The Pearl of Africa is home to more than 1,030 birds’ species. That’s 50% of Africa’s total bird population and 11% of the World’s total. Simply Imagine!. Birding in Uganda puts any bird watching enthusiast in the center of an excessive number of bird species, making Uganda a fabulous destination for keen bird-watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

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Birding in Uganda is one of the top safari activities. Uganda is famously known as a birding paradise and haven harboring over half of Africa’s bird species. It isn’t only the sheer number of bird species documented within Uganda’s boundaries that makes it a paradise for birders. It is easy to admit to the numerous bird-rich territories that are often complicated to get to in other countries. The diverse habitats in Uganda’s most ancient forest appear to be the perfect habitat for a diversity of bird species, with over 1085 species recorded.

These bird species mainly migrated from Lake Victoria’s shores, the source of the Nile, and from the Albertine Rift.

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Why Choose A Birding Safari in Uganda

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• Uganda is among if not the leading birding destinations in Africa. with over 1085 bird species recorded.

• Uganda is home to the most sought after African Endemic, the Shoebill with over 80% chances of seeing it.

• Uganda is home to over half of the remaining Mountain Gorillas. This enriches the birding experience.

• The biggest population of Chimpanzees in Africa is in Uganda with Budongo forest hosting the biggest population while Kibale forest is known for chimpanzee communities numbers up to 200.

• Uganda is home to over 24 Albertine Rift Endemics.

• There is quality accommodation at every birding spot

• The road network has improved making birding safaris very accessible.

• Bwindi Forest is the Leading birding spot as voted by the members of the African Bird Clubs

• Uganda has one of the best network of site bird guides . This means that every birding spot has knowledgeable local bird guide. 

 

You can get to see these different bird species from places like:

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• The Queen Elizabeth National Park

• The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest,

• Lake Mburo National Park,

• Murchison Falls National Park,

• Semuliki National Park

• Mabamba wetland among others.