Birding or bird watching is one of the trending Africa safari activities in search of the savannah grasslands, forest and waterbird species throughout the continent. Many passionate birders wonder why they should opt to go birding in Uganda out of all the continent countries and here is why; With about 1,073 bird species Uganda is …

Until recently, Lake Bunyonyi seemed like a well-kept secret among the people of Kabale in southwestern Uganda. Lake Bunyonyi is, therefore, a hidden African Jewel situated in Uganda characterized with beauty seen in over 29 islands it holds, pleasant climate and a perfect spot to relax and chill on a Uganda safari tour. This lake …

Bird fanatics love booking Africa safaris because it is the best continent to go to for a birding watching safari. Africa is home to over 2341 bird species, 67% of which are endemic to the continent. These birds are well distributed in different African countries. Birders that have been to the African continent for birding safaris …

Makanaga Bay is one of the swampland extensions of the shore of Lake Victoria-Africa’s largest continental lake, situated in Mpigi district. Makanaga swamp is a rewarding birding excursion spot and one of the closest points from Kampala-Uganda’s capital for spotting the shoebill stork. From Kampala, you drive along Kampala-Masaka road for about 1 ½ hours …

Referred to as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda has vast captivating landscapes that wow a tourist driving by the countryside during their Uganda tour, water bodies including the second largest freshwater lake; Victoria and the world’s longest river; Nile, and forests like the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mabira Forest and many more. All these once visited …

Referred to as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda has vast captivating landscapes that wow a tourist driving by the countryside during their Uganda tour, water bodies including the second largest freshwater lake; Victoria and the world’s longest river; Nile, and forests like the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Mabira Forest and many more. All these once visited …

Uganda is popularly known for not only Uganda gorilla safaris and Uganda wildlife safaris but also for bird-watching safaris Uganda. About 1069 bird species are known to be within the boundaries of Uganda. Uganda birding safaris  have been so popular of recent because of the beautiful birds easily seen on Uganda tours. Is Uganda your …

Are you on an adventure holiday in Uganda? Or you’re just resting at your hotel in Uganda Kampala or Entebbe? Don’t be bored out there, here is short Uganda birding safari that will definitely keep you in motion and excited. This Uganda birding safari takes us to Mabamba swamp for a thrilling encounter with the …

This 1-day Mabira forest bird watching safari Uganda is one of the affordable short Uganda safaris that bird fanatics interested in Uganda birding safaris usually take on during their Uganda safaris. Our 1 Day Mabira Uganda birding tour is tailored to permit bird enthusiasts with limited time for long Uganda safaris to have a chance …

Until recently, Lake Bunyonyi seemed like a well-kept secret among the people of Kabale in southwestern Uganda. Lake Bunyonyi is, therefore, a hidden African Jewel situated in Uganda characterized with beauty seen in over 29 islands it holds, pleasant climate and a perfect spot to relax and chill on a Uganda safari tour. This lake …

The African Fish Eagle is a large bird species easily seen on a Uganda birding safari/birding safari in Uganda. It may resemble the bald eagle in appearance; though related, each species occurs on different continents. African Fish-Eagle is a large bird of prey. Dark body and wings contrast with the white head and tail. Belly …

Mountain Rwenzori National Park Uganda is a UNESCO World Heritage containing the tallest mountain range in Africa, including several peaks that are permanently covered by ice (snow). Safari Uganda on your Africa safari and for mountain hiking safari tour Uganda and hike this mystical challenge. The three highest peaks in the range are Margherita (5109m), …

Birds are beautiful species and yet many times a few people care to know about how these birds choose their partners and keep increasing in number or why they get extinct. Birding or bird watching is the activity of seeing the species and with about 1,070 recorded bird species recorded in Uganda, many avid birders …

Birding or bird watching is one of the trending Africa safari activities in search of the savannah grasslands, forest and water bird species throughout the continent. Many passionate birders wonder why they should opt to go birding in Uganda out of all the continent countries and here is why; With about 1,072 bird species Uganda …

Uganda, the pearl of Africa is home to about 1061 bird species. This makes Uganda one of the best bird watching places in Africa with almost half of the continents bird species. Uganda has for long been considered as one of the best Africa birding safari destinations that any bird fanatic must not miss on …

Uganda prides in over 1,078 species of birds, about 50% of Africa’s bird species and 11% of the world’s a characteristic that has made Uganda birding safaris on the top bucket list of many avid birders. The varied number of bird species means many birds in every kilometre compared to other countries in Africa. Uganda …

Uganda has for long been considered as one of the best Africa birding safari destinations that any bird fanatic must not miss on his bucket list. Safari Uganda for your Uganda bird watching safari and get to witness several bird species that call Uganda home, the rich culture and wildlife diversity that has seen a …

Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park is an incredible treat to do on your Africa safari holiday in Uganda. A Uganda birding safari gives you the chance to explore bird species in Uganda’s most popular and most scenic National Park that contains a variety of habitats that range from savanna to wetlands to lowland forests. …

Are you a bird lover interested in watching a shoebill during your Uganda birding safari? The shoebill stork is a magnificent, prehistoric-looking bird, and in Uganda this ancient species flourishes, making birding safaris in Uganda a sought-after desire for every bird enthusiast coming to Africa. In this article, we present to details of this sought …

Looking at Uganda as your next Uganda birding safari destination? Which birds do you expect to see during this birding safari Uganda? Uganda is host to over 1062 confirmed bird species located in different areas of the country. During your Uganda birding tour, expect to tick off a number of them including the world’s biggest …

The world hosts over 15 different species of cranes, however only four are found in Africa. Christened the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is lucky to be home to one of the crested crane species known as the grey crested crane which it also uses as its National symbol of choice. The grey crested crane is …

Rwenzori Mountains National Park has over 217 confirmed bird species that have been recorded in the park. Among the 217-bird species, it is home to about18 restricted-range species (Albertine endemics) making it the second-highest in Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which has 24 restricted-range species. It is one of the Uganda birding safari destinations …

Miss World, Vanessa Ponce De Leon jetted in Uganda at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday 23rd July ahead of the Miss Uganda 2019/20 Grand Finale slated to take place on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Sheraton Hotel. She will grace this Miss Uganda grand finale function as the Chief Guest. Like the norm is, the …

Are you interested in adventurous birding safaris in Uganda? Book your next Africa safari holiday with us so we tailor for you a Uganda tour holiday and we’ll take you to the right place! Jinja is one of the adventure hot spots of Uganda. We are taking you for a birding safari tour in Uganda …

Semuliki National Park, also known as “The True Birders Haven” is credited among the best birding watching safari Uganda destinations. Interested in an adventurous Uganda birding safari? Then Semuliki National Park should be one of the Uganda birding tour spots that shouldn’t miss out on your Uganda safari tour itinerary. Semuliki National Park Uganda sprawls …

Uganda, the pearl of Africa is home to about 1080 bird species. This makes Uganda one of the best bird watching places in Africa with almost half of the continents bird species. Uganda has an equatorial climate and has the Albertine Rift Valley in the Western part of the country which is host to several …

The 32km Kazinga Channel of Queen Elizabeth National Park is a haven to the numerous wildlife and bird species that survive in the Park making it the best Uganda birding safari destination with over 600 bird species. A bird population that can’t be found in any other conserved park in East Africa. Kazinga Channel is …

Kidepo Valley National Park is known as a great Uganda safari destination for wildlife sightings like, tourists think of the elephants, lions, kobs and much more wildlife, but then bird watching in Kidepo Valley National Park is one of the great activities in Kidepo Valley National park. CNN described the park as Africa’s hidden gem …

Queen Elizabeth National Park is by no doubt the only national park in East Africa with the largest number of bird species. Within the boundaries of this 1 978 sq. km Uganda safari park are about 600 identified bird species. Classified as an Important Birding Area (IBA) by Birding International, Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda …

Uganda safaris are so known not only for wildlife but also for the big number of bird species found in the country. About 1078 bird species are known to be within the boundaries of Uganda. Uganda birding  safaris tours have been so popular of recent because of the beautiful birds easily seen on Uganda tours. …

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park was ranked the best birding spot by Africa bird club, the leading organization that  concerned itself with the conservation and study of Africa’s birds. Bwindi forest national park area is conserved and well known for the thrilling Uganda gorilla safaris since its home to the biggest number of the rare mountain …

The African Fish Eagle, is a large bird specie easily seen on a Uganda birding safari. It may resemble the bald eagle in appearance; though related, each species occurs on different continents. African Fish-Eagle is a large bird of prey. Dark body and wings contrast with white head and tail. Belly and upper coverts are …

The Ostrich (Struthio camelus) is a huge flightless bird inherent to Africa and one of the two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus Struthio in the ratite order of birds. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a small head and wings, a long neck and legs with massive two …

Birds are beautiful species and yet many times a few people care to know about how these birds choose their partners and keep increasing in number or why they get extinct. Birding or bird watching is the activity of seeing the species and with about 1,070 recorded bird species many avid birders choose Uganda birding …

Uganda has over 1,050 confirmed bird species but for its beauty, the Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps) is the Uganda’s national bird. The Crested Crane is a sub-species of the Grey crowned crane and its one of the species many appreciate seeing on a Uganda birding tour. The Crested Crane appears on Uganda’s national …

Makanaga Bay is one of the swampland extensions of the shore of Lake Victoria-Africa’s largest continental lake, situated in Mpigi district. Makanaga swamp is a rewarding birding excursion spot and one of the closest points from Kampala-Uganda’s capital for spotting the shoebill stork. From Kampala, you drive along Kampala-Masaka road for about 1 ½ hours …

Birding safaris or bird watching tours are a popular activity on Africa safari especially in search of the savannah grasslands’, forest and water bird species throughout the continent. Uganda has about 1072 bird species counted making about 50% of Africa’s total and 11% of the world’s making it a prime birding destination. Uganda hosts savanna, …

Uganda is a much rewarding avi tourism (focusing on bird watching) destination with the numerous bird count of up to 1072 bird species in the boundaries of the country. About 50% of Africa’s bird species and almost 11% of the worlds are here and for this Uganda birding safaris have become a key safari activity …

Popularly known as the true birders Haven Semuliki National Park is tucked in the remote corner, of southwestern Uganda,  protecting the eastern extension of the vast Ituri Forest. In Uganda, Semuliki National Park has the highest number of forest bird species (about 66%) along with several endemic species. The park also hosts a large number …

  In 1932, Semuliki forest reserve was designated as an area of outstanding beauty. It was later upgraded to Semuliki National Park in October 1993 -one of Uganda’s newest. Semuliki National Park is located in one of the remote parts of Bundibugyo district named Bwamba county in Western Uganda. Covering a land area of about …

Planning a safari is one other thing to be aware of as you prepare to travel. A birding safari in Uganda is no different, you will need to be prepared and have your packing list right. Packing for a safari means taking along to your trip the essentials that you will need throughout your trip. …

The Eastern district of Jinja is a popular Uganda safari destination as the adventure lover’s spot because of the fact that its source to the world’s longest River-Nile River. However, its isn’t just about white-water rafting, boat cruises and the water alone, birders are also catered for, the river has given abundant life to the …

Birding or bird watching is one of the trending Africa safari activities in search of the savannah grasslands, forest and water bird species throughout the continent. Many passionate birders wonder why they should opt to go birding in Uganda out of all the continent countries and here is why; With about 1,072 bird species Uganda …

Uganda prides in over 1,078 species of birds, about 50% of Africa’s bird species and 11% of the world’s a characteristic that has made Uganda birding safaris on the top bucket list of many avid birders. The varied number of bird species means many birds in every kilometer compared to other countries in Africa. Uganda …

Africa’s big birding expo that happens once every year, is hosted by Uganda from the 6th to the 9th of December 2018 aimed at promoting Uganda birding safaris. Held at the Uganda Wildlife Education Center in Entebbe, the 2nd African Birding Expo 2018 is expected to be attended by a whole spectrum of the bird …

These are some of the Albertine rift endemic birds sighted on a Uganda birding tour. Strange Weaver (Ploceus alienus) The Strange Weaver is a small bird in the ploceidae family many known as weavers. The name originates from the nests intricately woven from vegetation that the birds make. A strange weaver is 14cm from beak …

The Albertine rift endemic bird species are birds found only within the Albertine rift region. The Albertine rift is a geographical region that stretches as a western branch of the East African rift. Albertine rift stretches from north of Lake Albert to the south of Lake Tanganyika crossing the countries of Uganda, the Democratic Republic …

How To Plan For a Uganda Bird Watching Safari Uganda is known for a big number of bird species actually more than 1050 of them. Birding Uganda safari tours have been so popular of recent because of the easily seen birds. Planning for a birding safari in Uganda requires prior preparations but even before packing …

 An enthusiast birders’ version of a little paradise! Semuliki national park is situated in one of the remote parts of Bundibugyo district named Bwamba county in Western Uganda. The park covers 220km2 and raises to an altitude of 670-760m. The forest where Semuliki national park is located is the only tract of true lowland tropical …

A few areas of the world can boost over 600 bird species but Queen Elizabeth National park Uganda does so. However, for birding here knowing the best bird watching sites in Queen Elizabeth National Park makes the trip easy planned. Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda is in the western region of the country and the …