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Although Uganda is about the size of Britain, it has more than 1,000
bird species recorded, making it possibly the richest African birding destination - “a
wonderland for birds". Its location near the East African savannah, the Central
African rainforest and the semi-desert of the north gives it a remarkable diversity.
Among these are many special birds, such as the shoebill and numerous
spectacular endemics of the Albertine Rift Valley. Volcanoes'
special itinerary, accompanied by one of our experienced guides,
centred on Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi
and Mgahinga, aims to let birders see over 400 species as well
as other wildlife. (Gorilla tracking is possible at Bwindi and
Mgahinga but requires a supplement to be paid at time of booking.)
In Murchison Falls over 450 species have been recorded. Key
species include the shoebill, secretary bird, bat hawk, red-necked
falcon, Heuglin’s francolin, Denham’s bustard and Senegal
thick-knee. In Kibale Forest 320 species of birds have been
recorded including the Yellow-spotted nicator, Yellow rumped
tinkerbird, Little greenbul, Green breasted pitta, the African
pitta, the Crowned eagle and the Black bee-eater as well as various
wetland species in Bigodi/Magombe wetlands nearby. In Queen
Elizabeth National Park over 500 species of birds have been recorded. Key
species include shoebill, martial eagle, black bee-eater, white-tailed
lark, white-winged warbler and papyrus gonolek. Over 300 species
of birds have been recorded in Bwindi including several Albertine
rift endemics – red-throated alethe, Archer’s robin-chat,
Kivu ground thrush and montane masked apalis. Over 180 species
of birds have been recorded in Mgahinga, including the Rwenzori
touraco and the handsome francolin.
Specific safaris
Birds can be seen anywhere and everywhere in Uganda and in Rwanda but for our special programme see A Birder's Paradise safari
(U12) here.
For further information of our safaris please click here |
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