Uganda in December
The rains ease off in December, making it a good month for travel to both southern and northern Uganda, although it’s not the ideal time for wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Our Recommended Itinerary
Birding Tour through Uganda (11 days)
day 3
Semliki, focus on Shoebill
day 4
Semliki
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day 9
Gorillas while you there
day 10
Albertine rift endemics
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Uganda in December
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