Bird watching in Ruhija sector
Bird watching in Ruhija sector; Ruhija sector is one of the four sectors located in the eastern part of Bwindi impenetrable national park in Rubanda district. Ruhija sector is one of the top birding destinations in Uganda in that it’s a home of over 350 recorded bird species including Albertine rift endemic species, migratory birds, forest birds among others. During birding watching, you will be accompanied by an experienced bird guide and follow birding trails like Mubwindi trail and bamboo trail where you will be able to spot variety of bird species like the grey throated barbet, African green broadbill, red chested flufftail, common buzzard, dwarf honeyguide, Caruthers cisticola, African shrike flycatcher, black bee-eater, mountain masked apalis, strange weaver, archers robin chat, strip breasted tit, Rwenzori turaco, kivu ground thrush, purple breasted sunbird, African goshawk, ross’s turaco, grey crowned cranes, helmeted guinea fowl, yellow-rumped tinkerbird, African sooty flycatcher, handsome francolin, brown-capped weaver, Rwenzori batis, red tailed greenbul, archers robin chat, African pygmy kingfisher, short tailed warbler among others.
Best time to go for bird watching safari in Ruhija sector
Bird watching in Ruhija sector can be done all year round though the best time is during the wet/ rainy season in the months of March to May and October to November because that’s the breeding season therefore bird lovers will be able to view colorful and migratory bird species. Bird watching in Ruhija sector can also be done in the dry season during the months of June to September and December to February in that the birding trails will be dry and passable.
Where to stay during your bird watching safari in Ruhija sector
Ruhija sector has a number of accommodation facilities ranging from budget, midrange and luxury where you can stay during your bird watching safari including Bakiga lodge, Ruhija community rest camp, Gorilla mist camp, Agandi Uganda eco-lodge, Ruhija gorilla safari lodge, Broadbill forest camp, cuckoo lodge, Nyundo valley hill Bandas, trekkers tavern cottages among others.
What to pack for your bird watching safari in Ruhija sector
There are a number of items to pack for your bird watching safari in Ruhija sector including guide book, hiking boots to keep your feet dry, garden gloves, a pair of binoculars to view birds at a distance, long sleeved shirt and trouser to keep you warm during the morning and protect you from safari ants, camera and extra batteries to take photos and record videos of different bird species, energy snacks and drinking water to keep you hydrated during birding, waterproof rain jacket to protect you from rainfall, backpack to carry your birding essentials, insect repellent to protect you from biting insects among others.
How to get to Ruhija sector
Ruhija sector is located in the eastern part of Bwindi impenetrable national park and can be accessed by both road and air transport means.
Air transport
When using air transport, you will book scheduled or charter flights from Entebbe international airport with bar aviation or Aerolink Uganda to Kihihi airstrip and then connect to Ruhija sector by road. Domestic flights to Ruhija sector can be booked by your trusted tour operator like Achieve Global safaris.
Road transport
When using road transport means, you will drive from Kampala via Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale and then to Ruhija sector which takes about 8 to 9 hours’ drive.
You can also access Ruhija sector from Kigali Rwanda whereby you will fly to Kigali international airport and then connect to Ruhija sector through Katuna border which takes about 3 to 4 hours’ drive.
Apart from bird watching, Ruhija sector offers other interesting activities that visitors can engage in including gorilla trekking where you will be able to spend one hour with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, nature walks where you will get up-close and personal with different wildlife species, community tour and Batwa cultural experience where you will be able to interact with the Batwa who used to live in Bwindi forest before it was gazetted into a national park among others.
Bird watching is a thrilling activity in Ruhija sector that shouldn’t be missed during your safari in Uganda, for more information, do not hesitate to contact us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website to book an affordable birding safari.
