Wild Uganda: Bird Photography Safari
This bird photography tour has been specially crafted to showcase the very best of Uganda’s unique species, including the Albertine endemics, in just 23 days.
Loaded with regional endemics, this tour offers a Ugandan birding experience of a lifetime. With a focus on photography, the carefully chosen locations and pace are designed to provide the best opportunities for getting close to the birdlife and capturing exceptional photos. This tour will take you across diverse habitats, immersing you in Uganda’s stunning natural beauty.
Number of days
23
Bird count:
Over 500.
Speed:
Slow– this tour was designed to allow enough time at each destination to gain good photographs of all bird targets.
Difficulty:
Easy – lots of on-foot birding but nothing overly strenuous. Walking boots and a light rain jacket are essential.
Best time of year:
The best times to explore Uganda fall within its two dry seasons: from December to February and from June to August.
Sustainability:
At Wild Birding, our goal is to ensure that every birding holiday we create contributes positively to bird conservation efforts and local communities. Our determination to promote sustainable travel led us to become founding members of Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. As part of this commitment, we have established the world’s pioneering carbon scoring and offsetting framework for tailor-made holidays. Feel free to request us to carbon score your individual trip!
Price:
Our tailor-made birding tours are custom-designed for each client, making standard pricing difficult. Costs vary based on factors like accommodation, group size, duration, and specific locations. For a personalised quote that matches your taste and budget, please contact us with your requirements.
As an example, this Wild Uganda: Bird Photography Safari costs £6,772 per person, based on a group of 6 individuals staying in top-end mid-range safari lodges with shared twin rooms.
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Tour Leader:
Arshley is a friendly and passionate nature enthusiast, who was born and raised in Uganda’s renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park, where his father served as an interpretive nature guide. Arshley’s fascination with wildlife ignited at the age of 7, inspired by the wild animals that freely roamed around his family home.
Driven by his early passion, Arshley pursued academic studies, excelling at an advanced level and earning a scholarship to the International University of East Africa. There, he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Operations and Forestry, followed by a master’s in Forestry—a field he pursued with deep dedication.
Prior to joining any Safari Company, Arshley’s father, a seasoned guide, provided comprehensive training on East Africa’s birds, tree species, defensive driving skills, mammals, and tourist attractions. This extensive knowledge uniquely equipped Arshley to become a proficient and well-rounded nature safari guide.
Arshley Brian holds the status of a qualified member of the Uganda Safari Guides Association and serves as the Chairman of the Uganda Botany World, along with being the current secretary of the Uganda Bird Guides Club. His birding expertise is reflected in his attendance at various bird watching courses, boasting a personal identification level of 997 Ugandan bird species.
In 2016, Arshley actively participated in Uganda’s Big Birding Day, securing the second-best position and gaining recognition at the First African Birding Expo as Uganda’s youngest Tour Guide.
Notably, Arshley’s fondness for the Green-breasted Pitta stands out as his favourite bird. His commitment to birding and comprehensive knowledge makes him a sought-after guide for those seeking immersive birding experiences in Uganda.
Bird Species Highlights
- Shoebill
- Grey-backed Fiscal
- Red-winged Pytilia
- Short-tailed Eagle
- Red-capped Lark
- Black-bellied Bustard
- Red-and-yellow Barbet
- Pin-tailed Whydah
- Saddle-billed Stork
- Slender-tailed Nightjar
- Swamp Nightjar
- Blue-napped Mousebird
- Grey-Headed Kingfisher
- Pygmy Kingfisher
- Scarlet-chested Sunbird
- Red-chested Sunbird
- Regal Sunbird
- Gravers Broadbill
- Kivu Ground Thrush
- Dwarf Honeyguide
- Blue-headed Sunbird
- Handsome Francolin
- Ruwenzori Turaco
- Rwenzori Nightjar
- Stripe-breasted Tit
- Black Bee-eater
- Grauer’s Broadbill
- Red-throated Alethe
- Mountain Masked Apalis
- Collared Apalis
- Grauer’s Warbler
- Swamp Warbler
- Neumann’s Warbler
- Red-faced Woodland Warbler
- Yellow-eyed Black Flycatcher
- Rwenzori Batis
- Purple-breasted Sunbird
- Rwenzori Double-collared Sunbird
- Strange Weaver
- Dusky Crimsonwing
- Shelley’s Crimsonwing
- Archer’s Robin-chat
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Departure
Entebbe/Kampala -
Included
Airport TransfersBirding TelescopeFull board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)Handpicked Top AccommodationLed by our Professional Bird Guide & Tour LeaderMineral WaterNational Park FeesProfessional DriverUpdated Bird ChecklistVehicleWiFi
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Arrival/Mabamba Swamp
Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park
Kidepo Valley National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Murchison Falls National Park
Budongo Forest
Semuliki National Park
Semuliki National Park
Semuliki National Park
Kibale National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park/Return to Entebbe
