Tony recently took a group of six happy Sweden on safari. They got a nice experience of some birding in Murchison Falls National Park mixed in with enjoying the Great abundances of Wildlife with Giraffes, Lions, Buffaloes, Hippos, a lot of different antelopes and elephants.
During the safari-drive they spotted some of Uganda’s beautiful birds. A highlight for the visitor’s bird wise was to see one of Uganda’s most sought after Bird the Great shoebill stork. This prehistoric looking bird with its big beak and height of around 1.2 meter fascinates most. Around now there are a lot of Palaearctic visitors arriving including storks, warblers, yellow wagtails, flocks of buzzards, Steppe eagles, European bee- eaters plus lots of waders.
Spot flanked barbet
Narina Trogon in Budongo forest
Red necked Falcon favorite perch, fruiting Borassus palms
Studying the Great shoebill stork
Black billed barbet foraging in figs
1st year birds arriving- European honey buzzard
Birding safari in Uganda
Are you a birder wishing to increase your birding list? Then Uganda should for sure be a destination on your agenda. Uganda is a prime destination for anyone with an interest in birding; it is truly a birders paradise.
Due to our varied landscape with swamps, forests, lakes, mountains and savannas 1025-1065 bird species find their home in Uganda. A bird-watching safari in Uganda can get you to grip on to the pre-historical Shoebill stork, Great blue turaco, African green broadbill and the Nkulengu rail. Among our birds are forest and savannah birds that will fascinate and intrigue beginners to hardcore bird-watchers. If you wish birding Uganda can be mixed with trekking of Gorillas or Chimps as well as classic game-drive safari. Learn more about birding in Uganda.