A 2 Days Birding in Semuliki National Park offers a rewarding opportunity to experience the rich avian diversity of this excellent Ugandan destination. Semuliki National Park is renowned for its West African forest bird species, making it a prime location for birdwatchers. The park also harbors a variety of other wildlife, including primates and forest elephants.
Key bird species to see;
West African forest species: Piping Hornbill, Congo Serpent Eagle, Red-thighed Sparrowhawk, Black Dwarf Hornbill, and Spot-breasted Ibis, among many.
Albertine Rift endemics;
Red-Billed Dwarf Hornbill, Nkulengu Rail, Yellow-Throated Cuckoo and Black Dwarf Hornbill among others.
Other bird species to see: Blue-Bellied Malimbe, Chestnut-Breasted Negrofinch, Orange-Checked Waxbill, Leaf-Love, Swamp Palm Bulbul, Lemon-Bellied Crombec, Maxwell’s Black Weaver, and others.
Rarely shoebill stork best viewed while on a boat ride on Lake Albert.
Best Time to visit;
The dry season is ideal for birding, which happens from December -February and from June -August. They are best spotted through woodland trails within the park.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Semuliki National Park ‘’6 to 7hrs’’
Start with an early morning drive from Kampala or Entebbe to Semuliki National Park. You will drive through rewarding countryside, scenic landscapes, with a picnic lunch. Arrive in the late afternoon, check into your accommodation, and head on a nature walk along the Sempaya Nature trail. This trail is known for its hot springs and diverse birdlife, including forest birds and sightings of the rare Nkulengu Rail.
In the evening, go enjoy a birding walk in the evening around the lodge area, searching for active species during that time. Dinner and an overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning boat ride /Depart to Kampala
After morning breakfast, head out to experience a boat ride on Lake Albert with a chance to spot water bird species, including the Shoebill stork, Blue Swallow, and Swamp Palm Bulbul, among others. Later in the early afternoon, go on a game drive en route back to Kampala or Entebbe, keeping an eye wide open to watch forest elephants, buffaloes, among others. End of the tour.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Tour Includes;
- Park fees
- Birding fee
- Ground transportation
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Accommodation
- All activities
Tour Excludes;
- International flights
- Visas
- Tip
- Laundry services
