4 Days Kibale Birdwatching Tour Uganda

The 4 Days Kibale Birdwatching Tour Uganda, offers a chance to see over 351 species of trees and 375 bird species, including six that are unique to the Albertine region, including purple-breasted sunbird, Dusky crimsoning, black capped Apalis, Collared Apalis, blue-headed Sunbird, and Red-faced Woodland Warbler. Activities include guided nature walks, chimpanzee trekking, and local interactions. The park is a perfect spot for birdwatching and nature exploration.

You can book a 4-day birdwatching tour in Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda, at any time of the year. However, the best times for bird watching are from March to May and September to November. From June to September, many birds are attracted by abundant fruit and are in breeding plumage, providing a great experience. From November to April, you can see migratory birds. Be aware that heavy rains from March to May and September to November may delay your activities.

Highlights of the 4 Days Kibale Birdwatching Tour Uganda

• Day 1: Arrival and Bird Botanical gardens in Entebbe
• Day 2: Bird watching in Kibale Forest National Park
• Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and Birding in Bigodi Wetland
• Day 4: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Bird Botanical gardens in Entebbe

On arrival, you will get a warm welcome from our company representative for a briefing and after you will get transferred to your booked hotel. After drive to bird Entebbe Botanical Gardens to see birds like; Crowned Hornbill, African Open-billed Stork, Malachite Kingfisher, Egyptian Goose, Wood Sandpiper, the Spur-winged Lapwing, Madagascar Bee-eater, Vieillot’ Black Weaver, Ruff, Gull-billed Tern, White-winged Tern, Little and Tooro Olive Greenbuls, Long-tailed Sterling among others. You may also spot several primates and different species of butterflies.

Others include Green Crombec, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper,  Woodland Kingfisher, Grey-Headed Sparrow, Blue-checked Bee-eater, Striated Heron, Water Thick-knee, Pink-backed Pelican, Yellow-billed Stork, Yellow-billed Duck, Black-headed Weaver, Purple-banded Sunbird, Pied Kingfisher, Eastern Grey Plantain-eater, Yellow White-eye, African Jacana, Klaas’s and Diederik Cuckoos, Tambourine Dove, Lesser Jacana, Glossy Ibis, Slender-billed Weaver, the Africa and Red-billed Firefinch, Black Crake, Black-headed Gonolek, Yellow-backed Weaver, Long-tailed Cormorant, Cameroon, Black-and-white-Casqued Hornbill, Senegal Coucal, Little Stint, Little Weaver, among others.

Dinner and overnight at Papyrus Guest House

Day 2: Bird watching in Kibale Forest National Park

Have breakfast and drive to Kibale Forest National Park for a forest birding tour in Uganda. Kibale has about 70 mammal species and 13 primate species, including a large population of chimpanzees. Some of the bird species to see include Dusky Crimsonwing, Brown Illadopsis, Black-capped Apalis, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Crowned Eagle, Blue-headed Sunbird, Collared Apalis, Yellow Spotted Nicator, Little Green Bul, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Little Greenbul, Red-chested Owlet, Brown-chested Alethe, African Pitta, Purple-breasted Sunbird, Scaly-breasted Illadopsis, Black Bee-eater, Western Nicator, African Grey Parrot, Black-eared Ground Thrush and the Abyssinian Ground-thrush Green-breasted Pitta, Red-faced Woodland Warbler, Afep Pigeon, White-naped Pigeon.

Dinner and overnight stay at Kibale Forest lodge

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and Birding in Bigodi Wetland

Wake up early for coffee and drive to the park headquarters for chimpanzee trekking. During this activity, you’ll see various birds and butterflies. Spend an hour with a family of chimps, observing their behaviors and how they swing in trees. After this, return to your lodge for a hot lunch and refreshments. In the evening, explore Bigodi wetland to see numerous bird species, including White-tailed Ant-thrush, Brown-backed Scrub-robin, Black Bishop, White-breasted Negro finch, White-spotted Flufftail, grey parrot, yellow bill, Hairy-breasted Barbet, brown eared woodpecker, bronze sunbird, black-crowned waxbill, Western Nicator, Grey-winged Robin-chat, swamp flycatcher, yellow-spotted barbet, and grey parrot, among others.

Dinner and overnight stay at Kibale Forest lodge

Day 4: Transfer to Kampala/ Entebbe

Enjoy breakfast at your own pace before driving back to Kampala or Entebbe to end your 4-day birding tour in Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda. Consider extending your trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park for more birding and wildlife viewing, or Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for gorilla trekking.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Inclusions:

• Park fees
• Bird watching experiences
• English speaking Guide
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Chimpanzee permit
• Full Board Accommodation

Exclusions

• International flight
• Visa and personal insurance
• Drinks, tips and gratuities
• Any item or activity not mentioned in the tour package.
• Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.