Birdwatching experiences in Uganda & Rwanda

Birdwatching  experiences in Uganda and Rwanda is the study or spotting of wild birds in their natural environment. And an ornithologist is a person who studies birds, while a birdwatcher is someone who is interested in wild birds. Birdwatchers normally use binoculars and different apps to help identify different bird species and to learn about their behavior and habitat.

Birding is one of the best activities one should do when on a trip in Uganda and Rwanda.

5 Best birding spots in Uganda

You can view birds on boat tours along the banks of Uganda’s many bodies of water, as well as in the country’s best-preserved national parks and forests. For birdwatching and birding expeditions, the majority of Uganda’s 35 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) have been identified.

Bwindi lmpenetrable National Park

Bwindi national park is one of the best premier destinations for bird watching in Africa, with a record of 400 bird species and 250 butterfly species. The Buhoma and Ruhija sectors, where forest and swamp birding occurs, are the sites of the majority of bird watching activities.

The lower part of Buhoma is renowned for being easily accessible and offering visitors the chance to witness species like the yellow-streaked greenbul and great blue turaco. watching birds in Bwindi costs $ 40 for foreign nonresidents $30 for foreign residents and 30,000 Uganda shillings for East Africans.

Kibale Forest National Park  

Kibale Forest National Park is one of the best bird watching destinations in Uganda with over 380 species of birds. Due to the fact that many birds are in breeding plumage.  June through September is the ideal time of year to go birdwatching in Kibale Forest. A guided forest walk is the only way to go bird watching in Kibale National Park. Visitors can see a wide range of bird species. Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is the best bird watching spot which is a community project where experienced local guides take birders on a 2-4 hour walking trail in search of various bird species.

Mabamba Bay Wetland

Mabamba is home to around 310 different bird species and receives large influxes of Palearctic migrants between October and March. Birdwatchers use a motorized wooden boat to navigate the vast marshes of Mabamba Swamp and its the best place to most birds such as Shoebill and many others.

Murchison Falls National Park

With over 470 bird species, Murchison Falls National Park is the largest national park in Uganda. There are very many birds in the park of which some are rare to see. The Gray crowned crane(Uganda’s National bird), Giant Kingfisher, Giant Heron, Shoebill stork, Abyssinian Ground Hornbills, Marabou stork, Black headed lapwing and Back-bellied Bustard among others.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mgahinga Gorilla National park is Uganda’s smallest park. Located in the South Western part of Uganda and is home to about 185 bird species. April through May and October through November are the finest times of year to observe the most colorful bird species at Mgahinga National Park.

 Best birding sports in Rwanda

Akagera National Park in the east and Nyungwe National Park in the west of Rwanda are frequently the focus of bad observers. Nonetheless, there is excellent birding throughout the nation, including in the vicinity of Kigali.

Nyungwe National Park

All year long, one can observe birds in Nyungwe Forest National Park. time of year. The greatest time is from March to May and from September to November, which are the wet season months. Because of the food that is available to the birds during this period, a wide range of colorful and migratory bird species can be observed.

Things to Bring on a Birdwatching Trip

Travelers should bring the following necessities when embarking on a bird watching excursion. A good camera, insect repellant, a wide-brimmed hat, good hiking shoes, binoculars, a rucksack, a field guide book, Flash light, Water bottle, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Notebook, Sun hat., and apply for the Visa before travelling.

Akagera National Park

With over 460 species drawn to its varied population, this national park is the ideal place to go birdwatching. Short boat trips are also available on the Akagera lakes, especially at Lake Ihema. Akagera National Park, which is open year-round during the dry season (June to September), is the best location for bird watching. There will be many aquatic birds for you to get up close and personal with. The African fish eagle, the open-billed stork, the marabou stork, herons, cormorants, and egrets.  Akagera National Park is home to the big five: lions, buffalo, elephants, leopards, and rhinos.

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