7 DAYS BIRDING SAFARI

You will be welcomed by a representative of Vienna Tours and Safaris who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Depending on the time of arrival you might spend the afternoon at UWEC, home to captive animals and over 170 species of birds. This includes 7 species of weavers, such as the rare Northern Masked Weaver and Orange Weaver, etc.
Dinner and overnight via via lodge.

After your early morning delicious breakfast, you will depart from Kampala for Queen Elizabeth National Park. On your way, you will pass and have a stopover at the equator where you will take pictures and shop for a souvenir, have lunch in Mbarara and thereafter continue to the western part of Uganda. Upon arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park you will enjoy an evening game drive before you check in at the accommodation in the park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation Options; Simba safari camp (budget), Ihamba safari lodge (Midrange), Mweya safari lodge (luxury), Park View Lodge (Midrange), Bush Lodge (Mid-range),
Meal Plan; Full Board

The day starts early when we make a game drive to the northern parts of the park. This is not only an area for excellent game viewing but also offers much to birders. We move through open grassy plains which support large flocks of White and Abdims Stork as well as the spectacular Saddle Billed Stork during the migratory season. Raptors are well represented, including the martial eagle, Brown Snake Eagle, Whalbergs Eagle, Bateleur, rebilled oxpecus African harrier-hawk, Grey Kestrel.
Return for lunch and then take a boat launch. Watch hundreds of hippos, elephants and many migratory bird species, such as the Grey headed Gulls, White winged black Terns, African skimmers, Mourning Dove, Water Dikkops, Great white and Pink-Backed Pelicans, etc.
Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge as above.

After your early morning breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up and depart from Queen Elizabeth with some game drive and bird viewing on our way out and proceed to the area that is often referred to as “Little Switzerland of Uganda”. Here you will find Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in Uganda and situated close to the borders. On a bright day you might even see the beautiful shaped volcano Mount Muhavura. Upon arrival at the “Lake of the small birds” check in to your lodge and relax.
Accommodation Options; Gorilla View Resort (Budget), Bunyonyi Safari Resort (Moderate), Bunyonyi Birdnest (Luxury)
Meal Plan; Lunch& Dinner

After breakfast you can hire a canoe and explore the surroundings from the water surface. Drift quietly to the several small islands and enjoy the rich birdlife. Return for lunch and then take on a Bird Walk in Mukoni Village. Pass small farms and enjoy the spectacular view as you look out for many birds. Generally 40 to 50 different species may be seen on this walk, including the African Hobby, Black Kite, Swamp Flycatcher, Scarlet-chested, Bronze and Red-chested Sunbirds, White-headed Saw-wing etc. Dinner and overnight at the lodge as above.

After breakfast we return towards the capital city, with lunch en route. The drive takes about 7 hours but runs through a beautiful countryside. Arrival in Kampala late in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at via via lodge.

Enriched with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable memories you will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa. Depending on the time of departure you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. We are looking forward to seeing you again!