Why Choose Bird Uganda Safaris
Our Commitment to the Community
Bird Uganda is dedicated to community empowerment through initiatives supporting youth and women birders.
Judith Mirembe
Bird Guide, Researcher and Conservationist
10+ years
Years of Field Experience
Bird Uganda
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Judith Mirembe is a Ugandan bird guide, researcher and wildlife photographer whose work brings together birdwatching, conservation and the empowerment of women. She has guided safaris across Uganda since 2016, sharing her knowledge of birds and their habitats through engaging interpretation and photography.
Her passion for birds began during childhood in western Uganda, where local names, stories and cultural beliefs sparked her curiosity about the birds around her. This early interest developed into a professional commitment to understanding and protecting Uganda’s birdlife.
Judith holds a Master’s degree in Environment and Natural Resources from Makerere University. She has undertaken additional training in citizen science, conservation planning and leadership. As a Zoological Society of London EDGE of Existence Fellow from 2017 to 2019, she worked with communities along Lake Victoria to research and support the conservation of the Shoebill.
The Shoebill and its wetland habitat are central to Judith’s conservation work. Her research has included documenting nesting activity at Mabamba Bay and engaging neighbouring communities in wetland protection. She has also contributed to bird population monitoring and served as a national coordinator and reviewer for eBird Uganda, supporting reliable bird records and citizen science.
As the pioneer Chairperson of the Uganda Women Birders Club, established in 2013, Judith has helped encourage and train women to participate in birdwatching, conservation and professional guiding. Her work opening opportunities for women in a traditionally male-dominated profession has drawn international attention, including coverage by Audubon.
Through her guiding, research and mentorship, Judith connects memorable wildlife experiences with conservation awareness and opportunities for the next generation of women birders.
Safaris led by our guides
Uganda is one of Africa’s top birding destinations, and exploring it with the right guide can completely change your safari experience. Safaris led by Herbert Byaruhanga offer something rare—deep knowledge, real passion, and a lifetime of experience in Uganda’s natural environment.
Known as one of Uganda’s leading conservationists and birding experts, Herbert Byaruhanga has dedicated his life to wildlife protection, bird education, and guiding visitors through the country’s most important ecosystems. A safari with Herbert Byaruhanga is not just a trip—it is a learning journey.
FAM Trips for International Tour Leaders — Since 2018
Since 2018, Herbert has organised exclusive Familiarization (FAM) Trips for international birding tour leaders — high-level expeditions that introduce the world's foremost guiding professionals to Uganda's finest birding destinations.
These trips have played a pivotal role in establishing Uganda as a premier global birding destination.
Conservation, Community, and a Lasting Legacy
Herbert Byaruhanga is not simply a tour operator. He is one of Uganda's most consequential voices for conservation through birding tourism — a builder of organisations that place local communities, women, and young people at the centre of Uganda's nature tourism future.
Uganda Women Birders Club
Recognising that women were largely absent from professional field guiding in Uganda, Herbert championed the formation of the Uganda Women Birders Club. Today, female guides trained through this initiative are leading international expeditions independently — a transformation that resonates powerfully with clients from Scandinavia, the Netherlands, Australia, and the UK.
International Conference for Women Birders
As a founding partner of the International Conference for Women Birders, Herbert helped create a global platform connecting female birding professionals and advocating for gender parity in birding tourism worldwide. For donors and impact investors, this represents a genuinely pioneering initiative with measurable international reach.
Africa Institute of Tourism & Field Guiding
Herbert co-founded the Africa Institute of Tourism & Field Guiding to professionalise nature guide training across the continent, creating formal qualification pathways for young Ugandans who would otherwise lack access to the profession.
Uganda Safari Guides Association & Karamoja Tourist Guides
As co-founder of the Uganda Safari Guides Association, Herbert has raised professional standards for guides nationwide. In Uganda's remote northeast, the Karamoja Tourist Guides initiative brings birding tourism and economic opportunity to communities adjacent to Kidepo Valley National Park — one of Africa's last true wilderness parks.
Our Birding Experts are here for you
At Bird Uganda Safaris, birding is more than our profession—it's our passion and way of life. Our experienced local birding guides spend countless hours exploring Uganda's forests, wetlands, savannahs, and mountains, giving you unmatched knowledge of the country's incredible birdlife.
From the rare Shoebill and Green-breasted Pitta to the many Albertine Rift endemics and Coastal Sokoke Scopes Owl, our team knows where to find East Africa's most sought-after species and the best times to see them.
Our deep local expertise, strong conservation partnerships, and personalized service ensure every birding safari is authentic, rewarding, and unforgettable. With Bird Uganda Safaris, you're not just visiting Uganda—you're exploring it alongside experts who call it home.
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