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Uganda - Birds & Gorillas

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Uganda - Birds & Gorillas 2026

21 Jul 2026 - 06 Aug 2026 (17 days)

USD9,295 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman

Pricing notes : 2025 permit costs (per person): Gorilla = $800, Chimp = $250

Tour price (Per person): USD9,295 * GBP6,536 * EUR7,575 * AUD13,685

Single Supplement: USD950 * GBP668 * EUR774 * AUD1,399

Uganda - Birds & Gorillas (Small Group) I 2026

11 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2026 (17 days)

USD10,795 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

Pricing notes : 2025 permit costs (per person): Gorilla = $800, Chimp = $250

Tour price (Per person): USD10,795 * GBP7,591 * EUR8,798 * AUD15,894

Single Supplement: USD950 * GBP668 * EUR774 * AUD1,399

Uganda - Birds & Gorillas (Small Group) II 2026

01 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2026 (17 days)

USD10,795 - 4 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

Pricing notes : 2025 permit costs (per person): Gorilla = $800, Chimp = $250

Tour price (Per person): USD10,795 * GBP7,591 * EUR8,798 * AUD15,894

Single Supplement: USD950 * GBP668 * EUR774 * AUD1,399

Uganda - Birds & Gorillas 2027

21 Jul 2027 - 06 Aug 2027 (17 days)

USD9,995 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

Pricing notes : 2025 permit costs (per person): Gorilla = $800, Chimp = $250

Tour price (Per person): USD9,995 * GBP7,028 * EUR8,146 * AUD14,716

Single Supplement: USD1,050 * GBP738 * EUR856 * AUD1,546

Uganda - Birds & Gorillas (Small Group) I 2027

11 Aug 2027 - 27 Aug 2027 (17 days)

USD11,595 - 4 Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

Pricing notes : 2025 permit costs (per person): Gorilla = $800, Chimp = $250

Tour price (Per person): USD11,595 * GBP8,153 * EUR9,450 * AUD17,072

Single Supplement: USD1,050 * GBP738 * EUR856 * AUD1,546

From the source of the White Nile on Lake Victoria to the snow-capped Ruwenzori Range, the montane forests of the Virunga volcanoes, harbouring some of the last remaining Mountain Gorillas, to the extensive savannas around the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls, Uganda is an equatorial country of astonishing contrasts! No other area in Africa can match its amazing diversity of habitats (in an area approximately the size of Great Britain!), and this richness is reflected in its incredible bird list of over 1,000 species, making it arguably the richest African birding destination. Amongst these are many highly sought-after birds, including the unique Shoebill and the numerous spectacular endemics of the Albertine Rift Mountains. This tour provides a comprehensive coverage of Uganda while staying at some great lodges, and aside from the birds (over 500 species of them!), it offers superb game viewing and the chance to track Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees!

Please note: We cannot guarantee the availability of gorilla or chimp trekking permits, early booking is recommended to secure these permits. Permits costs are set by the Ugandan government and are non-refundable.

The listed Rockjumper leader will not accompany this tour unless a minimum of 6 guests are signed up. In the case of less sign-ups, a professional and very experienced local guide will lead the tour instead.

 

Top Birds

Shoebill; Heuglin’s & Handsome Spurfowls; Nahan’s Partridge; Cassin’s Hawk-Eagle; Grauer’s Broadbill; Red-faced Barbet; Green-breasted Pitta; Papyrus Gonolek; Lühder’s & Bocage’s Bushshrikes; Pennant-winged Nightjar; Red-throated Alethe; Ituri Batis; Great Blue Turaco; Blue Malkoha; Black Bee-eater; Blue-throated Roller; African Dwarf, Chocolate-backed, Shining-blue & Blue-breasted Kingfishers; Grauer’s & Neumann’s Warblers; Uganda & Red-throated Woodland Warblers; Fraser’s Rufous Thrush; White-tailed & Red-tailed Ant Thrushes; Lowland Masked, Mountain Masked & Ruwenzori Apalises; Afep & White-naped Pigeons; Red-chested Owlet; White-spotted Flufftail; African Finfoot; Brown-chested Lapwing; Grey-winged, Blue-shouldered & White-bellied Robin-Chats; Equatorial Akalat; White-bellied Crested Flycatcher; Magpie Mannikin; Joyful, Kakamega, Ansorge’s & Toro Olive Greenbuls; Dusky & Grey-chested Babblers; Jameson’s Antpecker; Dusky Crimsonwing; Weyns's & Strange Weavers; Mountain Sooty & Lowland Sooty Boubous; Forest & White-headed Wood Hoopoes; Speckle-breasted Woodpecker.

Top Mammals

Mountain Gorilla; Chimpanzee; L’Hoest’s, Red-tailed, Blue, Tantalus & Patas Monkeys; Guereza; Grey-cheeked Mangabey; Ugandan Red Colobus; African Elephant; Chequered Elephant Shrew; Leopard; Lion; Plain's Zebra; Forest Hog; Rothschild's Giraffe; African Buffalo; Common Eland; Common Hippopotamus; Bunyaro Rabbit.

Habitats Covered

mid-altitude & montane rainforest, woodlands, acacia savanna, grasslands, wetlands, papyrus swamps

Expected Climate

tropical to hot with some rain expected, much cooler in highlands

Max Group Size

3 - 5 with 1 local leader / 6 - 10 with 1 Rockjumper leader & 1 local birding leader

Tour Pace & Walking

moderate pace with some longer walks and drives

Accommodation

comfortable to luxurious guesthouses and hotels with some more basic facilities

Ease of Birding

moderate with some challenging species

Number of Species Expected

±550

Other Attractions

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Nile & Kazinga cruises, Murchison Falls, African art

Photographic Opportunities

good

What our clients say about us

Daniel Danckwerts
JH - Uganda 2019

Daniel Danckwerts' fantastic field skills and knowledge, combined with his sense of humour and enthusiasm for showing as many birds as possible to all participants make him an ideal birding guide.

Daniel Danckwerts
AM - Uganda 2019

Firstly, I want to express my amazement at the skills and knowledge of your guides, including Daniel Danckwerts. I cannot imagine how they become so proficient in the birds of several different countries! Daniel also seemed to have good organisational skills. Daniel was also respectful and professional with the group, and we all liked him.

Daniel Danckwerts
AF - Uganda 2019

Daniel Danckwerts is an excellent guide, very skilled at finding and identifying birds, very energetic, and clearly dedicated to helping all the clients see the birds. He is a good conversationalist, knowledgeable on many subjects and very enjoyable to bird with. I would happily go on future tours with him.

David Hoddinott
PM & SM, Uganda

This tour more than met all our expectations: in terms of sightings, accommodations, leadership, and magnificence of the country. Of course, we knew David Hoddinott, and knew he would be superb. We'd highly recommend Rockjumper's Uganda tour, we loved it and appreciate David's expertise and leadership.

David Hoddinott
WM & TB, Uganda 2019

We so very much enjoyed traveling with you throughout Uganda, and now we know why it is one of your favourite destinations in Africa. Thank you for everything - your guiding, birding and organisational skills, your patience and your good company.

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