This was a short and intensive trip primarily focussed on the forest birds of west Uganda. It was a great success.
Flights
Business Class Kenya Airways was very good, certainly superior to Air Namibia and to European airlines like Iberian. Flights were on time throughout.
Lodges
Lake Victoria Hotel
Colonial Africa in feel, slightly run-down charm, but fine for the purpose.
Ndali Lodge
Same as I remember it from 7 years ago. Still very friendly with good accommodation and very good food.
Jacana Lodge
Much preferable to Mweya. Good accommodation and excellent food.
Bwindi
Had it much to myself. Food not quite up to standard of other lodges but very good none the less.
Mihingo
Spectacular setting, excellent rooms and food. Could be a problem for people with leg, hip or knee problems given the walk from rooms to the main areas.
Programme
The programme was very full, though that is what I expected and wanted. It took me to places I wanted to visit and I saw 300 birds in 8 days.
Guides and Tour arrangements
I had one driver/guide provided by Volcanos and a bird guide found through Patrick.
The Volcanos guide, Charles Kawooya, was an excellent driver, efficient organiser and a delightful man who looked after me very well indeed. I would be happy to travel with him again.
Alfred, the specialist bird guide, was essential to the trip. Without him, the holiday would have been much less successful since forest birding is really only possible with expert help. Alfred was one of the best bird guides I have ever encountered and I would recommend him to anyone who expresses an interest in birding in Uganda.
Margaret P. January 2010
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