With 1,000+ bird species—including 50 endemics—Uganda is Africa’s best-kept birding secret. The shoebill stork, a prehistoric-looking giant, stars in Mabamba Swamp’s lily-pad waterways (just an hour from Kampala). In Bwindi, the African green broadbill and Shelley’s crimsonwing flit through bamboo forests, while Queen Elizabeth NP’s fig trees hide 600+ species, from flamingos to martial eagles. Even non-birders will gasp at the colors of a Great Blue Turaco in flight!
Prime birding seasons are wet months (March–May, October–November), when migratory species arrive. Our expert-guided tours include early-morning canoe trips, swamp walks with local fishermen, and stays at birding lodges like Mihingo Lodge’s hideouts. Pack binoculars, a field guide, and patience—you’ll want to linger when a rare African finfoot glides past. Pro tip: Pair birding with gorilla trekking for the ultimate wildlife combo!
