East Africa sits at the crossing point of several major bird zones, and few regions on earth pack in more species per square kilometre. From the shoebill stork in Uganda's wetlands to flamingos on Kenya's Rift Valley lakes, our birding safaris are paced for serious listers and casual enthusiasts alike.
Uganda alone holds over 1,090 recorded bird species, more than any country of its size in Africa, thanks to a mix of forest, savannah, wetland and montane habitats packed into a small area.
We build birding itineraries around specific target species where useful, and always pair a specialist birding guide with our standard driver-guide for the best combination of local knowledge and access.
Forest, savannah, wetland and montane habitats mean huge species variety in short distances.
Albertine Rift endemics found nowhere else on the continent.
Papyrus swamps hold the elusive, prehistoric-looking shoebill stork.
Our specialist birding guides can identify species by call alone and know the reliable sites for hard-to-find target birds.
Every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, pace and budget.
Birding is good year-round, though November to April adds Palearctic migrants passing through, boosting species counts further.
Yes, we recommend bringing your own pair; spare binoculars can be arranged on request but personal gear is preferred for serious birders.
Yes, most of our itineraries blend birding stops with standard game drives so non-birding companions stay engaged too.
