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Uganda Birding & Gorilla Safari Bwindi → Kibale → Queen Elizabeth
Uganda Signature Safaris

Uganda Birding & Gorilla Safari

Over 1,000 recorded bird species meet mountain gorilla trekking — Uganda's forests are one of Africa's premier birding destinations.

Uganda
11 Days10 nights
From $7,600per person
1 CountryUganda
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11 DaysTotal Duration
3 StopsRoute Legs
$7,600From, Per Person
UgandaCountries Visited
Overview

Over 1,000 recorded bird species meet mountain gorilla trekking — Uganda's forests are one of Africa's premier birding destinations.

Over 1,000 recorded bird species meet mountain gorilla trekking — Uganda's forests are one of Africa's premier birding destinations.

This itinerary can be shortened, extended, or combined with any other route in our library — including a Zanzibar or Seychelles finale on our multi-country templates, or paired directly with our signature Kenya Migration & Zanzibar Escape for an even more customized journey.

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Uganda Birding & Gorilla Safari highlight Bwindi → Kibale → Queen Elizabeth
Route & pacing

The 11-day route

1

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Gorilla trekking plus dedicated birding walks for forest specials like the African green broadbill.

3 Nights
Bwindi Impenetrable ForestBwindi Impenetrable Forest
2

Kibale Forest National Park

Chimpanzee tracking alongside some of Uganda's richest forest birdlife.

3 Nights
Kibale Forest National ParkKibale Forest National Park
3

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Savannah and wetland birding along the Kazinga Channel, including shoebill stork search.

4 Nights
Queen Elizabeth National ParkQueen Elizabeth National Park
Why this itinerary

Trip highlights

Specialist birding guide alongside your standard trekking guide

Access to Uganda's Albertine Rift endemic bird species

Dedicated shoebill stork search included in Queen Elizabeth

Combines two great ape treks with serious birding time

Signature experiences on this route

Moments built into this itinerary

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Uganda Birding & Gorilla Safari From $7,600 per person, land + flights as specified · 11 days / 10 nights
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Frequently asked

Planning this itinerary

How many bird species might I realistically see?

A dedicated 11-day birding-focused circuit through these three parks can realistically yield 250-350+ species for a keen birder.

Is a spotting scope provided?

Your specialist birding guide carries a spotting scope; bringing your own binoculars is recommended.

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