TRIP CODE: UBDMSU-002

14-Day Uganda Birding Lifers — Shoebill to Kidepo

14 Days / 13 Nights

≈ 2,135 km

Birding Safari

Safari Overview

Step into Uganda's wild east and remote north, where some of the country's most remarkable birds await. From the shoebill-rich Mabamba swamps to Mount Elgon's misty forests, across Pian Upe's rugged savannahs (home to Fox's Weaver and Karamoja Apalis), and into Kidepo Valley's untamed wilderness — this is a quest for the rare and extraordinary. Guided walks, scenic drives, and authentic cultural encounters ensure each day reveals a birding feathered jewel along a journey spanning over 2,135 km.

Trip Details

Trip Code: UBDMSU-002
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Safari Type: Birding Safari
Total Distance: ≈ 2,135 km

Target Birds & Wildlife

Shoebill Fox's Weaver Karamoja Apalis Jackson's Francolin Nahan's Francolin Black-breasted Barbet Ostrich Kori Bustard Pygmy Falcon Abyssinian Crimsonwing Rufous Chatterer Blue Swallow

Photography Tips

Essential gear includes 100–400 mm and 400–600 mm telephoto lenses for birds, 70–200 mm for wildlife portraits, and 16–35 mm for landscapes. Bring a sturdy tripod, monopod for vehicles, and rain protection. Dust and heat in Kidepo require protective gear bags and regular sensor cleaning.