Bird Uganda Safaris

04/05/2026

Rock Pratincole

29/04/2026

Lelwel Hartbeest at Murchison Falls National Park Uganda

27/04/2026

We had to look again when we heard that whistle. 🎶

Meet the White-faced Whistling Duck, a real highlight of Uganda’s wetlands. Its bright white face stands out against deep chestnut and black feathers.

These social birds are almost always seen in lively flocks around Lake Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, and Murchison Falls. You’ll probably hear their clear three-note call before you see them.

Uganda’s wetlands are full of surprises, so come see the magic for yourself. Book your birding safari with Bird Uganda Safaris today.

26/04/2026

Rhetorical

20/04/2026

A Gorilla Story

In the Virunga highlands, the moment comes quietly as a gorilla family appears, moving calmly just a few meters away. Many people call this encounter life-changing, much like Sir David Attenborough describes in the film.

The excitement of the trek blends with the rare chance to witness these animals up close, and when the silverback looks at you, it feels as if time stands still.

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14/04/2026

During our safari along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, we encountered one of Africa's most graceful hunters: the Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis).

We watched closely as it moved through the shallows with quiet precision. Its bill stayed underwater while its feet stirred the muddy bottom to flush out fish and aquatic insects. This foraging technique truly shows patience and instinct.

With soft white feathers touched with pink, bright red facial skin, and its unmistakable golden bill, this bird is truly a living work of art. It can reach 105 cm in height and has a wingspan of up to 165 cm, making it a real giant in Uganda's wetlands.

Uganda is home to more than 1,090 bird species, and the Kazinga Channel alone will fill your lens faster than you can keep up. From the stork's patient stalk to the distant call of the Fish Eagle, every moment on the water here is unforgettable.

Booking season is NOW OPEN. Whether you're a seasoned lister ticking off life list or a first-time visitor inspired by Africa's beauty, Uganda will exceed your expectations.

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13/04/2026

L’Hoest’s monkeys in territorial fights at Bwindi Uganda

12/04/2026

05/04/2026

Shoebill viewing at Mabamba Uganda. This the best place to find shoebills in the whole World

03/04/2026

Some game drives are just ordinary, but then there are the unforgettable ones that stay with you long after the dust settles on your boots.

In the acacia woodland of , we looked up and saw her. A leopard lay across the broad fork of a tree, her spotted coat blending into the dappled shade. She wasn't hiding. She just didn't need to.

Leopards are solitary, secretive, and perfectly adapted for a life mostly out of sight. They are ambush hunters: patient, careful, and very effective.

But high in a tree, with the world below and no threats around, they show a different side—relaxed and almost thoughtful.

She rested her chin on her paws and watched us with the calm confidence of an animal that knows it is the most capable in the area.

For leopards, trees are much more than just a place to rest. They use the branches to store their kills safely away from lions and hyenas, to look out over the savannah, and to sleep through the hottest part of the day without being disturbed.

Unlike most big cats, leopards climb down headfirst. Watching one come down a tree trunk is a display of skill and balance that feels almost like a performance.

Then, just as quietly as before, something changed. She stood up, got ready, and moved to the trunk. She climbed down headfirst with a smoothness that seemed almost impossible.

One moment she was in the tree, and the next she was walking through the golden grass, her tail low, already blending back into the bush.

That's the thing about leopards. They share only what they want to, and today, in Uganda's beautiful wilderness, she chose to give us everything.

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