10 days, 9 nights · Entebbe · Trip code LGS-UG 1010
A route built for birders and primate lovers: Mabira Forest and the source of the Nile, the Royal Mile at Budongo, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, and Semliki Valley — taking in Bujagali Falls, Budongo Forest Reserve, Murchison Falls, and a wide range of bird species along the way.
On arrival at Entebbe Airport your guide warmly welcomes you and transfers you to your lodge for the overnight.
Airport Link Guest House · Bed and breakfast
A morning birding Mabira Forest, the nearest site for the Purple-throated Cuckooshrike, Nahan’s Francolin, Forest Wood-Hoopoe and Sooty Boubou.
A picnic lunch at the source of the Nile, then a visit to the spectacular Bujagali Falls before returning to Kampala.
Sheraton Kampala Hotel · Bed and breakfast
Depart for Budongo Forest Reserve, at the edge of the Albertine Rift and the largest natural forest area in East Africa, with over 350 recorded bird species and Uganda’s largest chimpanzee population.
The Royal Mile is considered by many the country’s premier forest birding site — Chocolate-backed, Blue-breasted and African Dwarf Kingfishers are all reliably found here.
Masindi Hotel · Full board
A full day birding the Royal Mile, then transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Kaniyo Pabidi with a game drive on entry.
Key species: Egyptian Plover, Secretary Bird, Silverbird, Denham’s Bustard, Rock Pratincole, Swallow-tailed Bee-eater.
Parkside Safari Lodge · Full board
An early game drive to the top of the falls, where the Nile squeezes through a 7-metre gorge and drops 40 metres. Afternoon transfer to Kibale National Park, birding en route.
Key species of Kibale: White-collared Olive-back, Leaflove, African Broadbill, Green-breasted Pitta, Uganda Woodland Warbler.
Turaco Treetops Lodge · Full board
A morning for Grey-throated Flycatcher, Masked and Black-capped Apalis, and Orange-tufted and Tiny Sunbirds along the forest trail network.
A visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run reserve where fruiting trees attract Narina Trogon, Pied Hornbill, and Yellow-billed Barbet.
Turaco Treetops Lodge · Full board
North to Semliki Valley Wildlife Reserve, with over 350 recorded species and a strong chance of the Shoebill. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Albert.
Key species: African Pygmy Goose, Red-necked Falcon, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Black-billed Barbet, Piapiac.
Lake Albert Lodge · Full board
A morning birding the gallery forest of the Mugiri River for White-spotted Flufftail, Red-tailed Bristlebill and Blue-breasted Kingfisher.
An afternoon game drive back towards Fort Portal, with Uganda Kob, Waterbuck and several monkey species along the way.
Mountains of the Moon Hotel · Full board
Depart Fort Portal for Entebbe, stopping en route for lunch, arriving in time to catch your late return flight home.
Send us your dates and party size and a guide will come back with availability, permits, and a fixed quote.