Uganda 2023 main tour

      Entebbe, Uganda

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      Uganda 2023 main tour

      Entebbe, Uganda

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      AB
      23 reviews
      Dec 9 - 22, 2023
      Group size: 10 - 30
      Uganda 2023 main tour
      Entebbe, Uganda
      American Birding Association
      23 reviews
      Dec 9 - 22, 2023
      Group size: 10 - 30

      About this trip

      Uganda is considered one of the most beautiful and biodiverse countries in Africa. From the papyrus-fringed Lake Victoria over the snow-capped Rwenzori Range to the extensive savannas around Murchison Falls, the ‘Pearl of Africa’ boasts enormous habitat diversity, and thus an incredible bird list!


      We will be guided by top female guides, supporting the Uganda Women Birders in their efforts to train women in nature guiding and bird watching, teach children about nature and ecology, enhance environmental awareness among the public, and provide an avenue for women to secure sustainable employment alongside men in a traditionally male-dominated sector.

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      Basic itinerary

      9 Dec. 2023: Arrival in Entebbe (EBB)

      10 Dec. 2023: Mabamba Swamp and travel to Lake Mburo

      11 Dec. 2023: Lake Mburo National Park

      12 Dec. 2023: Travel to Bwindi

      13 Dec. 2023: Gorilla tracking (optional) or birding in Bwindi

      14 Dec. 2023: Birding Bwindi

      15 Dec. 2023: Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

      16 Dec. 2023: Queen Elizabeth National Park

      17 Dec. 2023: Travel to Kibale Forest National Park

      18 Dec. 2023: Chimpanzee tracking

      19 Dec. 2023: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park

      20 Dec. 2023: Murchison Falls National Park

      21 Dec. 2023: Travel to Entebbe

      22 Dec. 2023: Botanical Gardens (optional) and transfer to Entebbe airport (EBB)

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      What’s included

      • Accommodation
        13 hotel nights
      • Meals
        3 meals per day from dinner on day 1 until breakfast until day 14. Including non-alcoholic beverages during meals.
      • Transportation
        All in-country private transportation to and from sites visited. Transportation from airport to hotel and day 1 and from hotel to airport on day 14.
      • Guiding fees
        All guiding fees for tour leaders and local guides.
      • Entrance fees
        All entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary.
      • Activities
        All non-optional activities as described in the itinerary.

      What’s not included

      • Gorilla tracking
        Gorilla tracking is an optional activity and not included in the base price. Permits cost $700 per person and sell out soon, so reserve your permit as early as possible!
      • Internat transportation
        Transportation to and from start/end point of the tour.
      • Alcoholic beverages
        Alcoholic beverages
      • Personal purchases
        Items such as (but not limited to) calls, laundry, souvenirs etc.
      • Tips
        Any tips you would like to offer tour leaders, guides, drivers, porters, wait staff, housekeeping etc. for outstanding service.

      Available Packages

      Double room (price per person)

      This is the price per person in a shared (double or twin room). If you wish to book for 2 people in a shared room, don't forget to buy 2 tickets!

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      $6,500
      Deposit: $3,250
      Past Trip
      Single room

      This is the price for 1 person in a single room.

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      $7,800
      Deposit: $3,900
      Past Trip

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      AB
      American Birding Association
      23 reviews
      The ABA exists to build a better world by sharing the positive values and irresistible excitement of birding. We are a connector for all birders where they will feel part of a community, interact with fellow birders, and make fulfilling relationships with each other and nature. We provide resources to our members and the birding community at large on our website, through our print publications, our podcast, in-person events, festivals, and tours, partnerships, and ABA Community network. Wherever you find birders, you’ll find ABA.
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      Reviews

      LS
      The ABA Belize tour was just about as wonderful as it could possibly get. Our knowledgeable guides helped us find an incredible array of fabulous birds in many beautiful and historic locales. Collared Trogans presiding over ancient Mayan sites, Lesser Yellow-headed Vultures wheeling along exquisite shorelines, Violet Sabrewings whizzing through a tropical paradise and, yes, a dozen Jabirus hanging out at a chicken processing plant! We got to experience four different parts of the country along with a taste of the varied cultures and cuisines that call Belize home. Our accommodations were excellent and locally owned. And my fellow travelers were some of the nicest, funniest people I have had the pleasure to meet. Between Puma and Yucatán Nightjar sightings, we simply had a blast!
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      By Liz S for ABA Belize 2024 on Apr 11, 2024
      JF
      This was my first group birding trip not only with ABA, but with anyone. It was absolutely fantastic. Katinka Domen did an incredible job working with our local guide, Philip Balderamos, and the local operator, Roni Martinez, not only in selecting excellent places to stay but also selecting the incredible variety of habitats in which to bird. Philip is incredibly knowledgeable about birds, habitats and local culture & history. Katinka was also amazing in her knowledge of local birds. With the two of them leading the way, the eight of us - counting :Philip and Katinka - got 285 birds in ten days of great birding. My greatest fear is that I am now spoiled for future trips! I encourage the ABA to do another trip to Belize soon. The country is beautiful, the people are incredibly friendly, everyplace we stayed was clean and comfortable, and every meal from breakfast to supper was exceptional. English is the official language and US dollars are accepted everywhere - BZ$2 to US$1. I will definitely be signing on for tours in 2025.
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      By James F for ABA Belize 2024 on Apr 03, 2024
      CK
      This was our first trip to Africa. It was a wonderful experience. The people in Rwanda were very friendly and welcoming. Since this was our first trip to Africa and the birds we saw were amazing, and mostly new to us, with names and images only seen in field guides prior to this trip. Our guides Katinka and Patricia worked very hard to make this trip as enjoyable as possible for everyone, but as in any group of people there are some participants that demand a little more attention than others. I suggest that in future trip this inequity be addressed so people that are less aggressive don't feel left out at times.
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      By CHARLES K for ABA Rwanda 2023 on Jan 01, 2024
      RS
      The trip was excellent. Katinka did a great job handling all the details and finding birds. The accommodations and food were very good. The ability to spend time tracking chimps and mountain gorillas really made the trip unique. Rwanda was clean, safe, and very hospitable..
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      By Richard S for ABA Rwanda 2023 on Jan 01, 2024
      AK
      Awesome trip. The guides were outstanding, so patient and knowledgeable
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      By Andreas K for Colombia 2023 on Sep 25, 2023
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