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What's included
- Airport Pick up and Drop off
- All Accommodation as per the Itinerary
- All meals included
- Birding
- Fuel for the whole Round trip
- Professionally guided tour
- Transportation in 4x4 Vehicle
- Unlimited bottled water
- Alcoholic drinks
- International Flights
- Personal expenses
- Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
- Visa arrangements
Tour Summary
This 2 Day Uganda birding safari is for those interested in birding. It takes you birding in Entebbe and Mabamba Wetland in Uganda. The Mabamba wetland is renowned for hosting the rare Shoebill Stork and is famous to be blessed with a variety of bird species. Mabamba Islands has grown into one of the most interesting and spectacular tourist sites for birding. Mabamba is the only place where the elusive shoebill can be easily spotted at any one time of the day. Apart from the rare shoebill, there are many other bird species to see on this adventure! Entebbe hosts a number of birds species and the list that you make here gives you a picture of what Uganda can offer.
This 2 day Uganda birding Safari visiting birdwatchers set to explore Uganda on a long birding trip, the Entebbe Peninsula is one you cannot overlook and it will set your Birding trip when you arrive through Entebbe International Airport. But even for a quick birding tour, say for a half or full-day, the Entebbe Peninsula is one of the recommended spots that are easily accessible from the capital Kampala. Get a Quote.
Summarized Tour
- Safari starts and ends in Entebbe (Uganda)
- You will visit Uganda
- You will visit the botanical gardens or Mabamba wetland or Uganda Wildlife Education Center.
- A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included
- Day 1
- Day 2
Birding at UWEC and Botanical gardens Entebbe
On this day, you will start your 2 Day Uganda birding safari in Entebbe. You will spend time at UWEC, home to captive animals and over 170 species of birds. These include 7 species of weavers, such as the rare Northern Masked Weaver and Orange Weaver, Kingfishers, Sunbirds, etc. In the afternoon you will drive to Entebbe Botanical Gardens to also do birding. Here you will have good hours of birding on the best trails around Kampala, with over 150 species of birds. Look out for the Bare faced-go away bird Grey Capped Wabbler, Scarlet Chested Sunbird Tooro olive green bull African green pigeon Black kite Great Blue and Ross’s Turacos, Red Chested, Klaas’s and Diederik Cuckoo, Great Reed Warbler, Fain Tailed Widow bird, Striped, Malachite, Giant, Woodland and Pygmy Kingfishers, Black Bishop, Grey Woodpecker, Olive, Olive bellied, Red-chested, superb, Copper, etc Sunbirds and many more. A picnic lunch in the gardens, relax while birding and later in the evening return to your hotel for dinner and overnight
Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meal Plan: Full board
Excursion to Mabamba Wetland
On this day you will look out for many different birds on our way to the swamp like the Papyrus Gonolek, White Shouldered Tit, Red Cap, Western Banded Snake Eagle, White Winged Warbler, White Spotted Fluf tail and Weyns Weaver. This Swamp is one of the best places to spot the exceptional Shoebill Stork. But also many other species can be found here, like the Allen’s and Purple Gallinule, Grey herons, Jacanas, Ruffaus Bellied Heron, Squaco, Purple and Goliath Heron, the Globally threatened Pallid Harrier and Blue Swallow a migrant species, a variety of egrets, ducks etc. The best way to enjoy the rich bird life is by canoe and you might even have the luck to encounter the elusive Sitatunga Antelope, adapted to swampy habitats. Later in the afternoon drive back to the Hotel birding en route for dinner and o/n stay to end your 2day Uganda Birding safari.
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More about Uganda
Ugandans are remarkably hospitable and hail from a diversity of rich cultures and lifestyles.
Hospitality & Culture
Ugandans are known for their hospitality and friendliness towards each other and visitors alike. However, it is advisable to be cautious when dealing with strangers. Police officers are very helpful and are easily identified by their uniforms. Like everywhere in the world valuables should always be safeguarded or left in the hotel safe box. If you do not know where to obtain a certain service or you are not sure always contact the Hotel Information Desk. Uganda has a very strong cultural heritage. Many regions in Uganda have kingdoms includingBuganda, Busoga, Bunyoro and Toro. Ugandans are remarkably hospitable and hail from a diversity of rich cultures and lifestyles. Culture and traditions are also expressed through a wide range of arts and crafts.
National Parks
Uganda has ten (10) National Parks that are well set to be explored during a Uganda safari.
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