Bird Watching

Uganda is among the most well-known birding destination in the whole of Africa. It has a diversity of bird species a number of which are not easily spotted in any other part of the African continent. There are several birding destinations within the country and these have made Uganda certainly one of the finest birding paradises. There are more than 1010 bird species all of which you certainly enjoy on a Uganda safari. The various National parks within Uganda are actually the biggest habitat for most of the bird species in the country. As you take time to marvel at the spectacular birds, you will certainly come across a diversity of additional wildlife that will turn your bird watching safari into a very memorable encounter. The most ideal time to spot these birds is actually early in the morning as well as late in the evenings.

Queen Elizabeth National park boosts in an excess of 550 species of birds that have actually made it a charming destination for guests that love watching birds. The park is situated in Rukungiri district in southwestern Uganda covering a total land area of 1 978 sq km. It sits at an altitude of 900 meters on the adjacent Lake Edward up to 1 845 meters at the peak of the western Rift Valley’s – eastern Escarpment. It has a home of average altitude – moist semi-deciduous forest, rivine bush-land, moist thicket and riparian forest. Among the bird habitats offered within this national park are Open woodlands, rivers, open grassland, lakes seasonal as well as permanent swamps.

Price range: US$390 - US$990  per person per day sharing in a group of (2-6 Pax)

Activities/services included in the cost:
Accommodation on Full Board basis as per the itinerary
Camps on Full Board/cook for camping safari
Road transportation in 4wd land Cruiser safari vehicle
Game drives as per the itinerary

Tents and other camping gears {for budget camping safaris}
Park entrance fees and boat cruise, crater service fees
English Speaking guides available for the safari

Activities/services excluded in the cost:
Visit to Batwa/Karmojongo Cultural Experience {for budget tours}

Gorilla Tracking Permits {for budget tours}

Chimp Tracking in Kibale {for budget tours}

Airport transfers
All International Flights/local Flights + Taxes
Visa fees, Travel & Personal accident insurance
Excursions, services and activities not mentioned in this program
Personal expenses e.g. laundry, telephone calls, Drinks, Tips and gratuities