For more information (including and easy to print itinerary), contact us at 1-888-203-7464 or by email at info@pibird.com To learn about our other great trips, click here. |
| Uganda with Johnnie Kamugisha Our typical birding and wildlife trip in Uganda begins in Kampala. A first day at the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Lake Victoria and other Kampala locales is worthwhile for finding a number of bird species. Then we travel to Mabamba Swamp in the next morning for Shoebill and numerous other species. Next to Queen Elizabeth National Park for great African wildlife and birds over two days. Other destinations over the week will include Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (both Buhoma and Ruhija) and Lake Mburo National Park. Most trips are then extended (based upon group interest) to Kibale National Park, Semuliki National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve, Muchison Falls National Park and many other bird watching spots along the way. 350 to 400 bird species will be seen on the base trip, with about 20 to 40 more per day on each day of extension. |
| Brief Itinerary for 12 Day Trip Flight In and Arrival Day 1: Assure you can start with the group on the morning of Day 2. Most participants will fly in the day before (Day 1), but arriving late at night. Day 2: Birding in the Kampala and Entebbe area, including Entebbe Botanical Gardens and Lake Victoria. An opportunity for resting (for those interested and/or recovering from a long flight) is possible on this first day. Day 3: Birding on foot and by boat at Mabamba Swamp (for Shoebill) and birding in the Kampala area. Days 4 and 5: After transfer nearly two full days of spectacular birding and fantastic African wildlife at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Days 6 to 9: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park (BIFNP)
Day 10: Birding in transit and at Lake Mburo National Park Day 11: Birding and wildlife watching at Lake Mburo National Park Day 12: Birding in morning at Lake Mburo and then birding and transfer to Entebbe. Flights home that evening starting at about 5 PM. For more details on the 12 Day Itinerary, click here. Extension Options: Most trips are then extended (based upon group interest) for another 2 to 9 days. Extensions can include Kibale National Park, Semuliki National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve, Muchison Falls National Park and many other bird watching spots along the way. An additional day or two just outside Kampala is also often worthwhile for the avid bird watcher. To learn more about these sites, click here. |
| With Uganda's Top Bird Guide: Johnnie Kamugisha was featured in Birder's World Magazine as one of two top guides in Uganda. One of our trip hosts has been exploring Uganda birding possibilities for several years and has spoken to many bird watchers to learn about the best birding spots and the best local guides. Johnnie was highly recommended by everyone who birded with him. Two of our business partners have birded with Johnnie, and we believe his hospitality and trip leadership will make your trip enjoyable, safe and comfortable. Not only does Johnnie know the bird calls he hears, he can call back to the birds without the use of tape. Johnnie has been guiding throughout Uganda for over a decade and is recognized by many as the top bird guide in the country. This full itinerary is available below. Please contact us at 1-888-203-7464 if you are interested in birding in Uganda. We will gladly discuss birding, lodging and other details with you.. |
Uganda 2011 and 2012
| Uganda Options on Length of Trip and Pacing: These itineraries are for the birders, loving an early start and birding until dusk. A more leisurely paced trip can also be developed over one week or two weeks. Trips for specifically for photographers can also be arranged. Please contact and let us know what pace of trip best meets your needs. |
| Many itineraries are possible year round, but best times are June and into August, and then November and December. |
| Scheduling for Uganda Birding and Wildlife Trips: Johnnie just completed our successful July 2011 trip, and we continue to work to fill our November 2011 trip and June 2012 trip. See more details below. November 1 to 18 in 2011: Uganda 18 Days of Birding and Wildlife with Johnnie Kamugisha. Mabamba Swamp, Murchison Falls National Park, the Royal Mile and Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi including Buhama Main Trail (alternative day for Mountain Gorilla Trek), The Neck, Ruhija and more. Then Lake Mburo National Park. June 22 to July 9 in 2012: Uganda Uganda 18 Days of Birding and Wildlife with Johnnie Kamugisha. Mabamba Swamp, Murchison Falls National Park, the Royal Mile and Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi including Buhama Main Trail (alternative day for Mountain Gorilla Trek), The Neck, Ruhija and more. Then Lake Mburo National Park. August 5 to 16 in 2012: Uganda 12 Days of Birding and Wildlife Watching with Johnnie Kamugisha. Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Mabamba Swamp, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi including Buhama Main Trail (alternative day for Mountain Gorilla Trek), The Neck, Ruhija and more. Then Lake Mburo National Park. Uganda offers a number of trip extension options depending upon group size and interest from two to nine days. November 4 to 15 in 2012: Uganda 12 Days of Birding and Wildlife with Johnnie Kamugisha. Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Mabamba Swamp, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi including Buhama Main Trail (alternative day for Mountain Gorilla Trek), The Neck, Ruhija and more. Then Lake Mburo National Park. Uganda offers a number of trip extension options depending upon group size and interest from two to nine days. Scheduling Custom Trips: If these dates do not work for you, we are glad to help schedule trips for you from June to August and then November and December. |
| Species Lists: A complete bird list of 1,014 species is available upon request. We also have a list of the 141 mammals which could be seen on this trip. |