When is the best time to visit East Africa for a safari?

The dry seasons (June–October and January–February) offer the best game viewing across East Africa. Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is excellent year-round. The Great Migration peaks in Tanzania's Serengeti from July to September.

How much does a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda cost?

Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda cost $800 USD per person. Lavida Africa Safaris offers complete gorilla trekking packages including accommodation, transport, and guiding from competitive all-inclusive rates. Contact us for a personalised quote.

Do you offer customised safari itineraries?

Yes. Every Lavida Africa Safaris itinerary is tailor-made for each client. We design trips around your travel dates, group size, interests, fitness level, and budget — across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Congo, and Zanzibar.

Is it safe to travel to Uganda and East Africa?

Uganda and most of East Africa are safe for tourists. Lavida Africa Safaris monitors travel advisories closely and only operates in areas with a strong safety record. Our experienced guides accompany all guests throughout their trip.

What is included in your safari packages?

Our packages typically include airport transfers, accommodation (budget to luxury lodges), all meals, park entry fees, professional guide, and game drives or trekking activities. International flights and personal items are usually excluded. We provide a clear inclusions list for every itinerary.

3 Days Uganda Birdwatching Trip | Short Uganda Birding Safari

Safari Overview

This 3 Days Uganda Birdwatching Trip is perfect for travelers looking for a short but rewarding birding safari in Uganda. The safari combines wetland birdwatching at Mabamba Swamp with exceptional savannah birding in Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda’s best birding destinations.

The trip offers excellent opportunities to spot the legendary Shoebill Stork, papyrus specialists, waterbirds, and acacia woodland bird species while enjoying Uganda’s beautiful countryside and wildlife.

Uganda is one of Africa’s top birdwatching destinations with over 1,090 recorded bird species, making this safari ideal for both beginner and experienced birders.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Mabamba Swamp Birding – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Your birdwatching safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe or Kampala followed by a transfer to Mabamba Swamp for a canoe birding experience.

Mabamba Swamp is one of the best places in Africa to see the rare Shoebill Stork in its natural habitat. Other bird species commonly seen include:

Papyrus Gonolek
Blue-breasted Bee-eater
African Jacana
Malachite Kingfisher
Swamp Flycatcher
Long-toed Lapwing

After lunch, continue to Lake Mburo National Park with birdwatching stopovers along the way.

Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Full Day Birdwatching in Lake Mburo National Park

Spend the day exploring Lake Mburo National Park, a birding paradise known for its acacia woodland and wetland bird species.

Expect sightings of:

African Finfoot
Brown-chested Lapwing
White-winged Warbler
Papyrus Yellow Warbler
African Fish Eagle
Crested Francolin
Red-faced Barbet
Bare-faced Go-away Bird

Optional activities include a boat cruise on Lake Mburo for additional waterbird sightings and a guided nature walk.

You may also encounter zebras, impalas, buffaloes, and giraffes during the birding experience.

Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation: Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Morning Birding – Return to Entebbe

Enjoy an early morning birdwatching session before beginning your return journey to Entebbe or Kampala.

Additional birding stopovers will be made along the route depending on species sightings and photography opportunities.

You will arrive in Entebbe in the afternoon for drop-off at the airport or hotel.

Accommodation and Meals
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

What's Included

Inclusions

Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle
Services of a professional English-speaking birding guide
Accommodation during the safari
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Bottled drinking water during the safari
Park entrance fees
Mabamba Swamp canoe birding excursion
Birdwatching activities as mentioned in the itinerary
Government taxes and park fees
En-route birdwatching stopovers

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Uganda tourist visa fees
Travel insurance
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses such as laundry and souvenirs
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Tips and gratuities
Medical expenses
Telephone and internet bills
Any items of personal nature

Lavida Africa

3 Days Uganda Birdwatching Trip | Short Uganda Birding Safari

Safari Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Mabamba Swamp Birding – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 2: Full Day Birdwatching in Lake Mburo National Park

Day 3: Morning Birding – Return to Entebbe

What's Included

Inclusions

Exclusions

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