UGANDA BIRDING SAFARIS

 Uganda is one of the most sought of destinations for birds remarkable with over 1000 species recorded to date, home to most of the African endemic 24 rift valley endemics, it is among Africa’s most attractive destinations for birding tours due to its suitable position between the east African savannah, west African rainforest and the northern semi desert, the country gives easy access to birding destinations which has greatly improved on its birding safaris. Uganda’s diversity in birds is based on its several habitats including the highland areas, semi- arid climatic regions, lowland areas, rain forests and vast wetlands.

There are birds everywhere in Uganda in urban and rural areas, important birding areas for bird watching in Uganda most visited include the Mabamba swamp in Entebbe famous for the critically endangered shoebill stock, Entebbe botanical gardens, Entebbe peninsular,Budongo forest, swampy areas of Lake Mburo national park, Murchison falls national park along the course of the Victoria Nile, queen Elizabeth national park, Bwindi impenetrable forest, Kibale forest national park, mount Elgon national park, Semiliki national park, to mention a few, each of which has an incredible bird listing presenting different species at a time.

Birding safari experience in Uganda rewards with the shortest time of covering many species, giving it a larger scope, the country harbours many migratory birds all throughout the year, searched for species by birders include the African green broad bill, shoebill stock, Rwenzori turaco, black bee- eater, Karamojong Apalis, green breasted pita, piapiac, African fish eagle, Abyssinian ground hornbill, ostriches, African darters, Herons( purple heron, black Heron), sunbirds, cormorants(long tailed cormorant), pelicans( great white pelican, pink backed pelicans, African open bill, marabou stork, sacred ibis, African spoon bill, flamingos, white faced whistling duck, African cuckoo-hawk, black kite, African marsh harrier, secretary bird, pygmy falcon, forest francolin, grey crested crane, jacanas, among other species.

Experiencing birds in Uganda is a thrilling adventure as each day you will get to unveil new identities of birds, birders on trips make sure you have a great trip like no other in Africa, it all begins with organizing a birding tour to Uganda, running for different days for example one day birding adventure to Mabamba swamp in Entebbe or Mpanga forest reserve, 3 days adventure birding tour lake Mburo National park, 7 days birding and wildlife safaris, 11 days Uganda safari, 15 days uganda safari birds can be seen on a gorilla trekking adventure safaris, these trips are organised by our experienced team to the best destinations to see birds for the best Ugandan budget safari. The birding safaris tend to be longer than any other trip for they need time to look and identify bird kinds.

Uganda birds are both territorial and migratory species this makes it possible to see different kinds of birds in a particular season, migratory species keep moving from place to place unlike the territorial ones with an obvious finding them in specific destinations, enhancing the experience involves a pair of binoculars or telescopes, eye sightings, great hearings of bird sounds, following bird trails among others. Bird watching in Uganda is remarkable according to travelers many of them are impressed by the large colorful variety of birds they see. It should be noted that birding tours are longer, tiring but rewarding by the end of the trip you get to interact more with nature through hikes, guided nature walks meet the local people making it a whole interesting package. Birding safaris are done all year round, Uganda experiences two seasons dry and the wet seasons each of which presents a different opportunity to view birds it is best to see birds in March – May and September to November because these times are known for bird nesting mating and breeding.

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