can only name some that may tempt you to visit Uganda

Unique Wild Animals and Birds

The national parks and reserves of Uganda have vast habitat for large herds of the African big 5: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinos as well as other animals like giraffes, topis, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, Uganda cob, etc. The East African region is home to over 1,200 varieties of birds, including 41 species endemic to the Albertine Rift region, nine species endemic to Kenya, 36 species endemic to Tanzania, while the Fox Weaver is the only one endemic to Uganda.

Uganda, Rwanda and DRC, countries of the East African region, are the only habitats to Mountain Gorillas as well as other rare primates among other Golden Monkeys, Chimpanzees, Mountain Monkey, etc

Knowledgeable bird guides

You will meet our guides who are familiar with birds and wildlife of our parks and reserves. They know birds and animals as well as the nice corners to make your tour more pleasant when you visit Uganda.

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Sites to be Visited

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Safari Itinerary

Arrival at Entebbe Airport / Driving to the hotel for dinner and accommodation (Airport Link)

After breakfast, we visit Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) until 11am when we drive to Kampala for lunch.

After lunch we drive from Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Wildlife Ranch (about 3 hours drive).

Accommodation at Ziwa Guest House

Tour to Ziwa Rhino Wildlife Ranch to see Rhinoceros until lunch; the ranch is a home to 41 Rhinoceros.

After lunch, we drive to Murchison Falls NP to reach at dinner time.

Accommodation at Pakuba Safari Lodge

We have a morning safari to see wildlife of the savannah park and the main targets are Lions and Giraffes.

After lunch, we have a boat to the falls where the park originates the name, dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation at Pakuba Safari Lodge

We have a morning safari to see more wildlife of the savannah park, with target if Uganda Cob, Hartebeest, Dik Dik, Oribi, etc.

After lunch, we drive south of the park towards Masindi; dinner is at Masindi Hotel.

Accommodation at Masindi hotel

After breakfast, we are driving to Kibale National Park, with lunch stop in Fort Portal Town.

Afternoon relax around Kibale, a Mountain Forest.

Accommodation at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge.

After breakfast, we are trekking Chimpanzees until lunch time.

At 3pm, we take a walk in Bigodi swamp to see more primates i.e Angolan Black and White Colobus Monkey, red-tailed Monkey, etc. dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

After breakfast, we are driving to Queen Elisabeth National Park and we have a short drive along the fence to see some savannah animals until lunch time.

After an afternoon break, we have safaris until sunset.

Accommodation at Bush Camp

We have a morning game drive and safaris to try lion until lunch time.

At 2.30pm to 5pm, we have a boat at Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles. We will also see herds of buffalo and elephants coming for watering; dinner at the
lodge.

Accommodation at Bush Camp

We are driving along Queen Elisabeth National Park to see
more animals towards Bwindi National Park

We continue to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Buhoma Sector) and we reach at dinner time.

Accommodation at Ride For Women

Today is a special day; we are trekking Mountain Gorillas until lunch time which is arranged at the lodge.

Afternoon we drive to Lake Mburo National Park to reach on dinner time.

Accommodation at Eagle Nest Camp

We have a morning walk in Lake Mburo with a range of parks and game drives to see the animals like Zebra, Impala Cape Eland, Waterbuck, Warthogs, Topi, etc.

After lunch we drive to Entebbe for the evening flight, END

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Price (6 people): The cost is USD 23,700.0 (or USD 3,950 per person) base on 6 people (3 couples) sharing 3 double/twin rooms

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