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Get ready for an unforgettable bird-watching adventure in Uganda! With over 1,000 bird species, Uganda is a paradise for bird enthusiasts.Â
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Day 1: Arrival and Birding in Entebbe
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Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and explore the nearby Botanical Gardens, known for spotting Ross's Turacos, Red-chested Cuckoos, and Great Reed Warblers [1).
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*Day 2: Mabamba Swamp
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Visit Mabamba Swamp, home to the elusive Shoebill Stork, and spot other water birds like the Allen's and Purple Gallinule [1).
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Day 3: Lake Mburo National Park
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Birding in Lake Mburo National Park offers a chance to see the Brown-chested Plover, Red-faced Barbet, and African Finfoot [1).
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Day 4-5: Ruhizha and Mubwindi Swamp
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Explore the bamboo forests of Ruhizha and Mubwindi Swamp, spotting Handsome Francolins, Mountain Illadopsis, and African Green Broadbills [1).
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Day 6-7: Buhoma
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Optional gorilla tracking or birding in the Buhoma area, with opportunities to see Rufous-chested Flufftails, Pink-footed Puffbacks, and Red-tailed Hawks [1).
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Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, birding along the way, and enjoy a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel [1).
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Day 9: Game Drive and Birding
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Take a game drive and birding excursion in the park's grasslands, spotting Broad-tailed Warblers, African Moustached Warblers, and Hollub's Golden Weavers [1).
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Day 10: Departure
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Return to Kampala, marking the end of your birding safari.
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