Uganda has over 1,000 bird species, much more than the whole of Europe combined. The tours below visit the major birding spots in the country including kampala and its environs, like Entebbe and areas around Lake Victoria, Mamamba Swamp, Queen Elizabeth Park, Murchison fall national park, Budongo forest, Buhoma and Ruhija in Bwindi for both birds and gorillas (The Gorilla tracking permit in Bwindi is inclusive in the safari costs), Kibale forest park and Lake Mburo National Park. Birders could as well see other wildlife, primates, game including; chimpanzees, gorillas, hippos, crocodiles, snakes, impala, eland, water-burks, zebras, buffaloes, and Butterflies. Birders could see up to 500 bird species, as well as other wildlife primates, game. Birding is done all year round though the wetter months (February May and September November) may be recommended for birding as most birds breed during this time and are more active and vocal. these tours include both long and short birding safaris ranging from one to three weeks.