7-Day Albertine Rift Birding Tour
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$5000
7-Day Albertine Rift Birding Tour
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7-Day Albertine Rift Birding Tour
Discover Uganda’s rich birdlife on this exclusive 7-day birding safari through the Albertine Rift, one of Africa’s most important biodiversity hotspots. This tour takes you through prime birding destinations, including Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale Forest. Spot rare and endemic species such as the African Green Broadbill, Rwenzori Turaco, and Shoebill while enjoying Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes.
Highlights
Trip highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Kampala & Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise
- Day 3: Top of the Falls Visit & Transfer to Lake Albert Escarpment
- Day 4: Cultural Experience & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 5: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
- Day 6: Lake Katwe Salt Mining Experience & Crater Drive
- Day 7: Return to Kampala & Departure
Inclusions
What's included
- Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide.
- Accommodation in scenic lodges on a full-board basis.
- Guided birding walks in top birding hotspots
- Boat cruises for waterbird spotting
- Bottled drinking water during the safari.
Giving Back to Communities
When you travel with Manovah Eco Safaris, part of your trip cost goes toward uplifting local communities, supporting wildlife conservation efforts, and funding sustainable development projects. Together, we help preserve East Africa’s natural beauty and create lasting benefits for the people who call it home.
Local Communities
We invest in programs that empower local communities, from education and healthcare to supporting small businesses and cultural preservation.
Wildlife Conservation
Your trip helps protect endangered species, fund anti-poaching initiatives, and maintain East Africa’s pristine ecosystems.
Sustainable Development
We contribute to projects like clean water access, renewable energy, and eco-friendly infrastructure to create a sustainable future.
Day 1
Arrival & Transfer to Mabamba Swamp for Shoebill Birding
Upon arrival in Entebbe, transfer to Mabamba Swamp, a prime location for spotting the elusive Shoebill Stork. Enjoy a guided canoe birding experience before heading to Kampala for an overnight stay.
Depart for Kibale Forest, one of Uganda’s top birding destinations. Stop along the way for birdwatching opportunities before arriving at the park in the afternoon. Take a guided walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to over 200 bird species.
Day 2
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park – The Home of the Green-breasted Pitta
Day 3
Full-Day Birding in Kibale & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Embark on a morning birding walk in Kibale Forest, searching for the Green-breasted Pitta, African Pitta, and Black Bee-eater. After lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you'll enjoy an evening game and birding drive.
Start with a morning drive through the Kasenyi Plains, a great spot for raptors and savannah birds like the Martial Eagle and Black-chested Snake Eagle. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel to spot waterbirds like the African Skimmer and Great White Pelican.
Day 4
Birding in Queen Elizabeth & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Day 5
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Birding Along the Way
Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, birding en route through Ishasha, where you may spot tree-climbing lions alongside birds like the Crowned Hornbill and Ross’s Turaco. Arrive in the afternoon for an introductory birding session near your lodge.
Spend the day in the Ruhija sector, home to rare Albertine Rift endemics such as the African Green Broadbill, Handsome Francolin, and Rwenzori Batis. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing with an afternoon birding session.
Day 6
Full-Day Birding in Bwindi’s Ruhija Sector
Day 7
Return to Entebbe & Departure
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Entebbe with birding stops along the way. Enjoy lunch in Mbarara before reaching Entebbe for your flight home.
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