10 Days Nature Birding and Wildlife safari

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This is a specialized Gorillas and nature Birding Safari that brings you the best of Uganda’s experience, putting into consideration that the destination in Africa is condensed with lots to offer. This 10 Days safari offers Uganda’s finest and most diverse bird watching and other wildlife safari viewing sites, including Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda’s ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Birds and primates

What's this trip about?

    This is a specialized Gorillas and nature Birding Safari that brings you the best of Uganda’s experience, putting into consideration that the destination in Africa is condensed with lots to offer. This 10 Days safari offers Uganda’s finest and most diverse bird watching and other wildlife safari viewing sites, including Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda’s safari hotspot and home of the great Apes in Uganda as well as Africa’s best Shoebill location, the Mabamba Wetland. We shall take you to the best African destinations, sites and spots for African birding, and the best ecotourism accommodation facilities.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Entebbe
  • Kampala
  • Lake Mburo National park
  • Murchison Falls National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Permits
    • Chimps and Gorilla
    • Park Entries
    • Transport
    • All meals
    • Accommodation
    • All activites in itinerary
    • Refreshments like water
    • Dedicated Guide.

Itinerary

Arrival:
Complementally pick up from Airport/ hotel Accommodation before/end of trip can be arranged at an extra cost  

Day 1: Arrival – Entebbe

Ganyana safari driver / guide will meet you upon arrival at Entebbe international Airport and transfer you to your overnight accommodation.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Lake Victoria Hotel Midrange: Admas Grand Hotel Meal plan: Full board  

Day 2: Entebbe Mabamba Wetland

After breakfast and a briefing about birding set off to Mabamba Wetland which is the nearest site for the Shoebill, Lesser Jacana, Blue Swallow, Black-Shouldered Nightjar, Afep Pigeon, Blue Breasted Bee-Eater, Papyrus Gonolek, and White Winged Warbler and in the after...

Day 3: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Depart for Lake Mburo National Park, having a stop- over to look at the Royal Drum makers, stand on the Equator continue to Lake Mburo National Park for the different unique fauna, gigantic Eland Antelope, as well as Zebra, Topi, Impala, and several Acacia -associated...

Day 4: Birding and Wildlife Viewing in Lake Mburo National Park

Head for game drive as you watch the different bird species like the Brown Chested Plover, Red Faced Barbet, Southern Ground Hornbill, Papyrus Yellow Warbler, Yellow Billed Oxpecker, African Fin foot, Black Collard Barbet etc. Have an afternoon boat trip and later an ...

Day 5: Lake Mburo National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable forest best known for its Mountain Gorillas, the Montane Forest also attracts spectacular birds. Take a nature walk through Munyanga Waterfall, discover Primates such as the Grey Cheeked Mangabey Blue monkeys and others species. Dinner a...

Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Whole day bird watching in Bwindi Forest to mubwindi Swamp and later transfer to Buhoma birding en-route, then overnight.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Mahogany springs Lodge Midrange: Buhoma Gorilla Camp Meal plan: Full board  

Day 7: Gorilla tracking – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast Gorilla tracking at 8.00 a.m. We recommend that you wear good walking shoes and carry rain jacket and flask of water. Tracking can be tough and we trust you are in reasonably fit condition. You will carry a picnic lunch into the forest with yo...

Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park a home of different bird species. As you enjoy bird watching see the enticing elephants and hippos.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge Midrange: The Bush Lodge Meal plan: Full board  

Day 9: Boat trip on Kazinga channel and Birding

After breakfasts, enjoy a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel you view wildlife up close: Hippos, Buffalo and a tremendous variety of birds grace the grasses on the river’s edge.

Accommodation Options:

Luxury: Elephant Plains Lodge Midrange: The Bush Lodge Meal plan: Full board  

Day 10: Morning game drive and drive back to Kampala

After an early breakfast, you will leave for a morning game drive in the kasenyi plains and you will be able to spot very many bird species and after you will go back to the lodge, check out and transfer back to Kampala. Upon arrival, you will be dropped at a place of your choice or transfer to Entebbe international Airport for your outbound flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,800
Price per day$480
Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Goran Durovic

Dec 2022

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A day to remember

We spent a half of day at Ngamba Island (Victoria Lake) in order to to get to know more about the chimpanzees sanctuary. And not only that, we had an opportunities t...

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OLIVIER GEURDEN

Dec 2022

Provided byGanyana Safaris

A great time and wonderful Uganda

Mr Juma give us. My wife and me a gret time in Uganda. We been to Jinja to see the sources of the Nile and also the rapids. We had a lovely day… later on my wife had...

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Hanife

Dec 2022

Provided byGanyana Safaris

Very responsive and professional service

We used Ganyana safaris for a last minute trip to Jinja. The tour operator Juma has been very quick, responsive and professional in making our trip possible. Their v...

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Ganyana Safaris

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At Ganyana Safaris, we’re proud to make your “Dreams of Africa” a reality with minimal stress to your psyche and finances. We’re a Ugandan local Destination Management Company that conducts tours and safari operation in the best destination spots in Uganda and the neighbouring Rwanda.

Our major safari activities are carefully selected to reward you with unforgettable memories and stories to carry back home. We also understand that Africa is a different environment from what you’re commonly used to back home, so we make sure we carefully select accommodation facilities that honour your value for comfort. We visit every facility and make sure your comfort is not compromised during your trip.

Our tailored safaris and all-inclusive with meals, transport, permits and accommodation. Please take a look at some of our customer’s favorite Uganda safari packages, then hit enquire to get the Uganda safaris experts on your trip. Lastly, we are also partners with SafariBookings as far as tours and travel is concerned.

Why we love this operator
They are a local operator that specializes in no-stress, all-inclusive Uganda and Rwanda safaris.
What they’re known for
Taking special care of the details that make for a smooth, comfortable trip, including the meals, transport, permits, and accommodation.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Tips and Gratuities
    • Alcoholic drinks and International flights

Accommodation

,Kyangabi Crater Resort, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge, Kigambira Safari Lodge, Mburo Safari Lodge, Lake Victoria Hotel , Admas Grand Hotel
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Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch & Dinner
Age Requirements
12 years and up
Additional Information
Trip ID
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