Explore various bird species in Mgahinga Gorilla National park Uganda, Volcanoes National park Rwanda and Virunga National park in the Democratic Republic of Congo on your bird-watching safari in the Virunga Conservation Area. Both parks in the Virunga Massif are Important Birding Areas (IBS) sheltering a variety of bird species some of which are rarely found anywhere else in the whole world. Birding in the Virunga Conservation Area is done along with other tourist activities such as mountain gorilla trekking, and volcano climbing. nature walking and community visits among others.
Bird watching in Volcanoes National park
Sheltering over 200 bird species, Volcanoes National park is the best bird-watching spot in Rwanda. 17 bird species in Volcanoes National Park are endemic to the Albertine region and rarely found anywhere in the world. Bird watching in VNP is done all year round but the dry season in June, July, August, January, and February is the best time for birding in Volcanoes National park. Some of the notable birds in Volcanoes Park include Black Crowned Waxbill, Ruwenzori Turaco, Baglaftech Weaver, Common Stonechat, Ruwenzori double collared sunbird, African Long-Eared Owl, Dusky Turtle Dove, Brown-necked parrot, and Brwon woodland warbler among others. You can combine your Rwanda birding safari with gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, mountain climbing, and cultural tours to the Gorilla Guradinas Village to make a complete safari package in this bamboo forest park.
Birding in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla National park is home to roughly 180 bird species 12 of which are endemic and not found anywhere else in Uganda. Whereas the park is famous for gorillas, golden monkeys, and volcanoes, bird watching is another interesting activity you should not miss on your Uganda safari to Mgahinga Gorilla National park. Some of the notable birds to see in Mgahinag Gorilla National park include the Pin-tailed whydah, Black Kite, African Paradise Flycatcher, Cape Robin-Chat, Speckled Mousebird, African Olive Pigeon, Alpine Swift, Olive woodpecker, Blue-headed coucal and Moreland chat among others. The best season for bird watching in Mgahinga National park is April, May, October, and November. The best time for migratory birds is November to April while May and June are best for nesting! You can combine bird watching with any other activity done in Mgahinga Gorilla National park
Birding in Virunga National park
Discover birds in Virunga National park! The rainforest park is home to birds such as Grey Throated Barbet, Rwenzori Turaco, Double-toothed Barbet, Rwenzori Batis, Madagascar bee-eater, Red Throated leather, Stripe Breasted Tit, Narrow tailed starling, Olive sunbirds, and Black Bishop, Cormorants, Egrets, Shoebills and Herons among others. Bird watching can be one along with Nyiragongo hiking and mountain gorilla trekking adventure
