Filled with amazing wildlife in form of animals, birds and trees, Uganda is as well a hotspot for beautiful scenery, natural attractions/nature attractions, diverse cultures that cannot be found elsewhere and hence referred to as the pearl of Africa. But also the pearl of Africa boast over 1066 bird species recorded including endemic and migratory birds.
A Budget birding safari in Uganda takes you to the best birding spots depending on your scheduled safari days and these include Mabamba wetland for a shoebill stork tour, Kibale national park for great blue turacos and the green breasted Pitta, Semuliki national park, Queen Elizabeth National Park with over 600 bird species including migratory birds like the terns, Bwindi national park, Mgahinga national park, Murchison falls national park, Budongo forest, Mabira forest and so much more.
Uganda, therefore, becomes the best birding spot in Africa because of different reasons ranging from wide array and unique bird species, diverse birding spots, expert local bird guides, improved infrastructure with well-tarmacked roads and affordable, quality accommodation facilities. Again, birds can be spotted all day since they are widely spread across all corners of the country.
Some people think that birding safaris in Uganda can only be done by high-end travelers, but birding in Uganda can be done by everyone, according to personal desires, budget and time. Main factors that make a safari affordable or expensive are majorly time spent on a safari, level of accommodation and transportation. But the park rates never change and cuts across all classes of travelers. The experience therefore remains the same for all classes.
Budget accommodation.
As we plan for your budget birding safari in Uganda, we consider low-end accommodation facilities which charge considerably low rates but with quality services, beautiful scenery, cool breeze, perfect location and with some resident birds that you can spot while moving around the gardens or even from your balcony.
Budget transportation.
Book a comfortable but affordable tourist vehicle that is in good condition though it may not have some items like a cooler but with perfect air conditioning, enough leg room and comfortable seats.
Fewer days.
Consider booking a birding safari that doesn’t take more than one week. And we will help to look for any of the best birding points to fit within your limited time to create lasting memories.
While on a budget birding safari in Uganda, expect to spot birds like the shoebill stork, green breasted Pitta, great white pelicans, pink backed pelican, hamerkop, African mourning dove, African ground thrush, African fish eagles, Ross’s Turacos, common bulbul, warblers, herons, terns, guinea fowls, Rwenzori Turaco, Rwenzori batis, African grey parrots among others. The birds spotted are normally water birds, forest birds, woodland birds, migratory birds among others.
What to bring for your budget birding safari in Uganda?
Birders are required to come with a pair of binoculars to use for easy identification of birds at far distant, zooming camera with enough batteries to capture beautiful birds of Uganda, insect repellants for mosquitoes and a small backpack which is required to keep your drinking water and an e energy-giving snack. Also, a rain jacket is required as it’s hard to forecast the weather in this beautiful country, Uganda, possibly a radio recorder with different bird voices to call birds and bring them closer as well as a sun hat.
When to visit Uganda for a Budget birding safari?
Due to favorable weather conditions, Uganda can be visited all year round but for the case of birding, December – February and May to September are the best months since there is less rain and high concentration of birds. This is the fruiting season, insects are in plenty among others. You can take a birding safari without hindrance of muddy roads and passable forest trails.
Therefore, you can take a budget birding safari for even less than 7 days depending on your schedule and we are ready to help take you to the best birding spots in Uganda.
