This is for birders. You visit some of the major birding spots in Uganda like the Mabamba swamp, botanical gardens, Lutembe and the Mabira forest. This 5 day tour starts and ends in Entebbe.
Day 1: Arrival at EBB Airport
On this day you are welcomed by our driver guide at the Entebbe Airport. Meet and greet, after you drive to your hotel in Entebbe. Check in and relax as you wait for dinner time. If you like, it is possible to walk around and see the streets in Entebbe.
Day 2: Visit Mabamba Swamp
Early in the morning, you drive to the starting point for a visit to Mabamba swamp, the main area to see the shoebill stork in Uganda. This place is located along the shores of Lake Victoria. It is only accessed by boat. The area is beautiful with various natural features and other bird species. Be sure to come with a good camera for taking pretty photos for your album or social media page. After, you return to the hotel.
Day 3: Entebbe Botanical gardens & Lutembe
For this day, you visit the Entebbe botanical gardens and Lutembe to spot more unique bird species in Uganda. There is a lot to see. You will go with packed lunch since you may not get time to come back for lunch.
Day 4: Entebbe – Drive to Mabira
Early in the morning, check out to drive to Mabira forest, the biggest forest in Uganda. It is located in Najjembe along Kampala – Jinja highway. You walk inside the forest to spot various bird species. You will spend a night around.
Day 5: Mabira – Drive to Entebbe
You can choose to visit Jinja for some beautiful moments like boat cruise, bungee jumping and later drive back to Entebbe. Drop off at the hotel or Airport for your return flight. End of Safari.
The package includes:
- Airport Pick & Drop off
- Mineral water
- Ground transport
- Accommodation & meals
- Boat cruise – Mabamda & Jinja
- English speaking guide
It excludes:
- Expensive drinks
- Tipping fees
- Laundry
- Flight tickets
- Activities not mentioned above.