5 Reasons Why Uganda is Africa's Best-Kept Birding Secret
After leading over 200 birding expeditions across East Africa, I can confidently say that Uganda remains one of the most underrated birding destinations on the planet...
Arshley Brian
Budongo's Royal Mile: Walking Africa's Most Famous Birding Trail
Among serious African birders, three words command instant respect and excitement: The Royal Mile. It's the most reliable site to encounter the stunning Green-breasted Pitta...
Arshley Brian
From Zero to 400 Species: How to Plan Your First Uganda Birding Safari
After guiding hundreds of birding safaris across Uganda over the past decade, I've noticed that first-time visitors often make the same mistakes, have the same concerns, and ask the same questions...
Arshley Brian
The Shoebill Chronicles: Encounters with Africa's Prehistoric Giant
The Shoebill stork isn't just a bird; it's a phenomenon, an obsession, and for many birders, the ultimate bucket-list species. After hundreds of Shoebill encounters over my guiding career...
Arshley Brian
Nightjars, Owls, and After-Dark Adventures
When the sun sets over Uganda's forests and savannahs, most birders head back to their lodges for dinner and rest. But that's when some of my favorite birding begins...
Arshley Brian