The Ultimate Uganda Safari
35 Days. Every Ecosystem. 1000+ Bird Species.
Trip Code: UBDLSU-028 | Wetlands to Snow-Capped Peaks
Duration
35 Days / 34 Nights
Target Species
1000+ Birds
Coverage
All Major Ecosystems
Style
Luxury / Mid-Range / Budget
The Absolute Ultimate Uganda Experience
This is the safari of a lifetime — 35 days exploring every corner of Uganda's extraordinary biodiversity. From the papyrus swamps where Shoebills stalk their prey to the snow-line of the Rwenzori Mountains, from the remote wilderness of Kidepo Valley to the mist-shrouded Albertine Rift forests, this journey leaves nothing unexplored.
Target over 1000 bird species — more than half of Africa's avifauna — including Uganda's only endemic Fox's Weaver, the legendary Green-breasted Pitta, and the complete suite of 23+ Albertine Rift endemics. Combine world-class birding with mountain gorilla encounters, chimpanzee tracking, and photography across landscapes that range from sun-baked savannahs to cloud forests.
Designed for serious birders and wildlife photographers who demand the complete experience, this safari provides unhurried exploration with expert guidance, ensuring every species, every habitat, and every photographic opportunity is maximized.
Why This Safari is Unparalleled
Species Milestone
1000+ bird species is a life-list game-changer. This safari covers every habitat type across Uganda's 1063 recorded species, maximizing your encounter rate with systematic coverage.
- • Wetlands: Shoebill, African Finfoot, papyrus specialists
- • Forests: Albertine endemics, Green-breasted Pitta
- • Savannahs: Fox's Weaver, Karamoja specialties
- • Montane: Rwenzori endemics, alpine species
Complete Geographic Coverage
Unlike shorter tours, this safari explores every birding region:
- • Lake Victoria Basin wetlands
- • Albertine Rift montane forests (4 sectors)
- • Western lowland rainforests
- • Northern savannah wilderness
- • Eastern highlands & volcanic slopes
- • Karamoja semi-arid scrublands
Big 5 Wildlife Encounters
Beyond birds, experience Uganda's iconic megafauna:
- • Mountain Gorillas (Bwindi & Mgahinga)
- • Chimpanzees (Kibale & Budongo)
- • Tree-Climbing Lions (Ishasha)
- • White Rhinos (Ziwa Sanctuary)
- • Elephants, leopards, buffalos across reserves
- • Rothschild's Giraffe, hippos, crocodiles
Photography Paradise
35 days ensures optimal lighting and positioning:
- • Sunrise/sunset at every signature location
- • Boat safaris for waterbird reflections
- • Forest hides for shy species
- • Game drive positioning for big mammals
- • Landscape photography across dramatic terrains
- • Cultural photography in Karamoja region
Ultimate Bird Targets
Uganda's Only Endemic
• Fox's Weaver (Pian Upe)
Wetland Icons (×3 Sites)
• Shoebill
• Papyrus
Gonolek
• African Finfoot
Forest Mega-Tick
• Green-breasted Pitta (Kibale)
Albertine Rift (23+)
• Rwenzori Turaco
• African Green
Broadbill
• Grauer's Swamp Warbler
Karamoja Specialties
• Karamoja Apalis
• Black-breasted
Barbet
• Kori Bustard, Ostrich
Rare & Elusive
• African Skimmer
• Nahan's Francolin
•
Jackson's Francolin
Ready for the Ultimate Uganda Experience?
35 days. Every ecosystem. 1000+ bird species. The safari of a lifetime awaits.