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Uganda - Fox's Weaver Extension

© Fox's Weaver by David Hoddinott
Uganda - Fox's Weaver Extension 2025

07 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 (5 days)

USD2,495 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Glen Valentine

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Tour Leader: Local Leader

Tour price (Per person): USD2,495 * GBP1,992 * EUR2,396 * AUD4,011

Single Supplement: USD260 * GBP208 * EUR250 * AUD418

Can be linked with:

Uganda - Fox's Weaver Extension 2026

06 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2026 (5 days)

USD2,695 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

Tour price (Per person): USD2,695 * GBP2,152 * EUR2,588 * AUD4,333

Single Supplement: USD360 * GBP287 * EUR346 * AUD579

Can be linked with: Uganda - Birds & Gorillas 2026

Our short extension into the rarely visted east of Uganda is specifically constructed to target the recently re-discovered Ugandan endemic Fox’s Weaver and the highly localised Karamoja Apalis. We also spend time at the species dense Mabira Forest, tracking down the elusive Yellow-lored Bristlebill, Brown-chested Alethe and two glowing seedeaters: Black-bellied Seedcracker and Red-headed Bluebill.

Top Birds

Fox’s Weaver; Karamoja Apalis; Orange & Weyns’s Weavers; Orange-tufted Sunbird; Ross’s & Great Blue Turacos; Grey Parrot; Red-tailed & Yellow-lored Bristlebills; White-spotted Flufftail; Honeyguide & Toro Olive Greenbuls; Forest Wood Hoopoe; Grey & Yellow Longbills; Western Nicator; Tit-Hylia.

Habitats Covered

rainforest and Whistling Thorn savanna

Expected Climate

tropical with some rain expected

Max Group Size

10 with 1 Rockjumper leader & 1 local birding leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Forest birding is moderate to demanding, some long travel days, long birding days, moderate to difficult trails.

Accommodation

Variable. Modern & comfortable at most sites to basic elsewhere.

Ease of Birding

Forest birding is moderate to demanding, several low-density species that require repeated effort.

Photographic Opportunities

Average to good. Forest photography has typical lighting challenges. Better lighting in savanna areas. No dedicated hides.

What our clients say about us

Daniel Danckwerts
AF - Uganda 2019

Daniel Danckwerts is an excellent guide, very skilled at finding and identifying birds, very energetic, and clearly dedicated to helping all the clients see the birds. He is a good conversationalist, knowledgeable on many subjects and very enjoyable to bird with. I would happily go on future tours with him.

André Bernon
LL, Uganda 2018

Amazed at how Andre Bernon was able to keep going, stay focused, and go about his task of finding the species so professionally. We missed very little, and had some great experiences with many of the primates, especially the Gorillas, and so many birds, with Shoebill and African Finfoot being stand out moments.

Glen Valentine
DH, Uganda 2022

We asked for it, and we got it! This was a fabulous experience. Glen Valentine is a great leader. He has the ears of a cheerful bat, the eyes of a knowledgeable eagle, and the energy of a hummingbird. He is so happy to see the birds, we can't fail to be happy too. Our driver Hillary was a great asset to the trip. He is not only a great driver. He was unfailingly cheerful, very careful on our behalf. He knows his birds and mammals too! I am sure he could lead a good trip all by himself. Both Glen and Hilary used local guides and contacts to great effect. We always saw what was around to be seen with that added local expertise.

Daniel Danckwerts
CH - Uganda 2019

Our Rockjumper guide, Daniel Danckwerts, was super. He was focused on getting us onto the birds especially but was personable and handled logistics and details to make our experience the best it could be. He was enthusiastic, kind, and engaging.

David Hoddinott
PM & SM, Uganda

This tour more than met all our expectations: in terms of sightings, accommodations, leadership, and magnificence of the country. Of course, we knew David Hoddinott, and knew he would be superb. We'd highly recommend Rockjumper's Uganda tour, we loved it and appreciate David's expertise and leadership.

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