Birding Tours

7 Days Uganda Birding Tour - Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth National Park

 7-Day 6 Night Uganda Bird watching Safari Tour - Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
 12th Feb - 12th Feb

Overview

7 Days 6 Nights Uganda Birding Safari Tour

Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo & Queen Elizabeth National Park

Experience Uganda’s ultimate birding adventure on this 7 Days 6 Nights Uganda Bird Watching Safari Tour, covering three of the country’s richest birding ecosystems: wetlands, savannah, and woodland habitats.

This safari takes you through Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering unmatched bird diversity, scenic landscapes, and wildlife encounters.


Safari Overview

Explore Uganda’s top birding destinations including:

  • Mabamba Bay Wetland
  • Lake Mburo National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

These habitats host over 1,000 bird species in Uganda, including rare endemics, migratory birds, and iconic species like the Shoebill Stork.


Safari Highlights

  • Shoebill Stork tracking in Mabamba Wetland
  • Birding in Entebbe Botanical Gardens & Lake Victoria shores
  • Game drives in Lake Mburo & Queen Elizabeth National Parks
  • Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
  • Sightings of savannah & forest bird species
  • Professional birding guide throughout the safari
  • Rich wildlife encounters (lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes)

Key Bird Species You May See

  • Shoebill Stork
  • African fish eagle
  • Malachite kingfisher
  • Ross’s turaco
  • African jacana
  • Goliath heron
  • African skimmer
  • Great blue turaco
  • Grey crowned crane
  • Bee-eaters, sunbirds, weavers, starlings

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Meet your safari guide and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy birding along Lake Victoria shores or relaxation.


Day 2: Birding in Entebbe & Botanical Gardens

Full-day birding around:

  • Entebbe Botanical Gardens
  • Lake Victoria shoreline
  • Uganda Wildlife Education Centre surroundings

Expect forest, lake, and wetland bird species.


Day 3: Mabamba Wetland – Shoebill Tracking

Transfer to Mabamba Bay Wetland for early morning canoe birding. Search for the famous Shoebill Stork and other swamp species including jacanas, herons, kingfishers, and ducks.

Return to Entebbe or transfer towards Lake Mburo.


Day 4: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park with en-route birding stops. Afternoon game drive focusing on savannah birds and wildlife including zebras, impalas, and elands.


Day 5: Birding & Boat Safari – Lake Mburo

Morning birding walk or game drive. Afternoon optional boat cruise to spot water birds such as:

  • African fish eagle
  • Pied kingfisher
  • Herons and cormorants

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with scenic birding stops. Evening game drive in Kasenyi plains.


Day 7: Birding, Boat Cruise & Departure

Morning boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel for dense bird concentrations. Afternoon return journey to Kampala or Entebbe for departure.


Why Choose This Safari?

  • Covers Uganda’s top 3 birding ecosystems
  • High Shoebill Stork sighting opportunity
  • Combines birding + wildlife + boat safaris
  • Led by expert professional birding guides
  • Ideal for photographers and serious birders

Uganda Birding Experience

Uganda is globally recognized as one of Africa’s richest birding destinations, hosting over 50% of Africa’s bird species and more than 1,000 recorded species.

This safari gives you a complete cross-section of Uganda’s bird habitats:

  • Wetlands (Mabamba)
  • Savannah (Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth)
  • Forest-edge ecosystems

Travel With Us

We offer:

  • Birding safaris across Uganda
  • Wildlife and big game safaris
  • Chimpanzee & gorilla trekking
  • Cultural experiences
  • Custom luxury and budget packages

Popular Extensions

  • Kibale chimpanzee trekking
  • Bwindi gorilla trekking
  • Kidepo Valley birding safari
  • Murchison Falls birding expedition

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Tour Overview

Availability

January 01 - December 31

Duration

7D/6N

Pickup Location

pickup avaiable from airport, train and also cruise

Language

English

Car PickUp

Available

Tour Guide

Included

Included

  • Ground Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • All Meals and bottled water
  • All Government Taxes
  • All Tourist attractions and activities charges charges
  • English-speaking driver/guide

Excluded

  • International Flights
  • Visa Fees
  • Airport Taxes
  • Items of personal nature like Laundry
  • Bar bills
  • Tipping and any extra expenses not included above.

Itenary

Day 1
  • 08:00 AM

    Day 1: Of 7 Days Uganda Birding Tour - Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Arrival at Entebbe Airport
    Arrive for our simple birding safari at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your respective hotel of Accommodation.

    Accommodation Category:
    (Entebbe Protea Hotel - Luxury option)
    (2 Friends Beach Hotel - Midrange option)
    (Central Inn Hotel - Budget option).

Day 2
  • 08:00 AM

    Day 2: Of 7 Days Uganda Birding Tour - Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Birding in Entebbe Environments (along Lake Victoria Shores, UWEC and Botanical Gardens)
    Whole day birding around Entebbe area, i.e the Botanical Gardens and Uganda Wildlife Education Center, while here we look out for the Superb Sun, Olive, Olive Bellied, Green Throated and Collared sunbird, Orange, Slender Billed, Black Headed, Yellow Backed and Golden Backed weaver, Klaas’s and Diederik Cuckoo, Ashy Flycatcher, Green Crombec, Gabor Goshawk, Lizard Buzzard, on lucky days the Bat Hawk can be seen anytime flying over, Palm Nut Vulture, Ross’s and Great Blue Turaco, Grey Woodpecker and much more.

    Accommodation Category:
    (Entebbe Protea Hotel - Luxury option)
    (2 Friends Beach Hotel - Mid Range option)
    (Central Inn Hotel - Budget option)

Day 3
  • 08:00 AM

    Day 3: Of 7 Days Uganda Birding Tour - Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Birding to Mabamba Wetlands
    Morning drive to Mabamba swamp for the Shoebill Stork and other water birds like the African and Lesser Jacana, Allen’s and Purple Gallinule, Yellow Billed Duck, Purple and common Squacco Heron, Northern Brown Throated Weaver, Malachite Kingfisher.

    Thereafter we head to Lake Mburo National Park, Lunch at the equator depending on the time we get out of the Swamp, birding enroute there are special and interesting stop over points say the at Kaaku swamp which is very popular for the Rufous-bellied Heron, Lesser Jacana and Moorhen and a variety of water birds. Dinner and overnight.

    Accommodation Category;
    (Mihingo Lodge - Luxury option)
    (Rwakobo Lodge - Midrange option)
    (Eagle's Nest Rest Camp - Budget option).

Day 4
  • 08:00 AM

    Day 4: Of 7 Days Uganda Birding Tour - Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Birding in Lake Mburo National Park
    Morning birding and game viewing, bird the grassland for the Brown-chested Plover (a nigrant from Western Africa to Northern Tanzania and at times crosses to this place between June and December), Coqui and Crested Francolin, Red-faced Barbet, Red Headed Weaver here we shall have the chance to see the Zebra, Eland, Topis, Impalas and some other game, afternoon go for a boat ride in search for the African Finfoot overnight Hotel in Mbarara.

    Accommodation Category:
    (Mihingo Lodge - Luxury option)
    (Rwakobo Lodge - Midrange option)
    (Eagle's Nest Rest Camp - Budget option)

Day 5
  • 08:00 AM

    Day 5: Of 7 Days Uganda Birding Tour - Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, arriving for an afternoon boat ride on Kazinga channel where we get close to big schools of Hippos, Crocodiles, water birds like the African Spoonbill, African skimmer (seasonal) and many others. Dinner and overnight.

    Accommodation Category:
    (Mweya Safari Lodge - Luxury option)
    (Enganzi Lodge - Midrange option)
    (Pumba Safari Cottage - Budget option)

Day 6
  • 08:00 AM

    Day 6 : Of 7 Days Uganda Birding Tour - Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Whole day birding in search for Savanna birds like the Temminck’s Courser, Martial Eagle, Rupell’s Griffon, White Headed, Lappet Faced Vultures, Harlequin Quail, Blue Quail, Small (Common) Buttonquail, African Crake, Martial Eagle, African Skimmer, Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, Black Headed Gonolek, Amur Falcon, Ovambo Sparrowhawk, Lowland Akalat, Greater and Lesser Flamingo and Temminck’s Courser. Mammals include African Elephant, Spotted Hyena, Leopard, Lion and many others, afternoon bird the crater area.

    Accommodation Category:
    (Mweya Safari Lodge - Luxury option)
    (Enganzi Lodge - Midrange option)
    (Pumba Safari Cottage - Budget option).

Day 7
  • 08:00 AM

    Day 7: Of 7 Days Uganda Birding Tour - Mabamba Wetland, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Return to Kampala.
    After breakfast drive back to Entebbe for your Flight, end of our simple birding safari.