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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

16 weeks From GBP 2395 More about this trip
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Johannesburg to Nairobi

7 weeks From US$ 2490 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Nairobi and Gorillas

5 weeks From US$ 1990 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

24 days From US$ 1690 More about this trip
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Gorilla Trekking

5 days From US$ 590 More about this trip
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Uganda Birds


Famous for being one of the top birding destinations in Africa, Uganda birds are extremely abundant and diverse, with a bird list of 1061 species, of which 2 are endemic and 4 are rare or endangered.

Birdlife in Uganda


Just some of the Uganda birdlife to be seen include Shoebill, Nahan's Francolin, Purple Breasted Cuckooshrike, African Green Broad bill, Green Breasted Pitta, African Dwarf Kingfisher, Chocolate Backed Kingfisher, African Piculet, Red Rumped Tinkerbird, Red Throated Alethe, Rufous Breasted Sparrowhawk, Pels Fishing Owl, Pennat Winged Night Jar.

Birding Uganda

Some of the top Uganda birding sites include Mabamba, Kamengo, Budongo, Murchison Falls, Bwindi, Semliki. Of all of these, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest offers the best birding opportunities, with a huge range of species to be found across this dense tropical forest habitat.

6 Uganda Overland Tours recommended for you

  • Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

    38 weeks   From GBP 4850

    London to Cairo

  • Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

    16 weeks   From GBP 2395

    Cairo to Cape Town

  • Johannesburg to Nairobi

    7 weeks   From US$ 2490

    Johannesburg to Nairobi

  • Victoria Falls to Nairobi and Gorillas

    5 weeks   From US$ 1990

    Victoria Falls to Nairobi

  • Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

    24 days   From US$ 1690

    Dar Es Salaam to Nairobi

  • Gorilla Trekking

    5 days   From US$ 590

    Kampala to Kampala