Uganda Birding Safari
Shoebill storks, canoe excursions, and over 1,000 recorded species
What to Expect
Uganda holds one of the highest bird counts of any country in Africa, and this itinerary is built around its three standout birding sites. Mabamba Swamp, on the shores of Lake Victoria, is the most reliable place on the continent to see the prehistoric-looking Shoebill — tracked by dugout canoe through the papyrus. The Kazinga Channel, linking Lake Edward and Lake George in Queen Elizabeth National Park, concentrates pelicans, kingfishers, and fish eagles alongside hippos and buffalo on a slow boat cruise. Lake Mburo rounds out the trip with dry acacia woodland species you won't find in the wetter parks. It's a trip for travellers who want their binoculars out every day, paced for serious birding rather than a quick stop.
Day by Day
Mabamba Swamp canoe excursion
An early canoe excursion through the papyrus channels of Mabamba Swamp in search of the Shoebill, alongside herons, jacanas, and kingfishers.
Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park
A boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel for concentrated waterbirds — pelicans, cormorants, fish eagles — plus game drives through the surrounding savannah.
Lake Mburo birding and departure
Guided walks and a boat trip around Lake Mburo for acacia-woodland species, before the journey back.
Trip Highlights
- Canoe excursion to see the Shoebill at Mabamba Swamp
- Waterbirds along the Kazinga Channel
- Acacia savannah species at Lake Mburo
- Paced for serious birders, not a quick add-on
Pricing depends on group size, season, and accommodation level — share your dates and we'll confirm a quote for this itinerary.
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