Nature Birding Tours

Uganda is one of Africa’s richest birding destinations, hosting over 1,080 recorded bird species across wetlands, rainforests, savannahs, and montane ecosystems. From globally rare wetland specialists to Albertine Rift endemics found nowhere else on Earth, Uganda offers exceptional birding experiences for both dedicated birdwatchers and nature-focused travelers. Our Nature & Birding Tours are designed to explore Uganda’s most important bird habitats while promoting conservation, responsible travel, and meaningful encounters with nature

Key Rare, Endemic & Vulnerable Bird Species in Uganda

Shoebill Stork

Shoebill Stork

Location: Mabamba Swamp, Ziwa Rhino, Murchison Falls/Delta

Fox’s Weaver

Fox’s Weaver

Location:  Lake Opeta, Lake Bisina, and the Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve

Nahan’s Francolin

Nahan’s Francolin

Location: Budongo Forest Reserve, Mabira Forest, Bugoma Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Purple-breasted Sunbird

Purple-breasted Sunbird

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and the Rwenzori Mountains

Red-faced Barbet

Red-faced Barbet

Location: Lake Mburo National Park

Standard-winged Nightjar

Standard-winged Nightjar

Location: Lake Mburo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park

Secretary Bird

Secretary Bird

Location: Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park. and Murchison Falls National Park

Green breast pitta

Green-breasted pitta

Location: Kibale Forest National Park, Budongo Forest Reserve, and Mabira Forest.

Double collared sunbird

Double collared sunbird

Location: Rwenzori Mountains, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Rwenzori Turaco

Rwenzori Turaco

Location: Rwenzori mountain range and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Gaurwers broadbill

Gaurwers broadbill

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

African biculate

African biculate

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale National Park