4 Days Birdwatching Tour in Kibale Forest

4 Days Birdwatching Tour in Kibale Forest takes you to Kibale Forest National Park, which is found in Uganda’s southwest region. The park is home to over 351 species of trees, with tree heights of up to 55 metres and ages exceeding 200 years. In addition to observing birds, the park offers a variety of other activities like chimpanzee trekking, guided nature excursions, and encounters with the locals. More than 375 bird species may be found in the park; six (6) of these species, including the Dusky Crimsoning, Black-capped, Collared, Blue-headed, Purple-breasted, and Red-faced Woodland Warbler, are native to the Albertine region.

The best times to go bird watching in Kibale Forest National Park are from March to May and from September to November, but you can schedule your 4-day birding tour at any time of year. The ideal times to go birdwatching are from June to September, when there is a plentiful supply of food and prolific fruiting. Many birds are attracted to this time of year because they are constantly in breeding plumage. From November to April, migratory birds can be seen in Kibale.

The park receives little rainfall from December to February and June to July, but expect severe rains from March to May and September to November. These storms may cause delays owing to inaccessible roads and hazardous hiking routes, which will cut into your time for bird watching.

4 Days Birdwatching tour in Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda

Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Arrival and Bird Botanical gardens in Entebbe
• Day 2: Bird watching in Kibale Forest National Park
• Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and Birding in Bigodi Wetland
• Day 4: Departure / Return to Kampala

Day 1: Arrival and Bird Botanical gardens in Entebbe

On arrival, meet and greet our corporate representative for a briefing and check in to the booked hotel. In the afternoon, transfer to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens to observe a variety of species, including the Pied Kingfisher, Eastern Grey Plantain-eater, Black-headed Weaver, Pink-backed Pelican, Yellow-billed Stork, Yellow-billed Duck, and Purple-banded Sunbird. African Open-billed Stork, Malachite Kingfisher, Egyptian Goose, Black-and-white-Casqued Hornbill, Woodland Kingfisher, Grey-Headed Sparrow, Blue-checked Bee-eater, Striated Heron, Water Thick-knee, African Jacana, Klaas’s and Diederik Cuckoos, Tambourine Dove, Lesser Jacana, Glossy Ibis, Slender-billed Weaver, Crowned Hornbill, Wood Sandpiper, Gull-billed Tern, Little Stint, Green Crombec, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, the Spur-winged Lapwing, Madagascar Bee-eater and the Vieillot’ Black Weaver. Additionally, you might see a variety of butterfly species and various primates.

Day 2: Birdwatching in Kibale Forest National Park

Proceed to Kibale Forest National Park for a forest birding trip in Uganda after breakfast. Approximately 70 mammal species can be found in the park, along with 13 species of primates, such as the uncommon L’Hoest monkey, the red Colobus, and a sizable population of 1,450 chimpanzees. The black-and-white Colobus, olive baboon, grey-cheeked Mangabey, bush baby, potto, red-tailed, and blue monkeys are among the other primates found in Kibale National Park. Once you have arrived at the park, search the forest for birds such as the African Pitta, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Green-breasted Pitta, Red-faced Woodland Warbler, Afep Pigeon, White-naped Pigeon, Scaly-breasted Illadopsis, Black Bee-eater, Western Nicator, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Little Greenbul, Red-chested Owlet, Brown-chested Alethe, African Grey Parrot, Black-capped Apalis, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Collared Apalis, Yellow Spotted Nicator, Little Green Bul, Black-eared Ground Thrush, and Abyssinian Ground-thrush are some of the birds that are commonly seen in the area. Drive to Guereza Canopy Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and Birding in Bigodi Wetland

Get up early, get a cup of coffee, and then proceed to the park headquarters to go chimpanzee trekking. You will come across a variety of bird and butterfly species during your activities. After spending an hour observing a family of chimpanzees and witnessing them swing in the trees, you will return to your lodge for a hot lunch and refreshments. Later in the evening, you will birdwatch in the Bigodi Wetland and see a variety of bird species, including swamp flycatchers, yellow-spotted barbets, grey parrots, yellow bills, Hairy-breasted barbets, brown-eared woodpeckers, White-breasted Negro finches, White-spotted Flufftails, Western Nicator, Grey-winged Robin-chats, White-tailed Ant-thrushes, bronze sunbirds, black-crowned wax bill and blue-throated rollers, Brown-backed Scrub-robi, and Black Bishop, among others.

Day 4: Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe

After a leisurely breakfast, make your way back to Kampala or Entebbe to conclude your four-day birdwatching vacation in Uganda’s Kibale Forest National Park, filled with unforgettable experiences. This trip can, however, be extended to include more locations like the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see more birds and gorilla trekking tours, as well as Queen Elizabeth National Park for birding and animal viewing.

4 Days Birdwatching tour in Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda, includes;

• Pick up from Entebbe International Airport
• 1 Chimpanzee permit per person
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Park fees
• Bird-watching experiences
• Full-board accommodation
• English-speaking Guide

4-day Days Birdwatching tour in Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda, excludes;

• Visas and personal insurance
• International flight
• Drinks, tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
• Any item or activity not mentioned in the tour package.