Safari overview: This 4 Days Murchison Falls Birding Tour offers an exciting opportunity to explore the region’s rich birdlife and stunning landscapes.
This 4 days birding tour will allow you to search for the prominent bird species in Murchison NP and Budongo forest reserve. These are both located in the North western Uganda and famous birding destinations. These two places are well known as home to over 400 bird species including 23 Albertine endemics, making our tour a perfect example of experiencing the Murchison Falls Birding adventure in 4 days.
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Mid-Range Class
All of our tours can be personalised. For most safari itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions upon request. To find out more, contact us directly
| 2 people sharing | 4 people sharing | 6 people sharing | Single supplement ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| From $2,182 p/p | From $1,786 p/p | From $1,704 p/p | From $319 |
Prices indicated are per person (p/p).
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison NP and birding on top of the falls
After your breakfast, our driver guide will pick you from the hotel in Kampala and straight away start your journey to Murchison falls national park in southwestern Uganda a journey taking 5-6hours. While on your journey you will make several stopovers in search for different birds on the way and in Masindi for lunch. Embark on the first stage of your exciting 4 Days Birding Tour at Murchison Falls, focusing on both the park and the birds.
Upon reaching Murchison falls NP, you will drive to the top of the falls in search for unique birds such as White Crested Turaco, White-Headed Barbet, Crested Francolin, Raptors, Narina Trogan, Rufous-Sidede Broadbill, Rock Pranticole, Canaries, Sunbirds, Finches, Waxbills among others. You will later check into the hotel/lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation option: Paara Safari Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/ Heritage Safari Lodge
Day 2: Early game drive and afternoon boat cruise.
Have an early morning breakfast at your accommodation site, and head for the game drive in the north of the banks. As you viewing a number of animals such as elephants, buffalos, lions, Uganda kob among others, focus on the search for unique bird species such as Spotted Morning Thrush, Speckle Fronted Weaver, White-Borrowed Sparrow, Black Billed Barbet, Red-Throated Bee-Eater, Red-Headed Plover, Swallow Tailed Bee-Eater, Rock Pranticole, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill among other. Return at the Lodge for lunch and head for a boat cruise after your lunch on river Nile. As the hippos and crocodiles thrive, enjoy Birds such Kingfishers, White Faced Whistling Duck, Secretary Bird, Abdim’s Stork, African Darter, Goliath Heron among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight and prepare for the next day. Your second day will further immerse you in the full Murchison Falls Birding Tour, lasting 4 Days, with both land and water excursions.
Accommodation option: Paara Safari Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/ Heritage Safari Lodge
Day 3: Bird watching in Budongo forest
Enjoy your breakfast and have a packed lunch with you as you head to Budongo forest – Royal mile for bird watching. While in the forest, expect to encounter birds such as African crown eagle, chocolate-baked kingfisher, Dwarf Kingfisher, White-thighed Hornbill, a Selection of Tinker birds and Barbets, Yellow-crested Woodpecker, Brown-eared Woodpecker, Greenbuls, Fire-crested Alethe, among others. The Budongo visit is a highlight within our comprehensive Falls Birding Tour over 4 Days.
You may also come across primates such as blue monkeys, red tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkey among others. Later on return to the lodge for overnight and dinner.
Accommodation options: Budongo Eco Lodge/Sambiya River Lodge/ BOOMU Women’s Homestays
Day 4: Departure to Kampala
Have a relaxed breakfast as you listen to the beautiful melody songs of the birds at the lodge in the unique environment. Later set off for Kampala and this will make the end of a Murchison Falls Birding Tour spanning four days, giving you a true taste of Uganda’s avian wonders.
Before Booking, Please Read the Following Carefully
- Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes.
- The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
- The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request. All these options may be discussed before finalizing your 4 Days birding experience at Murchison Falls.
- Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
- By booking this safari, the client accepts Epic Uganda Vacations Terms and Conditions of business.
