Rise early for a full-day birding trek in Kibale Forest with an experienced bird guide. Your main target today is the elusive Green-breasted Pitta, best sighted in the early morning hours as it calls and displays its distinctive plumage. You’ll also have the opportunity to see birds such as the African pitta (seasonal), White-naped pigeon, Yellow-spotted barbet, Black bee-eater, and Blue-throated roller. The forest is alive with bird calls and movement, making this a truly captivating experience. Enjoy a packed lunch in the forest and continue birding into the afternoon.

Today’s adventure leads you to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a prime spot for birders and nature lovers. The wetland walk will unveil species such as the Papyrus gonolek, White-spotted flufftail, Snowy-crowned robin-chat, and Great Blue Turaco. The area is also excellent for spotting monkeys, butterflies, and wetland plants. After the walk, visit the Bigodi women’s craft center for a brief cultural encounter and support local conservation efforts. Return to the lodge in the evening for relaxation and rest.

For those interested in primates, you can opt for an early morning chimpanzee tracking experience. While this activity focuses on chimpanzees, many birding opportunities arise en route, including sightings of the Red-chested Owlet, Narina Trogon, and African Emerald Cuckoo. If you prefer to skip the tracking, another guided birding walk in the forest can be arranged to focus on species missed previously. Later in the day, enjoy forest-edge birding or rest at the lodge.

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. Along the way, there are opportunities for birding stops in tea plantations and open country, where birds such as the Pin-tailed Whydah, Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher, and Bronze Sunbird may be seen. The safari concludes upon drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of an enriching five-day birding and cultural experience in western Uganda.