Uganda is well known as a birding safari paradise; one of the most bird-rich countries of Africa. The diversity and number of birds in this country are truly bountiful. Circle K Safaris has been arranging for safaris to Uganda since the early 1980's and to-date it still remains a favorite birding destination for many. Why, one may ask?

No other area in Africa can match its diversity of habitats.This richness is reflected in its incredible bird list of over 1,000 species. Amongst these are many highly sought-after birds, such as the unique Shoebill and numerous spectacular endemics of the Albertine Rift Valley, currently impossible to find anywhere else. The huge bird list is all the more remarkable given the small size of the country, making it, without any doubt, the richest African birding destination.

We have covered here just a few locations where we organize birding safaris. Destinations we are sure will surpass your expectation. These include:-

Kibale forest national park: Here you will find the red winged francolin, red chested fluftail, white napped pigeon, African pita, white-naped pigeon, Joyful greenbul, grey winged pigeon, Abyssinian ground thrush, grey throated fly catcher, white bellied crested flycatcher masker, Uganda woodland warbler, and the chestnut-winged starling. In total, you will find over 300 bird species at this national park.
Queen Elizabeth national park: Over 500 bird species, includes 11 types of king fisher, several falcons eagles and other raptors, flamingos, shoebill, African skimmer, white-winged warbler, papyrus Gonolek, and black bee-eater.
Bwindi Impenetrable National park: Bwindi is known as one of the richest flora and fauna forests of East Africa. It has over 350 bird species. Here you will easily find the Albertine rift Endemics, Archer's Robin chat, Kive gorund thrush, Collared apalis, yellow-eyed black flycatcher, rwenzori batis and strange weaver, Buhoma-Ruhinja Black Bee eater, and the African Green Broadbill.
Murchison Falls national park: Over 350 bird species including the giant shoebill, bee-eater, giant kingfisher, shoebill stork and other numerous species.
Budongo Forest: You will see the Shining blue kingfisher, and White crested Turaco.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary: Whitespotted crake and the black billed Turaco.
Mgahinga National Park: Here you will find of some of Uganda’s most spectacular birds such as the Scarce Rwenzori Turaco, Lagden’s Bush Shrike and scarlet-tufted Malachite sunbird.

A birding safari to East Africa is not complete until you have been to any of these parks and seen some of the most spectacular birds in the world here in Uganda. There is no doubt that Uganda is the epitome of birding safaris in East Africa. Contact us now to organize yours!