Bird Watching in Uganda
To many birdwatchers who have visited Africa, Uganda is arguably the most attractive bird watching destination on the continent and this argument is based on the diverse species of birds in the Uganda and the ease of accessing these species of birds that is better than any other destination in Africa.
Uganda’s vegetation comprises of rich Savannahs, montane rainforests, semi-deserts, volcanoes, vast wetlands, lowland and Afro-alpine zones. All these inhabit a wide diversity of over 1,078 species of birds in Uganda out of 2339 bird species that thrive in the whole of Africa. Considering only East African countries, a count of 150 species of birds are only found in Uganda and that makes 10% of all the bird species in Africa. Actually, most of the specials in Uganda are immigrants from the thick forests of west Africa and Congo but they are difficult to see in those countries than in Uganda and the simple reason is that tourism in Uganda is more developed than in those countries. Uganda`s most habitats of wildlife are the rain forests of western Uganda and should be the most import destination for birdwatchers especially if they are familiar with the typical birds of East Africa.
Uganda’s most attractive forests to spot localized birdlife species include Budongo Forest, Semuliki, Bwindi Forest, Kibale Forest and Magombe. The Entebbe botanical gardens are also a good spot for interesting species of birds.
For visitors with great enthusiasm in birdwatching, visit Lake Mburo for acacia associated and water, Murchison Falls National Park which is the best place to see the shoebill bird in East Africa, queen Elizabeth National Park with its 600 plus bird species, Kidepo Valley national park which is home to over 50 raptors or Entebbe for water and forest birds.
Top Uganda Bird Watching Destinations
Places To Go See Birds in Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Located in the Southwest corner, home of the mountain gorilla.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wildlife viewing game drives, boat rides and tree lions in this place.
Murchison Falls National Park
The magnificent Murchison Falls view and savannah big game.
Kidepo Valley National Park
A hidden wildlife gem in the north-eastern corner of Uganda
TAILORED UGANDA SAFARI IDEAS
6 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari - Flying
Flying Safari from Entebbe to Kihihi to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
4 Day Uganda Gorilla Habituation Experience (HEX)
Flying Safari from Entebbe to Kihihi to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
10 Days Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife Safari
Bwindi Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Kyambura and Kibale Forest
6 Day Murchison Falls Safari (Big Five Game)
Entebbe via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls N. Park
10 Day Gorilla Trekking & Masai Mara Safari
Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Masai Mara National Reserve
13 Day Ultimate Uganda and Rwanda Safari
Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth, Kyambura Gorge, Bwindi & Volcanoes
14 Day Ultimate Uganda Highlights Safari
Entebbe, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi
4 Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari Express and Kigali Capital
Kigali Capital City & Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes N. Park
8 Day Chimps Gorillas and Savannah Wildlife
Kibale Forest Chimps, Queen Elizabeth N.P & Bwindi Forest
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