Birds of East Africa

14 Days from $18,450 per person

Birders sharpen your pencils. This incredible and diverse itinerary is guaranteed to add some 'lifers' to the list. Thanks to diverse terrain and the perfect confluence of migration routes, East Africa is one of the richest regions in the world for bird diversity. Uganda alone is home to staggering 1,066 species. Polish your binoculars and keep your eyes open for Shoebill Storks at Murchison Falls, Blue Turaco at Ndali, Red Turaco in the Mattew's Range and gorgeous flamingo flocks on Lake Nakuru. Round your trip out with some classic African big game viewing. 

At a Glance:

  • 1 Night Hotel No. 5
  • 2 Nights Nile Safari Lodge
  • 3 Nights Ndali Lodge
  • 1 Night Tamarind Tree Hotel
  • 2 Nights Loldia House
  • 2 Nights Lewa Safari Camp
  • 3 Nights Kitich Camp
 
Hotel No. 5
Day 1Entebbe, Uganda
Hotel No. 51 Night
Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Entebbe, Hotel No.5 is a stylish boutique hotel. From the moment you arrive, you are warmly welcomed and cared for. With all luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and... More
Nile Safari Lodge
Day 2Murchison National Park, Uganda
Nile Safari Lodge2 Nights
Nile Safari Lodge is nestled on the southern bank of the River Nile and offers exclusive accommodation adjacent to one of the most romantic locations in Africa, Murchison Falls National Park. Fully... More
Ndali Lodge
Day 4Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda
Ndali Lodge3 Nights
Known as the Cradle of the Nile, Uganda is one of Africas best kept secrets and Ndali Lodge is nestled right in the heart of it. The lodge is on a working farm with beautiful views of the Rwenzori... More
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Day 7Nairobi, Kenya
Tamarind Tree Hotel1 Night
Ideally located just 5 kms southwest of the City within the spacious Carnivore grounds and its iconic Carnivore Restaurant, Tamarind Tree Hotel has easy access to Nairobi, its national park, and the... More
Loldia House
Day 8Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Loldia House2 Nights
Loldia House, built in the Second World War, nestles under ancient Acacia trees. Lush lawns run down to the shores of Lake Naivasha, the Great Rift Valleys highest and purest lake. There are beautiful... More
Lewa Safari Camp
Day 10Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
Lewa Safari Camp2 Nights
Lewa Safari Camp is situated in the far western side of the 65,000 acre Lewa Conservancy. Lewa has dramatic views to the south of snow capped Mt. Kenya, and to the north down to the arid lands of... More
Kitich Camp
Day 12Mathews Range, Kenya
Kitich Camp3 Nights
Kitich Camp is located in the remote Matthews Mountain Range, nestled in a verdant grove of fig trees, indigenous flowering shrubs and Cycad palms. It faces a bank of the Ngeng River, surrounded by... More

14 Days from $18,450 per person

Airfare: Regional Airfare Quote $250   Entebbe Intl - Nairobi Intl

WhatHow
Arrive Entebbe You are met on arrival. International flights TBD
Private TransferEntebbe Intl to Hotel No. 5
1 NightHOTEL NO. 5 - Entebbe, Uganda
(Luxury room - Daily breakfast)
Private TransferHotel No. 5 to Kajjansi Airstrip
Light Aircraft TransferKajjansi Airstrip - Bugungu Airstrip; met on arrival
Private Safari5 Night 6 Day Privately Guided Safari
Private Safari start: Your guide picks you up at Bugungu Airstrip. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge.
2 NightsNILE SAFARI LODGE - Murchison National Park, Uganda
(Banda - All meals & scheduled activities)
Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise around Murchison Falls
Light Aircraft TransferBugungu Airstrip - Kasese Airstrip; met on arrival by your next guide
Private TransferKasese Airstrip to Ndali Lodge (2-3 hrs)
3 NightsNDALI LODGE - Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda
(Cottage - All meals & scheduled activities)
TourKIBALE FOREST CHIMPANZEE TREK
Chimpanzee trek or chimpanzee habituation experience
Morning nature walk & afternoon swamp walk
Private Safari end: Your guide drops you off at Kasese Airstrip.
Light Aircraft TransferKasese Airstrip - Entebbe Intl
Scheduled Flight*Entebbe Intl - Nairobi Intl; met on arrival
Private TransferNairob Intl to Tamarind Tree Hotel
1 NightTAMARIND TREE HOTEL - Nairobi, Kenya
(Guest room - Daily breakfast)
Private TransferTamarind Tree Hotel to Nairobi Wilson
Private CharterNairobi Wilson - Naivasha Loldia; met on arrival
2 NightsLOLDIA HOUSE - Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(Guest Room - All meals, drinks (except premiums), laundry & scheduled activities)
Private CharterNaivasha Loldia - Lewa Conservancy; met on arrival
2 NightsLEWA SAFARI CAMP - Lewa Conservancy, Kenya
(Tent - All meals, drinks (except premiums), laundry & scheduled activities)
Private CharterLewa Conservancy to Kitich; met on arrival
3 NightsKITICH CAMP - Mathews Range, Kenya
(Tent - All meals, drinks (except premiums) & scheduled activities)
Private CharterKitich - Nanyuki; met on arrival
Light Aircraft TransferNanyuki - Nairobi Wilson; met on arrival
Car & driver at your disposal for shopping, sightseeing and dinner. Dropped off at Nairobi Intl
Depart NairobiInternational flights TBD

*Scheduled flights not included in the land arrangements

Per person sharing $18450

Trip cost includes:

  • All accommodations, tours, transfers & meals as listed
  • Light Aircraft Transfer - Kajjansi Airstrip - Bugungu Airstrip; met on arrival
  • Light Aircraft Transfer - Bugungu Airstrip - Kasese Airstrip; met on arrival by your next guide
  • Light Aircraft Transfer - Kasese Airstrip - Entebbe Intl
  • Private Charter - Nairobi Wilson - Naivasha Loldia; met on arrival
  • Private Charter - Naivasha Loldia - Lewa Conservancy; met on arrival
  • Private Charter - Lewa Conservancy to Kitich; met on arrival
  • Private Charter - Kitich - Nanyuki; met on arrival
  • Light Aircraft Transfer - Nanyuki - Nairobi Wilson; met on arrival

Excluded from the above costs:

  • International and regional airfare not listed above or marked with an asterisk (*) on confirmation of services
  • Travel Insurance (quoted separately) to cover cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage, money, and emergency evacuation back home.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, gratuities, baggage handling, excess baggage fees, excess weight fees, communications charges, cost of passport or visa, airport departure taxes and airfares, any sightseeing, beverages or meals not included in the itinerary, optional activities.