The birding haven awaits you! Birding in Entebbe is so fulfilling as you have a range of habitats; the water shores, swamps, forested areas, and roadside birds. As you head out for this tour, be sure to see so many bird species including the most sought after; Shoebill stork and you will be amazed at its antics while trying to prey of fish and other animals in the swamp. Look out for African jacana, white-browed Robin-chat, various sunbirds, Lapwings and so much more.
Tour Features
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Via Via hotel
|
All Meals Included |
| 2 |
Via Via hotel
|
All Meals Included |
| 3 |
Via Via hotel
|
All Meals Included |
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1Entebbe
After an early breakfast, we shall drive to the Uganda Wildlife Education centre in Entebbe for our initial birding experience. The home to about 100 animal species well taken care of, is home to about 170 bird species including the newly found Pectoral sandpiper which is believed to have migrated from South America. The zoo is divided into various vegetation and habitat kinds. You will see an artificial habitat for swamp birds, forest birds, and also water birds as we stroll through. In here, we expect to see the Swamp Flycatcher, Snow-headed Robin-Chat, Orange Weaver, African Ground Thrush, Black-and-white Casqued hornbill, Red-chested Sunbird, Swamp Flycatcher, African paradise flycatcher, Splendid Starling, Olive-bellied Sunbird, African Blue Flycatcher, Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher, White-throated Bee-eater, Common Sandpiper, Ross’ Turaco, Veilloit’s Black Weaver, Crowned hornbill, Egyptian Goose, African-wattled Lapwing, Black-winged Stilt, Grey-crowned Crane among others. After our birding walk, we shall return to the hotel for lunch and relaxation. We have options to visit the beach or shopping mall to buy a few necessities and relax a bit. In the evening, it is time to bird around the hotel or possibly visit the Botanical gardens
Accommodation: Via Via hotel,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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2Mabamba swamp Entebbe
After an early breakfast, drive out to Mabamba swamp for birding in the home to the elusive shoebill stork. Most of the birding will be done while on a canoe on the swamp. On arrival, get onto a canoe for an unforgettable experience. In the swamp, you have chances to see the most sought bird in Uganda today; The Shoebill stork. Among the others are; Fulvous whistling Duck, Pygmy goose, Flappet Lark, Rufous-napped Lark, White-browed Coucal, Diedrick Cuckoo, White-shouldered Tit, African Jacana, Common waxbill, Yellow-billed Duck, Goliath Heron, Squacco Heron, Little Bee-eater, and so many others.
Accommodation: Via Via hotel,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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3Entebbe to Mabira forest
Now we know that birding is best in the early morning, we shall therefore move out of the hotel pretty early heading Eastwards to Mabira forest; Uganda’s biggest rainforest. The bird haven gives us the chance to sight: Nahan’s Francolin, Buff-spotted Woodpecker, Yellow-crested Woodpecker, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Grey-throated Barbet, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, African-Dusky Flycatcher, and so many others. If you are interested, you could indulge in a zipline and other extra activities in the forest. At a later time, we shall then return to Kampala or Entebbe.
Accommodation: Via Via hotel,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jan 01 2023 to Dec 31 2023 | $2950 | $5750 | $8750 | $11630 | $14630 |
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Skyway Expeditions Limited
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Offices In :
Uganda Entebbe -
Size :
20 -
Member Of :
-
Tour Types :
Guided Game Drives, Walking Safaris, Mountain Bike Safaris, Water Safaris, Horseback Safaris and Gorilla & Chimpanzees -
Destinations :
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda - Skyway Expeditions is a Ugandan registered tour company, located in Entebbe AT-Plot 7, Mugula Road, Entebbe 3km from Entebbe International Airport. We offer a combination of local and international know how. The Expeditions team is made of Ugandans and experienced expatriates. We will give you the best of both worlds. As of now, many of our clients who have had their tours with us still testify about every experience they had and they have recommended many prospective travelers to come and tour with Skyway Expeditions and you could be one of them. Simply select your destination or choose a package and let us plan for your exciting holiday.
| Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
| Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
| Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age not required: | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 |
Via Via hotel,
|
All Meals Included |
| 2 |
Via Via hotel,
|
All Meals Included |
| 3 |
Via Via hotel,
|
All Meals Included |
-
1Entebbe
After an early breakfast, we shall drive to the Uganda Wildlife Education centre in Entebbe for our initial birding experience. The home to about 100 animal species well taken care of, is home to about 170 bird species including the newly found Pectoral sandpiper which is believed to have migrated from South America. The zoo is divided into various vegetation and habitat kinds. You will see an artificial habitat for swamp birds, forest birds, and also water birds as we stroll through. In here, we expect to see the Swamp Flycatcher, Snow-headed Robin-Chat, Orange Weaver, African Ground Thrush, Black-and-white Casqued hornbill, Red-chested Sunbird, Swamp Flycatcher, African paradise flycatcher, Splendid Starling, Olive-bellied Sunbird, African Blue Flycatcher, Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher, White-throated Bee-eater, Common Sandpiper, Ross’ Turaco, Veilloit’s Black Weaver, Crowned hornbill, Egyptian Goose, African-wattled Lapwing, Black-winged Stilt, Grey-crowned Crane among others. After our birding walk, we shall return to the hotel for lunch and relaxation. We have options to visit the beach or shopping mall to buy a few necessities and relax a bit. In the evening, it is time to bird around the hotel or possibly visit the Botanical gardens
Accommodation: Via Via hotel, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
2Mabamba swamp Entebbe
After an early breakfast, drive out to Mabamba swamp for birding in the home to the elusive shoebill stork. Most of the birding will be done while on a canoe on the swamp. On arrival, get onto a canoe for an unforgettable experience. In the swamp, you have chances to see the most sought bird in Uganda today; The Shoebill stork. Among the others are; Fulvous whistling Duck, Pygmy goose, Flappet Lark, Rufous-napped Lark, White-browed Coucal, Diedrick Cuckoo, White-shouldered Tit, African Jacana, Common waxbill, Yellow-billed Duck, Goliath Heron, Squacco Heron, Little Bee-eater, and so many others.
Accommodation: Via Via hotel, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3Entebbe to Mabira forest
Now we know that birding is best in the early morning, we shall therefore move out of the hotel pretty early heading Eastwards to Mabira forest; Uganda’s biggest rainforest. The bird haven gives us the chance to sight: Nahan’s Francolin, Buff-spotted Woodpecker, Yellow-crested Woodpecker, Yellow-spotted Barbet, Grey-throated Barbet, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, African-Dusky Flycatcher, and so many others. If you are interested, you could indulge in a zipline and other extra activities in the forest. At a later time, we shall then return to Kampala or Entebbe.
Accommodation: Via Via hotel, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
| Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
| Jan 01 2023 to Dec 31 2023 | $2950 | $5750 | $8750 | $11630 | $14630 |
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
Skyway Expeditions Limited
-
Offices In :
Uganda Entebbe -
Size :
20 -
Member Of :
-
Tour Types :
Guided Game Drives, Walking Safaris, Mountain Bike Safaris, Water Safaris, Horseback Safaris and Gorilla & Chimpanzees -
Destinations :
Kenya Rwanda Tanzania Uganda - Skyway Expeditions is a Ugandan registered tour company, located in Entebbe AT-Plot 7, Mugula Road, Entebbe 3km from Entebbe International Airport. We offer a combination of local and international know how. The Expeditions team is made of Ugandans and experienced expatriates. We will give you the best of both worlds. As of now, many of our clients who have had their tours with us still testify about every experience they had and they have recommended many prospective travelers to come and tour with Skyway Expeditions and you could be one of them. Simply select your destination or choose a package and let us plan for your exciting holiday.
