• After an early breakfast, depart Entebbe for western Uganda, with a stop at Mabamba Swamp, one of the best birding sites in East Africa. A guided canoe excursion through the papyrus swamp offers excellent chances of spotting the iconic Shoebill, alongside African Jacana, Papyrus Gonolek, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, and Malachite Kingfisher. Continue the journey to Lake Mburo National Park, arriving in time for afternoon birding within the park. The park is home to dry savannah and acacia woodland species such as Red-faced Barbet, Brown-chested Lapwing, and Coqui Francolin. Overnight at Rwakobo Rock Cottages, double room, full board.

Today is dedicated to extensive birding within Lake Mburo National Park. Morning birding drives and nature walks provide opportunities to record species like Bare-faced Go-away-bird, Green Wood Hoopoe, Rufous-chested Swallow, and various raptors. Later in the day, enjoy a private boat ride on Lake Mburo (1–2 hours), excellent for waterbirds such as African Finfoot, Pied Kingfisher, African Fish Eagle, and several heron and cormorant species. Return to Rwakobo Rock Cottages for dinner and overnight on a full-board basis.

After breakfast, depart Lake Mburo and travel toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through scenic landscapes and agricultural communities. Arrive at the park for afternoon birding activities, exploring diverse habitats that include savannah, wetlands, and woodland. This area boasts an impressive bird list, with species such as Martial Eagle, Black-headed Gonolek, and various bustards and hornbills. Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, deluxe double room, full board.

Spend the day birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park, starting with morning game drives focusing on grassland and woodland species. In the afternoon, enjoy a private boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel (2–3 hours), one of the best birding experiences in Uganda. Expect close views of African Skimmer, Great White and Pink-backed Pelicans, Saddle-billed Stork, African Spoonbill, and numerous kingfishers. Return to Mweya Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

• After breakfast, drive north toward Kibale National Park, known for its rich tropical forest biodiversity. En route, enjoy scenic views of crater lakes and tea plantations. In the afternoon, take part in a crater walk near Kibale Forest, offering forest-edge and wetland birding opportunities. Look out for species such as Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Green-breasted Pitta (seasonal), and various forest sunbirds. Overnight at Turaco Tree Tops, luxury cottage, double/twin, full board.

This day is dedicated to birding in Kibale National Park, one of Africa’s best forests for bird diversity. Morning forest walks focus on mixed-species flocks and interior forest specialists, including African Grey Parrot, Red-chested Owlet, and African Emerald Cuckoo. In the afternoon, enjoy the Bigodi Swamp Walk (2–3 hours), a community-run sanctuary rich in wetland and forest-edge species such as Great Blue Turaco, Papyrus Canary, and Speckled Tinkerbird. Return to Turaco Tree Tops for overnight.

After breakfast, depart Kibale and transfer to Masindi, passing through rural countryside and forested landscapes. The journey provides informal roadside birding opportunities and scenic stops. Arrive in Masindi in the afternoon for rest and preparation for the upcoming forest birding experiences. Overnight at Masindi Hotel, standard double room (Hemingway upgrade), full board.

Today features birding along the famous Royal Mile in Budongo Forest, one of Uganda’s top birding locations. This forest is renowned for its rare and endemic species, including Nahan’s Francolin, Chocolate-backed Kingfisher, Ituri Batis, and Yellow-footed Flycatcher. The well-maintained trail allows slow-paced birding with excellent photographic opportunities. Return to Masindi Hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, with birding stops en route, including forested areas of Budongo Forest. Upon arrival in the park, enjoy afternoon birding in savannah and riverine habitats, home to Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Northern Carmine Bee-eater, and Denham’s Bustard. Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge, deluxe double room, full board.

A full day in Murchison Falls National Park, starting with morning game drives and birding across open savannah plains. In the afternoon, take a private boat cruise on the Nile, offering exceptional sightings of Shoebill (seasonal), Goliath Heron, African Skimmer, and numerous waterbirds along the riverbanks. The dramatic scenery near the falls adds to the experience. Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge.

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and travel back toward Entebbe. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where a guided walk offers a chance to see rhinos and additional bird species such as Southern Red Bishop, African Wattled Lapwing, and Grey Crowned Crane. Continue to Entebbe for onward international departure, marking the end of an exceptional Uganda birding safari.