Birding Safaris in Uganda
Birding Safaris in Uganda are famous on most travelers bucket lists, when planning to visit the pearl of Africa. For any bird love, Uganda will make a perfect bird watching destination with over 1090 bird species recorded in the country. One of the reasons as to why you should do a bird watching safari in Uganda is that the country’s bird population makes up 10% of the worlds’ total bird species population wow!! And our Birding Safaris in Uganda will allow you to unfold the country’s hidden birding paradise spots, with opportunities of seeing some rare species and the endemic ones.
Our birding watching tours in Uganda are perfect for seniors, private groups and families, guided by a team of trained bird guides. Uganda hosts up to 24 of the Albertine rift endemics bird species with the rest found in DR Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi. The country’s conducive climate all year round, abundant water sources and diverse vegetation cover have played a significant role in attracting many bird species into the country. Hosting both resident and migratory bird species, makes the pearl of Africa a must visit destination for bird lover. Several bird species fly in from all over the world throughout the year thus great numbers can be spotted on safaris in various destinations in the country.
Our well Customized safari packages offer great bird watching adventure in some of the top spots in the country such as Mabamba Wetland, Bigodi Wetland sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park and lot more. Spotting birds in Uganda is much easy however, travelers are advised to always carry binoculars for spotting at a distance.
What to expect on a birding safari in Uganda
Birding is one of the interesting adventures in Uganda and a shouldn’t miss during your vacation. Bird Watching safaris in Uganda offer exceptional experiences that will leave you amazed. Our tailor-made packages will let you explore Uganda in all rights. Birding safaris in Uganda can be combined with other safari activities like Boat safaris particularly near the banks of several water bodies, and on nature guided walks in the forest and wetland. The most thought species include the Shoebill stork, Lesser Flamingoes, Jacanas among others.
The other commonly spotted Bird species in Uganda include; Thick-knees Shoebill, Rails, gallinules, and coots, Finfoots, Cranes, Egyptian plover, Stilts and avocets, Oystercatchers, Plovers and lapwings, Painted-snipes, Sandpipers and allies, Buttonquails, Ostriches, Ducks, geese, and waterfowl, Guineafowl, New World quail, Pheasants, grouse, and allies, Flamingos, Grebes among others. All the above birdlife resides within the countries wetland, forests, grasslands and woodlands. If you are targeting specific birds, we will be happy to offer advice. Our safaris are fully escorted by professional bird guides who will ensure that you get the best out of your birding safari.
What is the best time to conduct Bird Watching safaris in Uganda?
If you’re wondering when you should visit Uganda for birding safaris, anytime would be the best answer. Due to the favorable climatic conditions in Uganda, Bird watching safaris can be done all year round, however specific periods of the year may be more favorable compared to the others. The best time/season for bird watching is from late May through September, when there is less rain and food is abundant. For better spotting variety, your birding adventure should be between dawn and 11am, when birds are most active and late in the evening when they are feeding before setting for rest. Choose us for your Bird Watching safaris in Uganda and have the best birding experiences.
With our expert bird watching guides, plan your birding safari experience with Vacanza Adventure Safaris and have an amazing experience as you tick off a great number of birds on your birding list.