Birding in Uganda and Rwanda
Uganda and Rwanda reward both dedicated birders and travellers who simply enjoy noticing colourful species along the way. Wetlands, savannahs, forests and highlands produce very different bird communities. Specialist birding time can be added to a standard safari, or the entire route can be slowed down around target habitats and photography.
Safaris that can include this experience
Uganda
3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
A short Uganda wildlife safari centred on Queen Elizabeth National Park, combining a land-based game drive with the Kazinga Channel.
- Queen Elizabeth game drives
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Uganda
5-Day Kidepo Valley Fly-In Wildlife Safari
A time-efficient Kidepo safari designed around domestic flights, extended wildlife viewing and an optional Karamoja cultural experience.
- Kidepo Valley game drives
- Remote northern Uganda landscapes
Uganda
5-Day Uganda Gorilla, Shoebill & Lake Bunyonyi Safari
A compact Uganda journey combining Mabamba shoebill tracking, Bwindi mountain gorillas and a relaxed Lake Bunyonyi finish.
- Shoebill tracking in Mabamba
- Bwindi gorilla trekking
Rwanda
6-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkey & Akagera Safari
A compact Rwanda highlights route combining savannah wildlife with both gorilla and golden monkey trekking.
- Mountain gorilla trekking
- Golden monkey tracking
Rwanda
7-Day Rwanda Chimpanzee & Gorilla Safari
A primate-focused Rwanda safari linking chimpanzees in the forested south-west with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
- Nyungwe chimpanzee tracking
- Mountain gorilla trekking
Rwanda
7-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Akagera Wildlife Safari
Rwanda’s strongest safari contrast in one week: savannah wildlife in Akagera followed by gorillas and golden monkeys in the Virunga highlands.
- Akagera game drives
- Gorilla trekking