4-Days Uganda Birdwatching Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
4-Days Uganda Birdwatching Safari in Murchison Falls National Park: This safari takes you to Mabamba Wetland, home of the famous Shoebill, and Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s most visited park for wildlife viewing and birdwatching excursions. You will have the opportunity to witness the exceptional natural diversity of the African jungle, including its unique wildlife species, primates, and several bird species, among others. Approximately 651 bird species, belonging to the broader categories of migratory, aquatic, forest, and savannah birds, have been identified in this protected area. Common birds in the park include kingfishers, widow birds, secretary birds, hornbills, bishops, bee-eaters, weavers, and others.
Day 1: Birding from Entebbe via Mabamba Wetland–Shoebill Stork
On your 4-days Uganda birdwatching safari in Murchison Falls National Park, get up early, have breakfast, and then take a boat from Entebbe to Mabamba Wetland, which takes around 45 minutes. After arriving in Mabamba, you will board another boat to begin your hunt for the coveted Shoebill in its natural habitat. Mabamba is the best destination to see the threatened Shoebill Stork and other bird species. Species to see include the Spur-winged Warbler, White-shouldered Tit, Western-banded Snake Eagle, Madagascar Bee-eater, Papyrus Gonolek, Purple and Allen’s Gallinule, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, Glossy Ibis, Lesser Jacana, Grey-headed Gull, among others. Following this highlight, travel back to Kampala and proceed to Murchison Falls National Park via the Luwero triangle, which passes through the scenic and striking landscapes interspersed with woodlands and savannah grasslands. Look for species such as the Eastern and Dark Chanting Goshawk, White-crested Turaco, Nubian Woodpecker, Brown-throated Wattle Eye, and others. After that, check into your lodge in Masindi town, relax, have dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House
Meal Plan: Lunch/Dinner
Day 2: Birding Budongo-Royal Mile and transfer to northern Murchison
Following your 4-days Uganda birdwatching safari in Murchison Falls National Park, get up early, have breakfast, and then drive to the nearby Budongo Forest, an interesting and entertaining place to go birdwatching with the forest canopy overhead, along the Royal Mile stretch. Among the lurking birds that dominate the forest’s distinctive mosaic of birding trails are the Yellow-billed, Grey-throated, Hairy-breasted, and Yellow-spotted Barbet; Lemon-billed Crombec; Forest Robin; Nahan’s Francolin; Tit Hylia; Black-billed; and Great Blue Turaco. You may have the opportunity to see a variety of primates along the trip, including the red-tailed, blue, black, and white colobus monkeys, if you are lucky. Rest, have dinner, and have an overnight.
Accommodation: Masindi Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3: Birding Northern Murchison Falls National Park along the Delta
During your 4-days Uganda birdwatching safari in Murchison Falls National Park, this trip will undoubtedly be the boat ride to the base of the falls and a game drive to the Delta, where we occasionally get scenic views of the Shoebill Stork. Get up early, have breakfast, and prepare for the day’s highlights. Along with other birds like the African Fish Eagle, Red-throated and Northern Carmine Bee-eaters, Rock Pratincole, Senegal Thick-knee, Giant, Woodland, Malachite, Grey Headed, Pygmy, and striped Kingfishers, as well as the Saddle-billed, Yellow Billed, and African Open Billed Stork, among others, one can anticipate fantastic views of the threatened Shoebill, one of the day’s top attractions. Wildlife species such as buffaloes, Rothschild giraffes, elephants, and several antelopes can be seen in this sector.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4: Visit the top of the falls—return to Entebbe International Airport.
Get up, load up your safari vehicle with all of your travel belongings, have breakfast, and then head to the breathtaking top of the falls to take in the beautiful roaring sound of the falls as the Nile squeezes itself into a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging 43 meters down to create a lovely and thunderous sound. Therefore, take as many memorable photos as possible. Later, proceed to Entebbe International Airport to catch up with your return flight. This marks the end of your 4-day Uganda birdwatching safari in Murchison Falls National Park.
Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch
The 4-Days Uganda Birdwatching Safari in Murchison Falls National Park package price includes:
• All ground transport in a 4×4 wheel safari vehicle
• Accommodation on a full board meal plan
• English-speaking guide
• All airport transfers
• All en-route meals
• Drinking bottled water
The 4-Days Uganda Birdwatching Safari in Murchison Falls National Park package price excludes:
• Personal Insurance
• Extra meals
• Travel visa
• Travel air ticket
• Personal requirements like phone bills, laundry services, souvenirs, etc.
• Tips
• All activities not included on the itinerary