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Uganda has a great variety of habitats, packed into a fairly small area, and has a bird list nearly on a par with neighbouring Kenya. One such area is the Albertine Rift, an area of lakes, mountains and forests, which stretches from northern Uganda along its borders with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Several species endemic to this area are found in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Semilki National Park, Rwenzori Mountains and Mgahinga. These include Green Broadbill, Grauer's, Grauer's Swamp and Neumann's Warblers, Shelley's and Dusky Crimsonwings, Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher, Strange Weaver, Rwenzori Double-collared, Regal, Purple-breasted and Blue-throated Sunbirds, Rwenzori Turaco, Handsome Francolin, Stripe-breasted Tit and several others. There are also several highland and lowland forests spread across the country, which offer species which are generally West African. Great Blue and Black-billed Turacos, African Grey Parrot, Green-breasted Pitta, several Woodpeckers, Barbets and Greenbuls, and scarcities such as Weyn's Weaver, Nahan's and Forest Francolins all occur. |
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Sarus Bird Tours
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Number of bird species: 1083
National Bird - Grey Crowned Crane Balearica regulorum
National Bird - Grey Crowned Crane Balearica regulorum
Number of endemics: 2
Fox's Weaver Ploceus spekeoides Stuhlmann's Double-collared Sunbird Nectarinia stuhlmanni
Fox's Weaver Ploceus spekeoides Stuhlmann's Double-collared Sunbird Nectarinia stuhlmanni
Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi Terry Stevenson and John Fanshawe Series: HELM FIELD GUIDES 604 pages, 287 col plates, distrib maps. Christopher HelmISBN: 0713673478
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Important Bird Areas in Uganda
Achilles Byaruhanga, Pantaleon Kasoma and Derek Pomeroy 166 pages, line illus, tabs, maps. RSPB Distributed by NHBS 2001ISBN: 9970714007
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Photographic Guide to Birds of Prey of Southern, Central and East Africa
David Allan, Peter Hayman (Illustrator) Paperback - 144 pages ( 1 November, 1996) New Holland Publishers (UK)ISBN: 1853689033
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The Bird Atlas of Uganda
by Margaret Carswell, Derek Pomeroy, Jake Reynolds & Herbert Tushabe BOU Available on line from http://www.bou.org.uk/store.htm ?55See Fatbirder Review
ISBN: 0952286645
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Where to Watch Birds in Uganda
Jonathan Rossouw and Marco Sacchi 110 pages, col photos, tabs, maps. Uganda Tourist Board 1998See Fatbirder Review
ISBN: 1898665788
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Uganda Bird Guides Club
http://www.ugandabirdguides.org/
Uganda Bird Guides Club was formed one and half years a go by the local bird guides. Our main activities so far have been carrying out sensitisation seminars on bird conservation to the local community living around birding sites outside the protected area. This happened after rescuing 3 shoebill storks from peoples' homes which were hunted and kept for sale. The club has already sent 2 members to attend a course of Trainers of Bird Guides in South Africa. Also from the experience of members, we have designed itineraries that we believe are the best so far for Uganda. These include: Birding Uganda in 7 days, 14 days, 17 days best forest birding, 22 days western circuit, birding the big 6 for Uganda, Birding the small 6 for Uganda, and also Birding special for the Albertine Rift Endemics. Once informed in advance, the members will organise transport, accommodation for any one wishing to bird Uganda. The Club aims at satisfaction for any birder who comes to bird Uganda with its members.
Also the Club is now making it easy for birders who come to Uganda for short workshops and meetings. We have established birdwatching trails in and around Entebbe and Kampala. Early this year, the club carried out a Birding Big Day activity in and around Kampala. 270 species were recorded in 24 hours. This gives us hope that once birders are here for any period of time, birding is a must. The life lists of members range from 800+ species to the new beginners.
Our website which was designed by a volunteer is now down. We hope when we raise money in the next season we will have it back. It is important for birders around the globe to know that our focus is to make birding a possibility for any budget of any birder. Accommodation here especially in the birding areas, is African traditional banda, ( Round huts); Luxury tented camps, and Hotels. Vehicles used here are 4WD Landcruisers that can take 6 birders to a 4WD matatu min bus, which can carry 10 birders. 6 birders per one guide. The hospitality is the arguably the best in East Africa.
African Bird Club
WebsiteThere can be few destinations with a species list of over 600; Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park is one. 350 species have been recorded in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. These two parks alone are among the richest protected areas to be found anywhere on Earth. Accolades for Uganda's birding delights are rarely understated. Nigel Wheatley, in Where to Watch Birds in Africa says: In terms of its size, Uganda is the richest country for birds in Africa.
Nature Uganda
WebsiteThe EANHS, P0 Box 27034, Kampala. + 25641 540719 eanhs@imul.com
Uganda Tourist Board
WebsiteUganda is an ideal destination for a voyage of discovery into the most enthrolling continent in the world. Our country presents a captivating combination of the wonders of nature and cultural diversity which is a result of numerous ethnic entities. - The place to start when contemplating a trip… a very sophisticated website and it includes a bird list.
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Website...Uganda is a true African birding destination. Located at the center of the continent, Uganda attracts migrants from the North and South. Uganda is the richest country for birds in Africa. It has almost half the species known on the African continent and over 10% of those recorded throughout the entire world...
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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The birds are Fraser's eagle owl Bubo poensis, dwarf honeyguide Indicator pumilio (LR); African green broadbill Pseudocalyptomena graueri (VU); white-bellied robin chat Cossypher roberti , Kivu ground thrush Zoothera tanganjicae (LR); Grauer's rush warbler Bradypterus graueri, Grauer's warbler Graueria vittata, short-tailed warbler Hemitasia neumanni, yellow-eyed black flycatcher Melaenornis ardesiaca, Chaplin's flycatcher Muscicapa lendu (VU); montane double-collared sunbird Nectarinia ludovicenis and dusky twinspot Clytospiza cinereoinacea; the primate is the mountain gorilla; and the butterflies are cream-banded swallowtail Papilio leucotaenia (VU); Graphium gudenusi and Charaxes fournierae. Bwindi is an important locality for the conservation of Afromontane fauna, in particular those endemic to the mountains of the western rift valley. At least 70 of the 78 montane forest bird species occurring in the Albertine Rift region are found in the forest, including 22 of the 27 endemic species.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda in East Africa. The park is part of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and is situated along the Democratic Republic of Congo border next to the Virunga National Park and on the edge of the western Rift Valley. It comprises 331 square kilometers of jungle forests and contains both montane and lowland forest. The Bwindi Forest is also a sanctuary for colobus monkeys, chimpanzees and many birds. Accessible only on foot, the area is also known as the Impenetrable Forest...
IBAs
WebsiteThree endemic bird areas (EBAs) lie partly within Uganda: the Albertine Rift mountains; the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo lowlands; and the Kenyan mountains as well as three secondary areas: dry woodlands west of Lake Victoria; north Ugandan swamps and north-east Uganda. Uganda has over 30 restricted range species of which 24 are found only in the Albertine Rift mountains. Uganda has 30 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) covering some 7% of the area of the country...
Kibale National Park
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The most accessible of Uganda's major rainforests, Kibale is home to a remarkable 13 primate species, including the very localised red colobus and L'Hoest's monkey...
Kidepo Valley National Park
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The Kidepo Valley National Park is one of Uganda's most spectacular parks. It is 1,442 square kilometres and harbours scenery unsurpassed in any other park in East Africa...
Lake Mburo National Park
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Lying in the one part of Uganda covered in extensive acacia woodland, Mburo has markedly different fauna to other reserves...
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located in the southwestern corner of Uganda. The Park covers the northern slopes of the three northernmost Virunga Volcanoes: Mt. Muhavura (4,127 m), Mt. Gahinga (3,474 m), and Mt. Sabinyo (3,645 m)...
Mount Elgon National Park
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...Elgon is a 4,321m high extinct volcano which in prehistoric times stood taller than Kilimanjaro does today. Although the mountain straddles the Kenya border, its loftiest peak, Wagagai, lies within Uganda and is best ascended from the Uganda side...
Queen Elizabeth National Park
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From open savannah to rainforest, from dense papyrus swamps and brooding crater lakes to the vastness of Lake Edward, it is little wonder that QENP boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world...
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
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On the border between Uganda and Zaire, largely within the western rift valley, straddling the Districts of Bundibugyo, Kabarole and Kasese...
Rwenzori Mountains National Park
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The 120km Rwenzori chain is regarded to be the legendary snow-capped Mountains of the Moon, described by Ptolemy in AD150. Reaching an elevation of 5,109m, it is also Africa's tallest mountain range, exceeded in altitude only by the free-standing Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro...
Semuliki National Park
WebsiteSemuliki National Park
Semuliki National Park is an eastern extension of the vast Ituri Forest and forms part of the forest continuum during the climatic upheavals of the Pleistocene, this is one of the richest areas for both flora and fauna in Africa. (Especially for birds)...
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2001 [August] - Jon Hornbuckle
ReportI visited Uganda in a group of six birders on a successful trip arranged by Dave Pitman. The highlights were excellent views of Green-breasted Pitta, Green Broadbill, Shoebill and Mountain Gorilla. We found Uganda to be a friendly and safe country, although a few areas are closed due to insurgents from neighbouring countries, and I would certainly recommend it as a priority destination...
2002 [August] - Sam Woods
ReportEight people took part in this trip, which was organised by Simon Wotton, who arranged the itinerary (via e-mail) with Herbert Byaruhanga, the general secretary of the Uganda Bird Guides Club. He acted as our driver and guide for most of our time in Uganda (he had to leave to go to the British Birdwatching Fair for part of our stay); and we also had another guide - Alfred Twinomujuni for all of our stay. Alfred rightly has a very good reputation as one of the country`s premier guides. His knowledge of bird identification & calls is superb, and he also has a phenomenal ability to mimic very accurately many bird sounds...
2003 [July] Robert Langhendries - Western Uganda
ReportA list of localities and birds...
2004 [August] - Geoff Dobbs
Report598 species were recorded on this 3 week trip, with 170 new species for GD and one, Dusky Babbler, for Alfred...
2004 [August] - Phil Benstead
ReportI spent the period between 14th July and 5th August 2004 birding in Uganda on a privately organised trip with five other people. We used Herbert Byaruhanga of Uganda Bird Safaris as our ground agent and would not hesitate to recommend him to others, we had a great time...
2004 [February] - Paul Prevett
ReportEvery international birder wants to go to Africa, some time. Our turn came early in 2004...
2005 [August] - David Hoddinott
Report...Highlights including stunning views of the magnificent Shoebill, Jameson's Wattle-eye, African Finfoot, Yellow-billed Barbet, Pennant-winged Nightjar, African Dwarf Kingfisher, White-spotted Flufftail and many more. Some of the mammalian highlights included intimate experiences with a family of Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees on several occasions, Tree-climbing Lions, L'Hoest's Monkey and an amazing Western Tree Hyrax...
2005 [August] - José María Fernández
Report...Marabou Storks form a very remarkable aspect of Kampala landscape. Lots can be seen constantly flying over the city or standing on roofs, but they’re present in every Ugandan town (Fort Portal, Mbarara…) feeding on street rubbish, completely unaware of people (a reciprocal feeling). I must confess the only Hooded Vultures of the journey were observed in Kampala. Local variety of Grey-headed Sparrow, which is the only commensal sparrow (or even the only sparrow) in towns and human settlements, seems to lack white throat and rufous tinge on back extends towards head, not as shown on general guides...
2005 [August] - Wim Heylen & Cindy Van den Broeck
ReportDuring the summer of 2005, I went on a three week birding trip across Uganda with my girlfriend Cindy Van den Broeck. Below is some general information, a daily account of the trip, and a detailed list of bird observations made during the trip. If you have any questions or if you want more information, don’t hesitate to e-mail me on heylen.wim@gmail.com ...
2005 [November] - Dwight Peck - Mabamba Bay
ReportThe Ramsar Convention on Wetlands held its 9th meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties at the Speke Resort in Munyonyo, about five miles outside of Kampala, Uganda, on Lake Victoria. Work, work, work, from the 4th to the 16th, and then -- then, it was over. So the narrator's companions are off to do some birdwatching, and the narrator is off to watch some birdwatchers. (Much to be learnt about obsessive-compulsive disorders, etc.)
2006 [August] - Erik Forsyth - Rockjumper
Report...The birding at Bwindi is also nothing short of spectacular, and we found a good selection of Albertine Rift endemics and other exciting forest birds. Memorable sightings included Bat Hawk, the beautiful Black Bee-eater, an extremely obliging Willcock’s Honeyguide, White-headed Woodhoopoe, Elliot’s Woodpecker, Petit’s Cuckoo-shrike, Black-faced Rufous-Warbler, smart White-bellied Robin-Chat, Luehder’s Bushshrike, and Black-billed Weaver...
2006 [February] - Michael Mills
ReportThis 12-day, best-value trip was designed to take in the finest of southern Uganda – Shoebill at Mabamba Swamp, and the endemic-filled Albertine Rift, best accessed at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We visited also Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, which boosted out total trip list to over 400 species. Highlights from this trip included African Grey Parrot, Shoebill, Red-chested Owlet, Papyrus Gonolek, Bar-tailed Trogon, Neumann’s Short-tailed Warbler, Regal Sunbird, Grauer’s Rush Warbler, Grauer’s Warbler, Handsome Francolin… and, of course, some of our closest relatives, Chimpanzee and Mountain Gorilla...
2007 [August] - Keith Valentine
ReportHighlights included the prehistoric-looking Shoebill, fabulous encounters with the endangered Mountain Gorillas, incredible displaying male Pennant-winged Nightjars and the rare and highly sought after Green- breasted Pitta.
2007 [January] - Birding Africa
ReportThis 19-day, best-value trip was designed to take in the finest of Uganda. Our two focuses were finding Shoebill and spending time in the endemic-filled Albertine Rift, best accessed at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We visited also the rich forests of Kibale National Park and Budongo Forest, and diverse savannas of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks, which boosted our total trip list to over 530 species...
2007 [July] - Keith Valentine
ReportThe extraordinary country of Uganda just keeps on producing some of the most incredible birding and mammal experiences year after year and this trip was no exception. Highlights included the prehistoric- looking Shoebill, fabulous encounters with the endangered Mountain Gorillas, the highly sought-after Grauer’s Broadbill at its nest in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and incredible displaying male Pennant- winged Nightjars...
2007 [September] - Mark Finn
ReportAmong a species total of 413 species, highlights included Shoebill at Mbamba a pair of White-spotted Flufftails in the open at Bogadi Swamp (a rare and unusual experience for most birders). African Emerald Cuckoo, consuming caterpillars at close range at Masindi. African Dwarf Kingfishers at the Royal Mile and Mpanga Forest Reserves...
2008 [July] - Simon Woolley
ReportOur second Rockjumper tour, this time to the forests, savannahs and wetlands of Uganda, with a side trip over the border to the Volcans NP in Rwanda, for the big hairy chaps above!
2008 [May] - Steve Dark
ReportThe idea was to do Kenya however, the political situation after their general election scuppered that plan. After a quick scan of the internet it was decided that Uganda was a worthy substitute. A decision we don’t regret one bit. This small land locked country roughly the size of the UK has a bird list of over 1000 has some really remarkable birds like Shoebill and Black Bee-eater. It also has a long list of restricted range species and other birds often difficult to see in other parts of Africa. Then there is the option of both Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking. Unfortunately because of the time scales involved we didn’t prepare for this trip as thoroughly as we would have liked...
2009 [August] - Mark Finn
ReportHighlights were many throughout this action packed tour to one of Africa’s best countries for wildlife. Species which linger in the mind included up to four Shoebills at two different sites. A large range of greenbuls, sunbirds, weavers and cisticolas and sought after species in Black and Northern Carmine Bee-eaters....
2009 [July] - Keith Valentine
ReportEast Africa, adorned with many fabulous national parks, spectacular scenery and a wealth of wildlife has and always will be one of the top birding and safari destinations in the world and Uganda the “Pearl of Africa” is right up there as arguably the best...
2009 [March] - John Kirby
ReportThis is a brief description of a Naturetrek Bargain Birding tour to Uganda. www.naturetrek.co.uk. Ground arrangements through Travelust African Safaris. The guide was Johnnie Kamigisha who also acted as driver...
2010 [April] - Chuck Bell
Report...We were up at 5 am for a 5:30 am breakfast. Then we waited for our driver, Hassan, who was almost a half-hour late. Not a good way to start a trip. We drove through Kampala to get to the Mabamba Swamp...
2010 [July] - Rainer Summers
ReportVultures squabble for scraps, to the rich rainforests alive with birds, butterflies and primates. It seems that every possible habitat in Uganda is crawling with birds – it is certainly one of the birdiest countries in Africa! Our tour led us on a circuitous route through this small nation, beginning in the leafy town of Entebbe that languishes on the edge of the vast Lake Victoria...
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Acacia Safari
Tour OperatorWith over 1000 bird species, Uganda has almost half of the bird species already recorded on the African Continent.From the source of the Nile on Lake Victoria to the snow capped Rwenzori Range, the montane forests of the Virunga volcanoes to the desert plains of karamoja, bird watching is an exciting experience for the traveller...
Access Uganda Tours
Tour OperatorWe offer Bird watching trips throughout the country providing a our clients the opportunity to discover the most sort after ENDEMICS the region has to offer. Our trips are offered on a full package basis that includes accommodation, park entries, vehicle, and guides fees...
Adventure Uganda Safari
Tour Operatorrrival at Entebbe International Airport. Meet Pearland guide and transfer to your hotel. For the Birders who arrive in the early hours of the day will have a welcome birding afternoon around Entebbe Botanical Gardens or in The Uganda wild life education center. Look out for Slender-billed Weaver, Brown-throated Weaver¸ Golden-backed Weaver, Yellow-backed Weaver, Grey-headed Gull, Long-tailed Cormorant, ,Yellow-billed Duck, Pied Kingfisher, Giant Kingfisher, , Broad-billed Roller, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Orange Weaver, , Red-chested Sunbird, Ross's Turaco, Pied Hornbill, , Open-billed Stork, Great Reed Warbler, Grey-capped Warbler and many others...
African Pearl Safaris
Tour Operator...We had a wonderful time not only seeing plenty of big game and fabulous selection of bird life but also the gorillas at Bwindi...
Age Safaris
WebsiteAGE Safaris who are an indigenous East African safari company based in Kampala specializes in Uganda safaris and tours and with a commitment to conservation and presenting the beauty of Uganda in its various forms...
Avian Watch Uganda - Alfred Twinomujuni
Tour OperatorAvian Watch Uganda is an indigenously owned tour and travel company based in Kampala, Uganda. AWU is the brain child of one of Uganda's most experienced bird guides, Mr. Alfred Twinomujuni. After working for several tour companies for over 12 years, Alfred decided to set up AWU mainly to try and bolster the Birding sector of the growing tourism industry as well as to provide Quality services for General Safaris. Our staff Consists of a team of dedicated and professional people whose main purpose is to satisfy our clients...
Bird Uganda Safaris
Tour OperatorWe have a proven record of successful tours. We pride ourselves in our good organisation and we are pleased that clients appreciate the flexibility we offer when running our tours...
Birding & Beyond Safaris
Tour OperatorWe invite you to read through our web-pages in order to be able to come up with the actual desired Holiday of your lifetime. We always have one more lifer for you...
Birding Pal
InformationLocal birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...
Credit Uganda Tours
Tour OperatorCredit Uganda Tours is run by Miriam Magada, a very experienced tour and safari guide and an expert on Ugandan wildlife, especially the birds. Miriam spent 1 year working with Uganda National Parks before spending 3 years with the Uganda Wildlife Authority followed by 6 years experience working as a bird guide. Experienced in conducting tours and safaris for both budget and luxury travelers in Uganda and Rwanda the company offers a first class service. Itineries shown are examples of what we offer, we will be pleased to tailor safaris to your requirements. Our values are integrity, trust and customer satisfaction...
Edas African Safaris
Tour OperatorThe Uganda Wildlife Education center (UWEC) home to captive animals this has attracted over 170 species of wild birds 10 species...
Leading Expeditions
Tour OperatorBirding safaris Uganda to Murchison falls, Heritage Park, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi forest, Fort Portal and Kibale forest for African bird safaris...
Limosa
Tour OperatorA fabulous tour, packed with highlights - from boat trips through the papyrus swamps in search of Shoebill and a chance to trek for Gorillas, to one of the world’s most awesome natural spectacles - Murchison Falls. Join us for the best of Uganda, in the company of a guide with more than 18 years experience of African birding...
Magic Safaris
Tour OperatorUganda is considered by some specialists to be the richest country for birds in Africa. Nigel Wheatley, for instance, in Where to Watch Birds in Africa (1995) said: In terms of its size, Uganda is the richest country for birds in Africa. And this immense volume and diversity occurs miraculously in a space which keen birders can cover in a relatively short visit...
Rainbow Tours
Tour OperatorWith 1008 recorded bird species, Uganda provides the richest birding on the continent. The country has the greatest variety of primates anywhere in Africa, including chimpanzees and the famous mountain gorillas...
Rockjumper
Tour OperatorUganda is an equatorial country of astonishing contrasts. No other area in Africa can match its amazing diversity of habitats, and this richness is reflected in its incredible bird list of over 1,000 species. Amongst these are many highly sought-after birds, such as the unique Shoebill and the numerous endemics of the Albertine Rift Valley. The huge bird list is even more remarkable given the small size of the country making it, arguably, the richest African birding destination. Rockjumper is proud of our incredible depth of experience in Uganda; we have successfully arranged and guided over 30 tours to this country in the past ten years.
Shoebill Safaris
Tour OperatorWelcome to the Uganda Travel guide & Directory! Please notice that we are not a travel agency. This comprehensive resource of hundreds of pages, provides assistance to anyone planning travel to Uganda or aiming at Uganda Safaris and tours...
Speedway Safaris
Tour OperatorSpeedway Safaris is a tour and travel company based in Uganda specialising in organising trips to National Parks, gorilla tracking, hotel bookings, chimpanzee trekking, mountaineering excursions, birding trips, adventure travels, sightseeing expeditions, car hire, community tours, guided nature walks plus vacation and customized tours in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. Speedway Safaris offers tour itineraries from 2 up to 20 days exploring Uganda's beautiful landscape and vegetation...
Sunbird Tours
Tour OperatorUganda, the jewel in the crown of East Africa, is generally recognised as having some of the best remaining forest on the continent, and with it some truly remarkable birdwatching. Our first taste of this will be at Budongo Forest where we will explore the famous Royal Mile, a wide pathway that simply drips with birds...
Travel Hemispheres
Tour OperatorIn terms of size, Uganda is the richest country for birds in Africa. No other area in Africa can match its amazing diversity of habitats and this richness is reflected in its ever-burgeoning bird list of over 1000 species. Amongst these are many special endangered birds such as shoe bill stork, standard winged Nightjar, the great blue Turaco, the Green broad bill and numerous endemics of the Albertine Rift Valley that are rare to find elsewhere.
Travelling Naturalist
Tour OperatorUganda, a small African country straddling the Equator, is one of the birding gems of the 'Dark Continent'. With over 1,000 species recorded, it has the highest concentration of birds in Africa and is the most accessible place to see the legendary Shoebill, one of the world's most bizarre birds...
Uyaphi
Tour OperatorThe Uganda birding safari at Murchison Falls National Park and the Queen Elizabeth National boasts a staggering site bird list of 615 species with specialities such as such as Black-headed and Papyrus gonoleks, Blue-breasted and White-throated bee-eaters, Blue-breasted Kingfisher Black Coucal, Swamp Flycatcher and Finfoot...
Volcanoes Safaris
Tour OperatorThere are about 2,300 bird species in Africa. Uganda, a country the size of Britain, with more than 1,000 species recorded is one of the richest African birding destinations and has remarkable avian diversity. This is due to its location near the East African savannah, the West African rainforest and the semi-desert of the north.
Wild Wings
Tour OperatorUganda is the jewel in the crown of East Africa, generally recognized as having some of the best remaining forest in Africa and with it some truly remarkable birdwatching. Our first taste of this will be at Budongo Forest, where we'll explore the famous Royal Mile, a wide pathway through the forest that simply drips with birds...
Ndali Lodge
AccommodationNdali Lodge sits on a narrow ridge 1,524m (5,000ft) above sea level with outstanding 360-degree views of ancient volcanic landscape, set against the backdrop of the Mountains of the Moon (Rwenzori mountains)...
Birding in Uganda
WebsiteUganda has more bird species per square kilometre than any other country in Africa. Uganda, roughly the same size as the UK, can boast a national list of 1008 species! This figure represents more than half the bird species that can be found in the whole of Africa...
Birding in Uganda
WebsiteUganda has more bird species per square kilometre than any other country in Africa. Uganda, roughly the same size as the UK, can boast a national list of 1008 species! This figure represents more than half the bird species that can be found in the whole of Africa...
Visit Uganda
WebsiteThe tourist Board website with lots of info on Uganda and its wildlife.
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