Bird Watching Safari

Product Description

A Bird Watching Safari in Kibale National Park is an exciting guided trek through a rich tropical rainforest that is home to over 375 recorded bird species.

Activity Overview

• Location: Starts at the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre and extends into the forest and nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
• Duration: Half-day or full-day guided walks (Bigodi trails average about 4 hours).
• Starting Time: Guided walks usually begin early at 7:00 AM.
• Best Time to Go: Peak birding occurs during the wet seasons from March to May and September to November, or for migratory birds from November to April.

Highlights & Key Species

• Special Sightings: Spot the elusive Green-breasted Pitta, Great Blue Turaco, Blue-headed Bee-eater, and Cassin's Spinetail.
• Primate Encounters: Catch glimpses of some of Kibale’s 13 primate species, including red-tailed monkeys and colobus monkeys, along the birding trails.
• Expert Guides: Professional ranger guides share deep knowledge of bird calls, forest ecology, and local plant life.

What to Bring

• Sturdy field clothing and a waterproof rain jacket
• Binoculars and a field guide book
• Insect repellent and sunscreen
• Drinking water and a hat

Features

• 1. Guided walk through Bigodi's swamp forest and papyrus wetland, home to over 200 bird species
• 2. Chance to spot rare species like the great blue turaco and shoebill stork, plus eight primate species
• 3. Proceeds support the local community that manages and protects the sanctuary

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