17 days Bird and Wildlife-Rwanda and Uganda Bird watching Safari

Out Line of the Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival for Rwanda and Uganda Bird watching Safari
Day 2: Birdwatching Nyungwe Forest Reserve of Rwanda – Rwanda Birding
Day 3: Whole Day Birding Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda
Day 4: Birding From Nyungwe to Volcanoes National Park for Mountain Gorilla Trekking and some bird species
Day 5: Rwanda Gorilla trekking- Volcanoes NP
Day 6: Birdwatching to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7: Birding Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 8: Birding Tour to Kibale Forest
Days 9: Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking – Uganda Trekking Tours
Day 10: Birding Kibale National Park- Uganda Rwanda Birdwatching
Day 11: Bird Watching to Masindi
Day 12: Whole Day Birding Budongo Forest – Bird Uganda
Day 13: Birding Tour of Budongo Forest and Kaniyo Pabidi – Uganda Bird Safari
Day 14: Birding Journey to Murchison Falls National Park of Uganda
Day 15: Murchison Fall National Park Birdwatching adventure
Day 16: Murchison Falls NP to Entebbe for the last night
Day 17: End of Uganda and Rwanda Birding Tour – Departure

Detailed Itinerary

   

Day 1: Arrival for Rwanda and Uganda Bird watching Safari
Arrival for Tour and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge | Gisakura Guest House (Full Board)

Day 2: Birdwatching Nyungwe Forest Reserve of Rwanda – Rwanda Birding
Nyungwe forest is situated in south-west Rwanda between Lake Kivu and the international border with Burundi. Nyungwe is divided north–south by a line of mountains that reach 2,600–2,900 m and which form part of the Congo–Nile watershed. As a result, Nyungwe is composed of two areas differing in pedology, vegetation, water-flow and biodiversity.
This wonderful birding area lies west of Butare, with the Butare to Cyangugu road passing straight through the middle, providing excellent roadside birding. A total of 275 species have been recorded in Nyungwe, reflecting the wide habitat diversity and altitudinal range. These include, all the 25 species of the Albertine Rift mountains Endemic Bird Area that occur in Rwanda, Chapin’s Flycatcher and Rockefeller’s Sunbird (both globally threatened, restricted-range and biome-restricted). In addition, 11 of the 23 species of the Guinea–Congo Forests biome and 71 of the 74 species of this biome of Afrotropical Highlands that occur in Rwanda have been recorded at this site. Generally, Nyungwe is certainly the most important forest for the conservation of montane birds in the region.
We have an early morning breakfast then set out to Uwinka for the Albertine Rrift endemic birds search. Among the many we look out for, include; Kivu Ground-Thrushm, White-tailed Blue-flycatcher, Red-chested, SunbirdRegal Sunbird, Rockefeller’s Sunbird, Miombo Rock-Thrush, Mountain Masked Apalis, Black-faced Apalis, Chestnut-throated Apalis, Collared Apalis, Grauer’s Warbler, few Red-faced Woodland Warbler, Stripe-breasted Tit, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Red- throated Alethe, Archer’s Robin-Chat, Ruwenzori Turaco, Great Blue Turaco, Handsome Francolin, White-headed Wood-hoopoe, Olive Woodpecker, Mountain Greenbul, Rwenzori Hill-babbler, Cinnamon Bracken Warbler, Mountain Yellow Warbler, Northern Puffback, White-starred Robin, Rwenzori Double-collared Sunbird, Dusky Crimsonwing, Thick-billed Seedeater, Streaky Seedeater, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo, Variable Sunbird, Waller's Starling, White-bellied Crested Flycatcher, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, just to mention but a few.
Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge | Gisakura Guest House (Full Board)

Day 3: Whole Day Birding Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda
We look for species probably missed the previous day, we hope to tick-off Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher, Mountain Sooty Boubou, Rwenzori Batis, Blue-headed Sunbird, Sharpe's Starling, White-tailed Blue Flycatcher, Evergreen Forest Warbler, Dusky Tit, Doherty's Bush-shrike, Siffling Cisticola, Bronze Mannikin, Golden-breasted Bunting, Neumann's Warbler, Red-throated Alethe, Mountain Wagtail, Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo, Equatorial Akalat, Black Cuckoo, Kungwe Apalis, White-bellied Robin-chat, and many more. We try our luck and listen out at night fall for the Rwenzori Nightjar (a nocturnal species), Albertine Owlet and Red-chested Owlet.
Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge | Gisakura Guest House (Full Board)

Day 4: Birding From Nyungwe to Volcanoes National Park for Mountain Gorilla Trekking and some bird species
Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Full Board)
Day 5: Rwanda Gorilla trekking- Volcanoes NP
[rwanda gorilla tracking] The main activity today will be Mountain Gorilla Tracking. Mountain gorillas are the largest living primates and the world's most endangered apes with an estimated population of less than 800 left in the wild of the whole world and none in zoos. The Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei), was not yet known to scientist until 1902. They are the next closest living relatives to human beings after the two chimpanzee species, sharing 97% DNA with us.
After Gorilla Tracking, return to the hotel and pack then transfer to Uganda for an overnight in Kabale

Day 6: Birdwatching to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today we head to Queen Elizabeth National Park; this is Uganda’s most popular game reserve and certainly one of the most scenic. It stretches from the crater dotted foothills of the Rwenzori ranges in the north, along the shores of Lake Edward to the remote Ishasha River in the south, incorporating a wide variety of habitats that range from open Savannah to rainforest, dense papyrus swamps and brooding crater lakes to the vastness of Lake George. These qualify it a little wonder that is the highest biodiversity conservation reserve in the world
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge | Simba Safari Camp (Full Board)

Day 7: Birding Uganda Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early in the Morning we go birding for a game drive for more Savanna Species and in the afternoon we take the famous remarkable launch cruise on Kazinga Channel for waterfowl like the Great White and Pink-backed Pelicans, African Skimmer, Yellow-billed and the Saddle- billed storks, African Wattled Lapwing, Long-toed Lapwing, Black-winged Stilt, Water Thick-knee, Collared Pratincole, the Grey-headed, Black-headed and Slender-billed Gulls, Grebes, Ducks and many more.
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge | Simba Safari Camp (Full Board)

Day 8: Birding Tour to Kibale Forest
After an early morning breakfast, set off for Kibale Forest National Park, along the way expect to see; the Fan-tailed Widowbird, Yellow-mantled Widowbird, the Black and Black-winged Red Bishops, the African Palm and Little Swifts, Common Bulbul, Doves, Pigeons, the Lesser-stripped and Angola Swallows among others.
Overnight at Ndali Safari Lodge | Kibale Forest Camp (Full Board)
Days 9: Kibale Forest Chimpanzee Tracking – Uganda Trekking Tours
[rwanda chimpanzee tours] The common Chimpanzee the species found here. Chimps are man’s closest relatives in the primate world; over 600 hundred of them are home at Kibale Forest. The tracking activity starts at 0800 as you report at the ranger station for briefing.A variety of primates and other wildlife will be available for your view in the forest.
Overnight at Ndali Safari Lodge | Kibale Forest Camp (Full Board)
Day 10:  Birding Kibale National Park- Uganda Rwanda Birdwatching
We head to the forest early in the morning for Green-breasted Pitta other species will include; Brown Illadopsis, Brown-capped Weaver, Brown-chested Alethe, Black-headed Oriole, African Emerald Cuckoo, African Green-pigeon, Black-crowned Tchagra, African Wood Owl, African/Rwenzori/Abyssinian Hill-Babbler, Alpine Swift, Ashy Flycatcher, Barn Swallow, Black Bee-eater, Black Cuckoo, Black Cuckoo-shrike, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Black-and-white Mannikin, Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher, Black-billed Turaco, Black-billed Weaver, Black-faced Rufous Warbler, African Dusky Flycatcher, Black-headed Weaver, Black-necked Weaver, African/Western Citril, Black-throated Apalis, Blue-shouldered Robin-chat, Blue-throated Brown Sunbird, Blue-throated Roller, African Blue Flycatcher, Bocage' Bush-shrike, Bronze Mannikin, Zebra Waxbill, Bronze Sunbird, and many more.
Overnight at Ndali Safari Lodge | Kibale Forest Camp (Full Board)

Day 11: Bird Watching to Masindi
Today, we bird to Masindi the gateway to Budongo Forest which has a prolific birdlife with two species of birds confined to it in East Africa: 10 of the 22 species of the Sudan–Guinea Savanna biome and 93 of the 144 species Guinea–Congo Forests biome that occur in Uganda.
Overnight at Masindi Hotel (Full Board)

Day 12: Whole Day Birding Budongo Forest – Bird Uganda Tour
We bird the marvelous Royal mile and several other trails for the whole day. We look for the globally threatened Puvel’s Illadopsis and Nahan’s Francolin other special birds include; the Yellow-billed Barbet, Grey-throated Barbet, Honeyguide Greenbul, Chocolate–backed Kingfisher, White-headed Saw-wing, White Wagtail, Black-eared Ground-Thrush, Little Crake, Chestnut-capped Flycatcher, African Paradise Flycatcher, Chin-spot Batis, Grey-backed Camaroptera, Lemon-bellied Crombec, African Moustached Warbler, Green-backed Eremomela, Yellow-whiskered Greenbul, African Citril, African Golden-breasted Bunting, Black-crowned Waxbill, Bronze Mannikin, Black-billed Bluebill, Black-winged Red Bishop, Yellow-mantled Widowbird, Fan-tailed Widowbird, Spectacled Weaver, Black-necked Weaver, Yellow-backed Weaver, Compact Weaver, Northern Brown-throated Weaver, Holub’s Golden Weaver, Red-headed Weaver, Yellow-billed Oxpecker, Greater Blue-eared Starling, Purple Starling, Purple-headed Starling, Splendid Starling, Northern Puffback, Black-headed Gonolek, Tropical Boubou, Isabelline Shrike, Red-backed Shrike, Lesser Grey Shrike, Western Violet-backed Sunbird and many more.
Overnight at Masindi Hotel (Full Board)

Day 13: Birding Tour of Budongo Forest and Kaniyo Pabidi – Uganda Bird Safari
Overnight at Masindi Hotel (Full Board)

Day 14: Birding Journey to Murchison Falls National Park of Uganda
[rwanda birding safaris] We have breakfast and bird to Murchison Fall National Park. We look out for Yellow-rumped and Yellow-fronted Tinkerbirds, Foxy Cisticola, Black Bishop, the Northern and Black-winged Red Bishops, Cinnamon-breasted Rock Bunting, Tropical Boubou, the Grey-crowned and Black-crowned Tchagras, Stripped Kingfisher, White-headed Barbet, and many more as we head to the top of the Falls and latter to the Lodge.
Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge | Red Chilli Rest Camp (Full Board)

Day 15: Murchison Fall National Park Birdwatching adventure
Today, we do Game drive birding in search for, The Giant, Pied, Malachite, Stripped, Chestnut-bellied, Blue-breasted, Woodland and the African Pygmy Kingfishers, House Martin, African Rock Martin, Lesser Stripped Swallow, Ethiopian Swallow, Angola Swallow, Red-rumped Swallow, Rufous-chested Swallow, Nightingale, Rock Thrush, Pied Wheatear, Whinchat, Common Redstart, White-fronted Black Chat, Sooty Chat, Isabelline Wheatear, Common Bulbul, Cameroon Sombre Greenbul, Yellow-throated Greenbul, the Black, White-breasted, and Red-shouldered Cuckoo Shrikes, the Black and Penduline Tits, the Arrow-marked, Black-lored and Brown Babblers, Nubian Woodpecker, Cardinal Woodpecker, Brown-backed Woodpecker, Lesser Honeyguide, Scaly-throated Honeyguide, Black Scimitarbill, Green Wood Hoopoe, a number of Buzzards, Barbets, Rollers, Harriers, Vultures, Eagles, Bee-eaters, Warblers, and so forth.
The afternoon is time for a launch cruise on Victoria Nile for waterfowl among which might include; the elusive Shoebill Stork, Little Grebe, Great White and the Pink-backed Pelicans, Red-knobbed Coot, African Water Rail, Allen’s Gallinule, Black Crake, African Crake, Black-crowned Crane, Southern Pochard, The Egyptian, African Pygmy, and the Spur-winged Gooses, Storks like; the Saddle-billed, Open-billed, Abdim’s, White, Yellow-billed, Marabou, and the Wooly-necked, the Little and Dwarf Bitterns, Night Heron, Black Heron, Goliath Heron, Purple Heron, Green Backed Heron, Common Squacco Heron, Great White Egret, Cormorants, the African and Eurasian Spoonbills, the Lesser Flamingo, Lesser Jacana, African Finfoot, Painted Snipe, Wattled Plover the list is very long.
Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge | Red Chilli Rest Camp (Full Board)

Day 16: Murchison Falls NP to Entebbe for the last night
Overnight at Traveller's Inn |Laico Lake Victoria Hotel (Full Board)
Day 17: End of Uganda and Rwanda Birding Tour – Departure

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2 Day Wildlife and Bird watching safari in Murchison falls National Park

Murchison Falls as well as adjacent Karuma falls plus Bujungu Wildlife reserves are collectively man -aged as a single conservation area. This park has 87 mammals, more than 650 bird species as well as 14 reptiles.The safari will slowly take you down River Nile on a boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls. Some animals you will see include elephants, Hippos, crocodiles as well as water birds like water bucks.  Fishing safaris and sport fishing can be conducted on river Nile and even be able to catch the huge Nile perch. A game drive is an additional adventure here. Here  you will  see buffaloes, Oribi, hartebeest, antelopes of various types, lions, warthogs, hyenas, leopards, hundreds of species of birds, including migratory ones, different species of storks such as the hard-to-find shoebill storks, reptiles, butterflies as well as patus Monkeys which may as well be seen during the game drive as well as the stunning a savannah.  In case you want to go for a Two day Wildlife safari, then Murchison Falls National Park is really recommended.

Day 1:  Kampala / Murchison falls the boat cruise on the Nile
Leave Kampala by 6:00 am and go for a wildlife safari to the leading wildlife park in Uganda – the Murchison Falls National.  You will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch.
After lunch you will go for a boat cruise all the way to the base of the falls, which are the strongest waterfalls at the entire River Nile. The game viewing, bird watching, primates and reptiles on the River banks are all very impressive.A genuine Uganda safari experience! You will later head back to the lodge for your dinner and the night’s rest. Accommodation at Fort Murchison Falls.

Day 2:  Morning game drive / back to Kampala
Awaken early for breakfast before leaving for a game drive to observe the early risers in the open savannah. You will explore the Buligi game tracks in the northern part of the park during the game drive. The game drive is very thrilling with rewards of various animals within the Nile Valley. on this safari you will be led to the best places to see lions and if lucky be able to even see a leopard at sunset on the Lake Albert Delta circuit, view wild animals such as warthogs, Lions, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, hippos and warthogs among others. You are in the middle of Africa’s Murchison falls National Park. On your return to Kampala, you will stopover at the top of the waterfalls where you will observe the power of these spectacular waterfalls from above, a really exciting adventure experience in Uganda. Along the journey, you will stop for Lunch in Masindi Hotel, Uganda’s oldest hotel then continue to arrive to Kampala to arrive in the late afternoon. This will be the end of the two days Wildlife at Murchison Falls National park.

Includes

• All meals as per itinerary
• Pick up from airport
• Park entries if any
• Toyota 4x4 van
• Bottle of water
• Accommodation in hotel/Tented camps/Lodge
• Transport  to and back to airport
• Driver guide

EXCLUDES:

• Tips
• Rain jackets, hand cloves
• Visa
• International air ticket
• Personal needs

e itinerary.

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12 Days Uganda Safari Best of Uganda Primates Safari Destinations in the Pearl of Africa

The 12 Days  Uganda takes you around Uganda to experience the hospitality of many Uganda people who are so friendly in our cultural adventures featured he, these people will be our hosts.  Expect early morning starts, opportunities to explore on foot, the biggest highlight are the mountain gorillas and the chimps as we stay in small comfortable hotels and lodges located close to interesting natural areas in Uganda.

Day1: Entebbe-Kampala
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala, Cassia Lodge (C) or Holiday Express Hotel (B). BB

Day2: The marvelous Murchison Falls
 Leave Kampala and drive north west towards Murchison Falls National Park. Stop over at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. For a nature walk to see the rhinos in the wild. Lunch in Masindi. Proceed to Murchison Falls Park, the largest protected area in Uganda, .Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (C) Red Chili Rest Camp (B). FB

Day3: The boat cruise on the river Nile
 Embark on an early morning game drive on the Northern bank where your guide will help you spot a great number of animals and birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Relax at the swimming pool side. After lunch, you will safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls” There you can marvel at toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch you may also see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda Kobs. This is also the habitat for many bird species. The boat leaves you near the falls and you will hike to the top. It is an exciting experience that brings you very close to the rushing whitewater as it squeezes itself through the narrow crevice below. The resulting mist from the turbulence often produces rainbows. Your driver will be waiting for you here and return to Paraa Safari Lodge (C) or Red Chili Rest Camp (B) for dinner and overnight. FB

Day4: Fort Portal in the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon
After breakfast leave Murchison Falls and drive Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the Western Rift Valley.  You drive through Hoima, the town of the Bunyoro kingdom, passing though verdant countryside, tea plantations and traditional homesteads. You will arrive in Fort Portal, the capital of the Toro kingdom, in time for lunch. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon (C) or Nyinabulitwa Crater Resort (B) FB

Day5: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park  
You will spend most of the morning in the forest in search of  chimpanzees. These primates are very mobile and viewing them is un-predictable but forest walk is enriching, activity starts at 8.00 am in the morning and takes about 4 to 5 hours. This forest is home to large numbers of chimpanzees and other primates including phoestes, Red-colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed, grey cheeked mangabeys, birds, and butterflies. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest’s fauna and flora. After lunch, visit either the Kasenda Crater Lake region or Bigodi community initiative swamp and enjoy the amazing panoramic views. Dinner and overnight at Mountains of the Moon (C) or Nyinabulitwa Crater Resort (B). FB

Day6: The boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
After a relaxed breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. Have a game drive en-route, lunch at the Lodge, with its wonderful location on top of the Mweya peninsula. Enjoy the unique two hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel  This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. This launch cruise gives you a great opportunity for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (C) or Simba Safari Camp (B). FB

Day7:  Queen Elizabeth National Park
The day starts with an early morning game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mongoose, waterbucks, Kobs and, if lucky, the leopard, plus a lot of small animals and birds. You will go as far as Lake George.
Drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon drive to the splendid Crater Lakes region for sightseeing’s. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (C) or Simba Safari Camp (B). FB

Day8: The tree climbing lions of Ishasha
 With your packed lunch, drive to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector of the Park in search of the  tree climbing lions found only in this area of Uganda. The landscape is open savannah with acacia trees. Have packed lunch. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight at Bwindi Gorilla Resort or Nkuringo Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community – Kisoro Tourist Hotel (B). FB

Day9: The encounter with mountain gorillas
After an early breakfast, you will be briefed by the park rangers before entering the gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest is dense and is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, The thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is an a memorable experience.  Gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with one other. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Gorilla Resort or Nkuringo Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community – Kisoro Tourist Hotel (B). FB

Day10: The wonderful Lake Bunyonyi
Take breakfast before driving to Kabale through the rolling hills and terraced landscape. This area is referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa”. Stopover at the Bakiga Museum to discover the culture of the local community here. Lunch at Arcadia Cottages, with its unique and amazing panoramic view of Lake Bunyonyi. In the afternoon, a boat ride on the lake to the various islands is a great opportunity for bird viewing and sightseeing. Return to Arcadia Cottages for dinner and overnight. FB

Day11: Lake Mburo National Park   
 You will drive to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest national park in Uganda. Take a game drive in search of the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands, oribi and topi.  Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo. The park is a very good opportunity for bird watchers, who will enjoy more than 250 species of birds found here, including Papyrus gonolek, Brown-faced lapwings, and Carruther’s Cisticola. Take lunch and drive back to Kampala, Stop over at the Equator for photography, Dinner and overnight at Cassia Lodge (C) or Holiday Express Hotel (B). FB

Day12: Reserved for departure
Depending on your flight time, you can do a city tour including, handcraft and souvenirs shopping, cultural sites, and Mabira forest (time permitting). We then transfer to the airport, having covered a cross section of probably one of the greenest countries on earth. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventure in the wild.

The package includes:
Airport transfers
Accommodation and meals
Visit Cultural and Religious sites
Nature walks safaris at Bigodi wetland
Gorilla permits
En-route meals
Boat ride to the top
Boat ride to the delta
Game drives
Park entry for clients and car
Nature walks
Mineral water on board

The package excludes:
The airfares, visa, fees to porters while trekking gorillas, tipping to locals, laundry, luxury drinks and any other personal nature expense not mentioned in the itinerary.

Please book this tour now via our 24/7 hot line 
 +256 776 566 077 , +256 704 63 50 44   OR via 
our email info@gorillatourbooking.com. or gorillatourbooking@gmail.com
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