Medium Birding Tours (8-15 Days)
Immerse yourself in Uganda's incredible avian diversity. These expertly crafted itineraries combine multiple habitats—wetlands, forests, savannas—for comprehensive birding experiences and impressive species lists.
9-Day Birding & Photography Adventure
Wings, Light & Lenses
Trip Code: UBDMSU-003
Destinations: Mabamba • Lake Mburo • Kibale • Queen Elizabeth NP
Capture the call of the wild on this 9-day birding and photography safari. From Shoebills in Mabamba Swamp to the rare Green-breasted Pitta in Kibale Forest, and bee-eaters along the Kazinga Channel. Every moment is a frame worth capturing with wetlands, forests, and savannahs bursting with wings and light.
9-Day Shoebill, Forest & Savannah Safari
Wetlands to the Nile Delta
Trip Code: UBDMSU-031
Destinations: Entebbe • Mabamba • Budongo • Murchison Falls
Explore Uganda's premier birding destinations from Entebbe's wetlands to the Nile delta, encountering the iconic Shoebill, Guinea-Congolian forest biome species, and riverine waterbirds. Expert guides and unhurried schedules ensure rewarding experiences for birders and photographers alike.
10-Day Forest & Endemic Birding Safari
Albertine Rift Jewels
Trip Code: UBDMSU-026
Destinations: Mabira • Budongo • Semliki • Bwindi
Uganda's forests are home to some of Africa's rarest and most dazzling birds. From canopy-dwelling turacos and elusive barbets of Mabira and Budongo, to the endemic jewels of Semliki and Bwindi. Expect intimate encounters with Albertine Rift endemics including Rwenzori Turaco and Red-collared Mountain Babbler.
14-Day Birding Uganda Lifers
Shoebill to Kidepo
Trip Code: UBDMSU-002
Destinations: Mabamba • Mount Elgon • Pian Upe • Kidepo Valley NP
Step into Uganda's wild east and remote north where the country's most remarkable birds await. From 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. A quest for the rare and extraordinary spanning over 2,135 km.
Ready for Your Uganda Birding Expedition?
These comprehensive tours offer the perfect balance of time and coverage, allowing you to explore multiple ecosystems and accumulate impressive species lists.
Why Choose Medium Birding Tours?
Perfect for serious birders who want comprehensive coverage of Uganda's diverse habitats without rushing.
High Species Count
Cover multiple habitats and ecosystems for impressive bird lists (300-500+ species)
Multiple Destinations
Visit 4-6 key birding locations including forests, wetlands, and savannas
Endemic Specialists
Target Albertine Rift endemics and other rare regional specialties
Photography Time
Unhurried pace allows for quality photography and multiple sightings