Uganda is one of the leading birding havens on the African continent. Actually one of the least explored fields in regards to Uganda wildlife is birding. Although a self-guided tour is highly recommended, you might require a professional guide for the best of the birding experience. However, in case you still love to explore sole; below is a self-guided itinerary to consider for your 14-day self-guided gorilla trekking and birding experience in Uganda

Day 1 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel of residence where you will spend the rest of the day. In case you plan to do any shopping for your trip, it is recommended that you do that on this day.

Day 2 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast at 6:30 am, you will set off for your journey to Fort portal. You will have your lunch en-route. In the afternoon you will relax to prepare for your next day self guided birding adventure.

Day 3 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast, transfer to Semuliki valley national park for a full day birding experience. You might have to pack some food for your full-day trip. We also recommend a visit to Sempaya hot springs. In the evening you will transfer back to your lodge in Fort portal town.

Day 4 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast at your lodge in Fort portal, transfer to Kibale forest national park for a full day birding and nature walk experience. We also recommend you pack for snacks for the full day birding experience. After your full-day birding experience, you will transfer to your desired lodge around Kibale forest national park.

Day 5 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast, transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, preferably the Buhoma sector. You will relax in the afternoon to prepare for your full-day birding experience the next day.

Day 6 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast, you will set off for your full-day birding experience in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. We recommend you pack your food for the best forest lunch picnic. Please note, you will be required to hire a game ranger in all the above national parks. After your full-day birding and nature walk experience, transfer to the sector where you will be doing your gorilla trekking the next day.

Day 7 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast, set off to the briefing point for your gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. You will relax in the afternoon after your gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park

Day 8 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

You will head for another waterfall nature walk in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park coupled with a birding experience. In the evening, you will also go for the Batwa cultural experience (one of the best cultural experiences in Uganda). You will transfer back to your lodge in the evening after all these experiences.

Day 9 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

Transfer from your lodge in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park to Lake Bunyonyi or Lake Mutanda where you will also have a community tour in the Afternoon. You can also choose to have this day for relaxing at lake Bunyonyi. You will also spend your afternoon and dinner at your lodge at Lake Bunyonyi or Lake Mutanda

Day 10 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo national park. Relax in the afternoon. You can also opt for an afternoon boat cruise at Lake Mburo however you recommend you to simply relax in the afternoon so that you may rejuvenate for the following day birding experience.

Day 11 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast, head to Mabamba swamp for your full-day birding experience. We recommend you to carry some food for your full-day birding experience in Mabamba swamp. You will then transfer to lodge in Lake Mburo national park.

Day 12 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast, you will head to a walking tour through lake Mburo national park, transfer back to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon you will head for a horse ride tour in Lake Mburo national park. You will then transfer back to your lodge for your dinner and overnight

Day 13 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast in the morning, you will transfer to the Mpanga forest for another full day self-guided birding experience. You might have to pack your own lunch to avoid any hindrances. After your full-day birding experience, you transfer to your hotel in Entebbe

Day 14 of 14 Day Self Guided Gorilla Trekking And Birding Experience

After your breakfast at your lodge, you will transfer to Ngamba Island for the chimpanzee conservation and rehabilitation sanctuary. (please note, Ngamba Island visit requires prior booking.) You will also have your lunch at Ngamba Island. Transfer back to your hotel; relax and then transfer to the airport for your departure.