3-Day Uganda Birding Safari and Photography

Uganda

This 3-Day Uganda Birding Safari is such an experience that will expose you to the most birding places in Uganda and you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of Uganda’s birdlife. The trip will take you to Lake Mburo National Park which is the closest national park to Kampala the capital city of Uganda, this protected area is gifted with over 315 bird species, you will visit Entebbe botanical garden which has over 120 birds, Mabamba Bay on Lake Victoria hosting over 300 birdlife.

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On the first day, you will be picked by a Nextgen Safaris driver guide from your hotel or air port, brief you about the safari and then drive to Mabamba Bay which is on Lake Victoria accommodating over 300 bird species including the endangered shoebill. You will be able to spot other bird species such as Angola swallow, swamp flycatcher, Gonoleks, olive bellied sunbirds among other species of birds.

After this amazing experience, you will embark on your journey to Lake Mburo National Park, arriving in the afternoon hours, check-in to the lodge, have lunch and then in the evening head to the park for another birding experience. You will return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination: Mabamba Swamp (Area)

Accommodation: Hyena Hill Lodge

Budget lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

Meal Plan: Full Board

Arise in the morning for a scrumptious breakfast and head to the jungle to spot your favorite bird species that you were anxious about. You will be welcomed by the sweet melodies of black-bellied bustards, ground hornbills, brown-chested lapwings, Coqui francolins, rufous-bellied herons to mention but a few. You will return to your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, you will go for an amazing boat cruise on Lake Mburo to spot some of the water loving birds such as African Finfoot, papyrus Gonolek, saddle billed storks, white winged swamp warbler among others. You will later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation: Hyena Hill Lodge

Budget lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP

Meal Plan: Full Board

On your last day, you will arise in the morning for a delicious breakfast, meet your driver guide and transfer back to Entebbe. You will have a stopover at the Equator in Kayabwe where you will engage in Equator experience, take pictures while standing in the both hemispheres of the Earth, visit some craft shops and if you want you can buy some souvenirs and embark on your journey.

Connect to Entebbe for lunch and proceed with your last leg at Entebbe Botanical Garden where you will spot your favorites as well and this will mark the end of your safari. However, this safari can be customized/tailor made to extend it for more days. Nextgen Safaris is at your service.

Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You’ll be dropped off at the airport or the drop off location of your choice.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All visitors to Uganda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. The Government of Tanzania has rolled out an online Visa application portal accessible on internet. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Uganda Embassy or Consulate.

LANGUAGE: English

TIME: GMT +3

CLIMATE: East Africa climate is predominantly tropical. The long rains are from mid-March to late May and the short rains from November to January. The hottest months are from October to February and the coolest months are June to August.

VOLTAGE: 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the National Grid in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

CURRENCY: Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency. However, US$ older than 2009 are only accepted

CLOTHING: Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

BAGGAGE: Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

WATER: You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

HEALTH: East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:

Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray. The hotels provide mosquito repellent sachets as part of the room’s amenities in all our locations.

Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure Nextgen Safaris is notified prior to travel so that the respective Hotels and Lodges are informed

GRATUITIES: As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:

The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day

Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

PHOTOGRAPHY: Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.

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