07 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 (5 days)
USD2,495 - 2 Spaces Available on this guaranteed departure
Tour Leader: Glen Valentine
Tour Leader: Local Leader
Tour price (Per person): USD2,495 * GBP1,848 * EUR2,134 * AUD3,793
Single Supplement: USD260 * GBP193 * EUR222 * AUD395
Tour Leader: Nigel Redman
Tour price (Per person): USD2,695 * GBP1,997 * EUR2,306 * AUD4,097
Single Supplement: USD360 * GBP267 * EUR308 * AUD547
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour price (Per person): USD2,795 * GBP2,071 * EUR2,391 * AUD4,249
Single Supplement: USD360 * GBP267 * EUR308 * AUD547
Our short extension into the rarely visted east of Uganda is specifically cxonstructed to target the recently re-discovered Ugandan endemic Fox’s Weaver and the highly localised Karamoja Apalis. We also spend time at the species dense Mabira Forest, tracking down the elusive Yellow-lored Bristlebill, Brown-chested Alethe and two glowing seedeaters: Black-bellied Seedcracker and Red-headed Bluebill.
The listed Rockjumper leader will not accompany this tour unless a minimum of 7 guests are signed up. In the case of insufficient sign-ups, a professional and very experienced local guide will lead the tour instead.
Fox’s Weaver, Karamoja Apalis, Orange & Weyns’s Weavers, Orange-tufted Sunbird, Ross’s & Great Blue Turacos, Grey Parrot, Red-tailed & Yellow-lored Bristlebills, White-spotted Flufftail, Honeyguide & Toro Olive Greenbuls, Forest Wood Hoopoe, Grey & Yellow Longbills, Western Nicator, Tit-Hylia,
rainforest and Whistling Thorn savanna
tropical with some rain expected
3 - 6 with 1 local leader / 7 - 8 with 1 Rockjumper leader & 1 local birding leader
moderate pace with some longer walks and drives
city hotels with some more basic facilities
moderate with some challenging species
good
Amazed at how Andre Bernon was able to keep going, stay focused, and go about his task of finding the species so professionally. We missed very little, and had some great experiences with many of the primates, especially the Gorillas, and so many birds, with Shoebill and African Finfoot being stand out moments.
We asked for it, and we got it! This was a fabulous experience. Glen Valentine is a great leader. He has the ears of a cheerful bat, the eyes of a knowledgeable eagle, and the energy of a hummingbird. He is so happy to see the birds, we can't fail to be happy too. Our driver Hillary was a great asset to the trip. He is not only a great driver. He was unfailingly cheerful, very careful on our behalf. He knows his birds and mammals too! I am sure he could lead a good trip all by himself. Both Glen and Hilary used local guides and contacts to great effect. We always saw what was around to be seen with that added local expertise.
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.
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.
Nigel was a great guide, and very enjoyable to work with, as well as being very knowledgeable about the subject matter, not only the birds!
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