Birding
Uganda’s year round conducive climate, abundant water sources and diverse vegetation cover make it one
of the best birding destinations in Africa. Vast species of birds fly in from around the world throughout
the year and about 1,080 bird species have been recorded. Bird watching can be done in Uganda’s many
National Parks and forests as well as during boat rides where birds can be seen by the banks of various
water bodies in the country.
Birding can be carried out from various spots such as Mabamba Bay Wetland which is one of the few
places where the rare Shoebill Stork can be found, Murchison Falls National Park
where about, 450 bird species have been recorded and these can best be seen during a wildlife game drive through the
park or when on a boat ride and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
where about, 350 species of birds can be found and these include; Black-billed Turaco, African Green Broadbill,
Chapin’s Flycatcher, Fraser’s Eagle, Handsome Francolin, Collared Apalis, White-bellied Robin Chat among many others.