3 Day Uganda Savannah Birding Safari
3 Day Uganda Savannah Birding Safari
Overview
This 3 Day Uganda Savannah Birding Safari will take you to Lake Mburo National Park, one of Uganda’s premier destinations for birding, combined with wildlife viewing. As the closest park to Kampala, it’s a gem for bird enthusiasts. The park’s diverse landscape, featuring wetlands, lakes, savannahs, rolling hills, and acacia trees, offers an ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. Over 313 bird species have been recorded here, making it a birding paradise.
Tour Summary
- Destination: Uganda
- Park: Lake Mburo National Park
- Pre- and post-tour accommodation: Available at an additional cost
Things to Consider
- Accommodation: Included
- Small Group Safari: Maximum 6 people per group
- Departure: Flexible, any day
- Customization: Available
- Solo travelers: Welcome to join
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
Tour Plan
Pickup from the Hotel and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Your journey begins with a drive to Lake Mburo National Park, passing by the Equator. Along the way, you’ll have several opportunities to spot various bird species, including the Woolly-Necked Stork, Lilac Breasted Roller, and Rufous Bellied Heron. A stop at the Equator for photography and stretching will be a highlight of this birding route.
- Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock / Lake Mburo Safari Lodge
- Meals: All meals included
Birding in Lake Mburo National Park
The day starts with a guided walk along the trails, accompanied by an armed park ranger, to spot various bird species. Following this, you’ll embark on a game and birding drive, offering chances to see mammals like Zebras, Impalas, Elands, Topis, and Buffaloes, while focusing on bird species such as the Red Faced Barbet, Coqui Francolin, Brown Chested Plover, and many more. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on the lake to search for the African Finfoot, White-Backed and Black-Crowned Night Herons, and Giant Kingfisher, among others.
- Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock / Lake Mburo Safari Lodge
- Meals: All meals included
Morning Drive and Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, take a final drive through the park to spot any birds you may have missed. Following this, you’ll drive back to Entebbe or Kampala, concluding your 3-Day Uganda Savannah Birding Safari. Along the way, you’ll have a final opportunity to spot species like the Papyrus Gonolek.
Includes
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Fuel for the entire trip
- Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
- All Park entrance fees
- Drinking water while in the vehicle
Excludes
- Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
- International airfares
- Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport
General FAQs
Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?
- Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
- Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
- Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.
Availability and Accommodations
- Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.
Insurance
- Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.
Rates
- Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.
Permit Cancellation Policy
Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy
- Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Cancellation Fees
- More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
- 89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
- 45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
- 8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.
Important Information
- Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
- Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
- Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.
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