From the source of the White Nile on Lake Victoria to the snow-capped Ruwenzori Range, the montane forests of the Virunga volcanoes, harbouring some of the last remaining Mountain Gorillas, to the extensive savannas around the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls, Uganda is an equatorial country of astonishing contrasts! No other area in Africa can match its amazing diversity of habitats (in an area approximately the size of Great Britain!), and this richness is reflected in its incredible bird list of over 1,000 species, making it arguably the richest African birding destination. Amongst these are many highly sought-after birds, including the unique Shoebill and the numerous spectacular endemics of the Albertine Rift Mountains. This highlights tour provides a comprehensive coverage of this incredible nation and, aside from the birds, it offers superb game viewing and the chance to track both Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees!
Please note: We cannot guarantee the availability of gorilla or chimp trekking permits, early booking is recommended to secure these permits. Permits costs are set by the Ugandan government and are non-refundable.
The listed Rockjumper leader will not accompany this tour unless a minimum of 6 guests are signed up. In the case of less sign-ups, a professional and very experienced local guide will lead the tour instead.
Shoebill; Green-breasted Pitta; Nahan’s Francolin; Pennant-winged Nightjar; Papyrus Gonolek; Lühder’s & Bocage’s Bushshrikes; Red-throated Alethe; Ituri Batis; Great Blue Turaco; Blue Malkoha; Black Bee-eater; Blue-throated Roller; Grauer’s & Neumann’s Warblers; Fraser’s Rufous Thrush; White-tailed & Red-tailed Ant Thrushes; Lowland Masked & Mountian Masked Apalises; Afep & White-naped Pigeons; Red-chested Owlet; Grey-winged, Blue-shouldered & White-bellied Robin-Chats; Equatorial Akalat; White-bellied Crested Flycatcher; Magpie Mannikin; Kakamega & Ansorge’s Greenbuls; Jameson’s Antpecker.
Mountain Gorilla; Chimpanzee; Forest Hog; African Elephant; African Buffalo; Lion; Leopard; Spotted Hyaena; Rothschild's Giraffe; Common Hippopotamus.
mid-altitude & montane rainforest, woodlands, acacia savanna, grasslands, wetlands, papyrus swamps
tropical to hot with some rain expected, much cooler in highlands
10 with 1 Rockjumper leader & 1 local birding leader
moderate pace with some longer walks and drives
comfortable guesthouses & hotels
moderate with some challenging species
380+
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kazinga Channel cruise, African art
good
The tour with David Hoddinott was excellent and made a deep impression on us!! My feeling is that David liked it all, too, and we had lots of fun plus lots of birds, including the targets!! Super! I got my most essential targets (19!), A-M got hers [about 100 new targets (!!)] and David also got a lifer and apparently also a second African- or Uganda-new. One great experience for us was to see his joy (and the driver´s joy) when David got his lifer (Ring-necked Francolin!). They together performed a fantastic performance to celebrate the event! Thanks for all you and Rockjumper have done for my wife and me during our Uganda trip for us with Rockjumper - tailor-made! All Great!
Hi David. Just to say that we couldn’t have had a better trip. The more I think about it, the more remarkable it was. We couldn’t have asked for better encounters with our target birds and the mammal experiences were memorable. Thanks!!! The entire entourage was impressed by your skills and leadership. I’m glad we could make this happen. Looking forward to future trips.
Daniel Danckwerts' fantastic field skills and knowledge, combined with his sense of humour and enthusiasm for showing as many birds as possible to all participants make him an ideal birding guide.
I was very pleased with Julian Parsons as our guide. He is an excellent birder and guide. The entire tour went as smoothly as one could expect, largely due to Julians work.
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.
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Pricing notes : 2024 permit costs (per person): Gorilla = $800, Chimp = $250
Tour price (Per person): USD6,995 * GBP5,526 * EUR6,441 * AUD10,485
Single Supplement: USD720 * GBP569 * EUR663 * AUD1,079
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Pricing notes : 2024 permit costs (per person): Gorilla = $800, Chimp = $250
Tour price (Per person): USD7,295 * GBP5,763 * EUR6,718 * AUD10,934
Single Supplement: USD690 * GBP545 * EUR635 * AUD1,034
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