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Who is Sight View Safari

For the past two weeks Tony and our Belgian/English visitors were out on a birding tour in Uganda. The tour started off with a search for the Great shoebill stork in Mabamba wetlands. It’s really an adventure to go out in the small wooden boats looking for this prehistoric looking bird. The group then continued southwards to Lake Mburo national park where a highlight was a boat trip on the lake searching for the African fin foot. It took several tries but they finally saw it as well as other birds and a big crocodile.

·         Looking for the Shoebill Stork at Mabamba swamp

·         A sight of the Shoebill Stork

·         Catching the African Fin foot on camera

Boat-trip on Lake Mburo

The birding tour of Uganda then continued on to Kibale Forest where they went for a walk looking for interesting birds. The top tick here is the Green breasted pita, this time our team didn’t have luck on their side and missed this top tick. When dealing with wildlife there are no guarantees and that for sure is part of the excitement. Next on the itinerary was Semuliki national park for birding along Kirumia trail, which is one of the best birding spots in Uganda with Congo-forest species. Here Tony and our birders ticked off the Black dwarf hornbill as well as the White crested hornbill.

Briefing before setting of for a birding walk in Semuliki national park

After spending some days in forests it was time for the savanna with birding, a game-drive and boat-cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park. Along Kasenyi track they ticked off Black faced quail finches, White tailed larks and the rare Dwarf bittern. Next day they continued through the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park with a lunch stop at beautiful Topi lodge and then on towards

For the past two weeks Tony and our Belgian/English visitors were out on a birding tour in Uganda. The tour started off with a search for the Great shoebill stork in Mabamba wetlands. It’s really an adventure to go out in the small wooden boats looking for this prehistoric looking bird. The group then continued southwards to Lake Mburo national park where a highlight was a boat trip on the lake searching for the African fin foot. It took several tries but they finally saw it as well as other birds and a big crocodile.

·         Looking for the Shoebill Stork at Mabamba swamp

·         A sight of the Shoebill Stork

·         Catching the African Fin foot on camera

Boat-trip on Lake Mburo

The birding tour of Uganda then continued on to Kibale Forest where they went for a walk looking for interesting birds. The top tick here is the Green breasted pita, this time our team didn’t have luck on their side and missed this top tick. When dealing with wildlife there are no guarantees and that for sure is part of the excitement. Next on the itinerary was Semuliki national park for birding along Kirumia trail, which is one of the best birding spots in Uganda with Congo-forest species. Here Tony and our birders ticked off the Black dwarf hornbill as well as the White crested hornbill.

Briefing before setting of for a birding walk in Semuliki national park

After spending some days in forests it was time for the savanna with birding, a game-drive and boat-cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park. Along Kasenyi track they ticked off Black faced quail finches, White tailed larks and the rare Dwarf bittern. Next day they continued through the southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park with a lunch stop at beautiful Topi lodge and then on towards

How to Plan a Uganda Safari

Safari Tips & information

Have you decided that it is finally time to fulfil the dream of meeting the mysterious mountain gorillas, climb the rwenzori mountains or see the big 5? Then you might be wondering how to plan a uganda safari to make it happen.

 step 1 to plan your uganda safari

Thinking about the questions below will help you get started with the plan for your uganda safari.

How much time do you have for your Uganda safari?

The first step to plan your Uganda safari is to think a bit about how long you wish your safari to be. Do you have time for a long three weeks holiday or just a few days? For a gorilla trekking safari the minimum length is 3 days plus arrival and departure days if needed, so that is the least amount of time you would have to allot for your adventure if the target is to see the mountain gorillas. If your dream is to reach the peak of the Rwenzori Mountains you have to allow seven days for the hike as well as travel days to reach the mountain and back to Entebbe. With that said many who decide to come for a safari to Uganda wish to discover more of this beautiful country, since Uganda is so diverse you can be kept busy for three weeks if you wish but will see plenty during a safari of 10 days too.

What budget do you have for your Uganda safari?

Before you start looking at options and getting carried away it is good to think about how much you are willing to spend on your Uganda Safari. Plan what your budget is and start looking with that in mind. Decide if you are looking for budget, mid-range, luxury or a bit of a mix when it comes for accommodation. Also you can take help of travel advisory Uganda.

 When do you plan to travel for a Uganda safari?

We usually say that you can travel to Uganda any time of the year, being at the Equator the seasons here don’t vary that much even if we have dry seasons and wet seasons. Planning your safari during the dry season reduces the risk of rain but also means that you are travelling during the high season so it is a tradeoff between travelling in busy times and wishing to minimize risk of rain. Our high seasons last from June to August and mid December to February and this is the driest times of the year. The wet season in Uganda normally gives rain of an hour or so per day so it is no problem to travel at this time if you don’t mind that and you get the luxury of less people in the national parks.

 What do you wish to include in your safari?

When planning for a Uganda safari it is good to think through what you wish to get out of your safari. Is the main target to see the Big 5, to learn more about the culture, to tick off as many birds as possible or to go trekking mountain gorillas and chimpanzees? The answer to this question will make it easier to sort out an itinerary that fits you and will make sure you get the most out of your safari. Take time to read about Uganda and possible activities to answer this question, read guide books and look at itineraries to help in the decision. Under safaris in the menu at the top of this page you will find well tested itineraries that give you a good idea of what is possible here in the Pearl of Africa.

Step 2 to plan your Uganda safari

When you have the answer to the questions above it is time to take the next step by contacting us. At this point you might already have found an itinerary that fits you or you have decided that you wish to have a tailor made itinerary for your Uganda safari. In your first mail to us you can include number of people and preferred rooming arrangement as well as your answers to the questions above. Our experienced tour consultant then gets back to you with a suggestion of an itinerary and price based on the information you have given. Let us teel you one more thing how safe is Uganda for tourists who travel under the supervision of a well-known tour operator and take the usual precautions to avoid falling prey to tourist scams and petty crime. From there the planning of your Uganda safari gets in to the fine tuning stages of answering any questions and adjusting the itinerary until you are satisfied.

Step 3 to plan your Uganda safari

We are now at the point of finalising and you decide to book your Uganda safari with us. Our tour consultant drafts a contract for the safari and mails it to you to read through, fill in your details and scan to mail back to us. At the same time you receive information on how to make the first deposit to secure the safari and we start to make arrangements for your adventure in Uganda. After that it is just for you to lean back and relax as you dream of your journey to come.

Shoebill Stork in Uganda

The prehistoric looking shoebill stork is a grand tick for a birder on safari in Uganda and an exciting sight for anyone else as well. The impressive bird can be seen in wetlands at a few locations in Uganda. To journey in a small boat in a swamp in search for the shoebill stork is a special experience.

ABOUT THE SHOEBILL STORK

The Shoebill Stork is classified as a giant stork together with Saddle-billed Stork and Marabou Stork. Its taxonomic name is Balaeniceps rex. As mentioned above the Shoebill Stork has a prehistoric look and you can easily picture it together with the dinosaurs. The bird’s most distinct future is its massive bill that has a clog shape and sharp hook at the tip. It is a tall bird measuring around 115 cm visit our website to know best time to visit Uganda.

The Shoebill Stork’s preferred habitat is permanent peaceful swamps where it can be spotted standing watching for fish, wading around or flying slowly above the swamp. It is an ambush feeder that can stand around for a long time in shallow water waiting for prey.

WHERE TO SEE THE SHOEBILL STORK IN UGANDA

·         Uganda is one of the top locations to see the rare shoebill stork since many of the other locations where it is found are not easy to reach or safe to travel to. The top locations in Uganda to search for the Shoebill Stork are:

·         Mabamba Swamp close to Entebbe – Here you commonly go out in a boat with a guide searching the channels in the swamp for the Shoebill Stork and other interesting sights.

·         Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Here you can either be lucky to spot the shoebill stork from land or go out on a search in a boat visit now for Rwanda gorilla trekking cost.

·         The delta of Murchison Falls National Park – Here there is the options to go out in a boat to search for the shoebill or to look for it from the banks.

Since Uganda in some parts is covered in marshes it is also possible to by chance come across a Shoebill Stork in other locations, it even happens that they can be spotted from the highway as you are driving along visit now for African Photo Safari Prices.

Uganda Custom & Private Safari 

A private, custom safari is a meticulously planned tour tailor-made, with the help of a safari consultant, to suit your particular travel style, avoiding your dislikes and bending towards what will make your experience a memorable one. Compared to a group safari that is already planned and priced for you, a tailor-made safari requires your involvement with an expert to put together and squeeze maximum value.

If you’re booking directly with a local tour expert like Sight View Safaris, emails and phone calls will be exchanged back and forth from the start till you get the destinations, attractions, accommodation, transportation, and meals right. Private safaris are more engaging, and the planning process can be a great experience for the traveler.

Most of our Uganda safaris and tours at Sight View Safaris are tailor-made, all the way, with the traveler’s whole involvement. We employ our local knowledge of destinations and over 10 years of expertise to help our guests plan high valued safari trips.

What is the Value of a Private, Custom Safari?

Family enjoys a private moment watching wildlife on the savanna plains.

For the Privacy

I simply can’t imagine a better way to immerse yourself in the wildlife of a region, to explore hidden corners, and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. Privately planning a comprehensive safari is aimed at bringing you the immediate, highly personal satisfaction of discovering a new world on your own terms.

A tailor-made safari gives you the privacy to visit the places you like, with the people you’re comfortable traveling with, at your own time, pace, and pay the price you can afford without alerting the whole destination of your presence.

We’ve created especially enjoyable private Custom Safaris for eager first-timers, connoisseurs, celebrities, college buddies, friends-since-kindergarten, big bubbly families, and avid parties of one.

For the Sheer Luxury

The sheer freedom of thoughtful selection of where you’ll staying and how you’ll be traveling gives you luxurious access to the destination’s finest camps, lodges, hotels, private villas, and estates.

A Private luxury Kenya safari holidays gives you the luxury of privacy and the uncomplicated serenity that comes with it, and the luxury of choosing where and when you want to go, where you want to stay, all based on your interests and inclinations.

For the Service

Every Custom Safari is guided from beginning to end by a highly-credentialed Safari Manager or travel guide. It is a great way to take advantage of the expertise, destination relationships, and strong knowledge power that the manager has acquired over many safari trips like yours.

Because you are traveling in a foreign land, the safari manager makes sure you’re in the right place at the right time, service beyond your expectations, and bail you out when in unexpected trouble.

Our trip Concierge Service is at your beck and calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week and behind all this is the Syrill family’s celebrated commitment to open-hearted, unstinting service.

For the Flexibility

Visit now how much does an African safari cost Because you get to completely personalize what activities to include on your custom Kenya, Rwanda, or Uganda safari itinerary, Sight View Safaris can include everything from gorilla trekking in the misty mountain forests, hiking, rafting the white Nile rapids, birding, horseback riding amidst giraffes, and dancing with Batwa Pygmies to hammock-lazing, long picnics in the shade of acacia trees, and leisurely–or highly focused–game drives. You alone can put a limit to how much adventure you can have in East Africa.

If a particular camp, or specific safari theme (let’s say; cultural, wildlife, hiking, birding, landscape) entices you, we’ll make it happen for you. Some people go on safari in search of serenity and refreshment, and some seek adrenaline adventures. A Custom, private Safari can accommodate either or both approaches. Our travel experts will craft a safari that meets your interest and energy levels, day-by-day, hour-by-hour.

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