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Uganda - Birds & Gorillas (Small Group)

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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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD10,795 (GBP8,368 * EUR9,521 * AUD16,806)

Single Supplement: USD950 (GBP736 * EUR838 * AUD1,479)

This tour pairs with: Uganda - Fox's Weaver Extension 2026

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

Uganda - Birds & Gorillas (Small Group) II 2026

01 Dec 2026 - 17 Dec 2026 (17 days)

USD10,795 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Paul Varney

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Tour Price (Per person): USD10,795 (GBP8,368 * EUR9,521 * AUD16,806)

Single Supplement: USD950 (GBP736 * EUR838 * AUD1,479)

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

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

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Tour Price (Per person): USD11,595 (GBP8,988 * EUR10,227 * AUD18,051)

Single Supplement: USD1,050 (GBP814 * EUR926 * AUD1,635)

This tour pairs with: Uganda - Fox's Weaver Extension 2027

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

Uganda - Birds & Gorillas (Small Group) I 2028

09 Aug 2028 - 25 Aug 2028 (17 days)

USD12,200 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: David Hoddinott

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Tour Price (Per person): USD12,200 (GBP9,457 * EUR10,761 * AUD18,993)

This tour pairs with: Uganda - Fox's Weaver Extension 2028

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* 2025 permit costs (per person): Gorilla = $800, Chimp = $250

Uganda - Birds & Gorillas (Small Group) II 2028

02 Dec 2028 - 18 Dec 2028 (17 days)

USD12,200 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Adam Walleyn

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Tour Price (Per person): USD12,200 (GBP9,457 * EUR10,761 * AUD18,993)

Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* 2025 permit costs (per person): Gorilla = $800, Chimp = $250

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 Valley. 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: As we cannot guarantee the availability of gorilla permits, we suggest you book very early if you would like to purchase one for the optional gorilla trek. As of mid 2022, these permits are US$ 700 per person (non-refundable).

Top Birds

Shoebill, Ring-necked, Heuglin’s & Nahan’s Spurfowls, Cassin’s Hawk-Eagle, Pennant-winged Nightjar, Grauer’s Broadbill, Red-faced Barbet, Green-breasted Pitta, Papyrus Gonolek, Lühder’s, Many-coloured & Bocage’s Bushshrikes, Red-throated Alethe, Ituri Batis, Great Blue Turaco, Dusky & Olive Long-tailed Cuckoos, 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 and Ruwenzori Apalises, Afep & White-naped Pigeons, Greyish Eagle-Owl, 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, Giant Forest Hog, L’Hoest’s Monkey, Central African Red Colobus, Leopard, Lion, Chequered Elephant Shrew

Habitats Covered

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

Expected Climate

tropical with some rain expected, cooler in highlands

Max Group Size

6 with 1 Rockjumper 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

excellent

What our clients say about us

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.

Daniel Danckwerts
CH - Uganda 2019

Our Rockjumper guide, Daniel Danckwerts, was super. He was focused on getting us onto the birds especially but was personable and handled logistics and details to make our experience the best it could be. He was enthusiastic, kind, and engaging.

Julian Parsons
PK, Uganda 2023

I was very pleased with Julian Parsons as our guide. He is an excellent birder and guide. The entire tour went as smoothly as one could expect, largely due to Julians work.

Daniel Danckwerts
HR & LR - Uganda 2019

Daniel Danckwerts was an excellent guide, incredibly keen and always friendly, positive and helpful. His knowledge of birds and their lifestyles was fantastic.

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.

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