5-Day Uganda Birding & Primate Safari
A safari built for bird lovers. Search for the shoebill in Mabamba Swamp, track chimpanzees and bird the forest in Kibale Forest National Park, then continue to Bwindi for forest birding and a community walk — all with a professional birding guide.
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Kampala – Mabamba Swamp
Birding in Mabamba Swamp in search of the shoebill.
- 2–3
Kibale Forest National Park
Chimpanzee tracking and forest birding.
- 4–5
Bwindi
Forest birding and a community walk.
Trip details
- Countries covered
- Uganda
- Group size
- 2–6 people
- Accommodation
- Birding lodges near the parks, twin rooms.
- Meals
- 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
- Transportation
- Private 4x4 with a professional birding guide.
Activities
- Birding in Mabamba Swamp — shoebill
- Forest birding in Kibale Forest National Park
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Forest birding in Bwindi
- Community walk
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Chimpanzee permit
- Guide
- Bird list
Not included
- Gorilla permits
- Flights
- Visa
- Insurance
Cancellation policy for this tour
- 30 or more days before travel: 90% refund.
- 14–29 days before travel: 50% refund.
- Fewer than 14 days before travel: non-refundable.
See our refund and cancellation policy for full details.
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