2-Day Uganda Birding Tour

Uganda

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2-Day Uganda Birding Tour

Uganda

Duration

2 days

Min Age

Tour Type

Birding Tours

Trip Overview

Explore Uganda's bird life on this 2-day Uganda Birding Tour. The tour takes you to the renowned Mabamba Wetlands and picturesque Botanical Gardens. It is perfect for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers. It is short and rewarding with encounters with Uganda's most sought-after bird species.

Start your 2-day Uganda Birding Tour at the Botanical Gardens home to several bird species. The gardens have several tree species and playful primates including Vervet Monkeys. You will stroll through the different birding trails spotting unique birds and enjoying the scenery that stretches to the shores of Lake Victoria.

The tree species in the botanical gardens are labelled with local and scientific names enabling you to learn more about them. You will spend 3 to 4 hours exploring the garden's wildlife. This timeframe is ideal for morning and evening birding excursions. End the day with a picnic in the lush gardens or by the lake enjoying the cool breezes. If time allows, visit one of the nearby beaches where you will enjoy sunset views and golden hour moments.

Day 2 of your 2-day Uganda birding tour will be at the Mabamba wetlands. Mabamba is a prime birding destination home to the Pre-historic shoebill stork. You will journey through the waterways of the Marsh vegetation on Motorized Canoes seeing the different bird species. Notable birds at the Mabamba wetlands include the Kingfishers, African Fish Eagles, and Grey-Crowned Cranes.

Mabamba wetlands ecosystem offers epic adventures and impressive birding journeys like no other. This Uganda birding safari is a perfect getaway for those with limited time but would love to go birding.

Be sure to explore these two iconic birding destinations in Entebbe and create lasting memories. Book this Discovery Journeys tour today and let Uganda's rich birdlife inspire you!

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Birding at Botanical Gardens
Day 2: Mabamba Birding

Full Tour Package

Day 1: Birding at Botanical Gardens

You will be picked up by the driver guide from your Entebbe hotel and head for a birding walking adventure in the botanical gardens. The gardens are open with a variety of tree species and stretch to Lake Victoria. There are a number of birds here including Kingfishers, and sunbirds among others. You will enjoy a picnic lunch and continue with the excursion.

Day 2: Mabamba Birding

After breakfast at your Hotel you will be taken to the Mabamba wetlands for another birding adventure. The wetlands are most famous for the shoebill stork but are home to many other birds including grey crowned cranes, Jacanas, and weavers among others. You will spend 3 to 4 hours here enjoying the rides along the different trails in the wetlands. Later be brought back and for a drop off at your Hotel or Residence or Airport for departure.

End of Tour.