African Birding Expo 2026
The African Birding Expo is the continent's flagship birdwatching and wildlife-tourism trade event, connecting tour operators, lodges, conservation organisations, equipment brands and birding enthusiasts from across Africa and beyond. Organised by Bird Uganda Safaris with support from the Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Wildlife Authority and Uganda Safari Guides Association, the expo has become a meeting point for the bird-watching community within and outside Africa.
The 4th edition takes place on 12-14 December 2026 in Uganda, themed "Intra-African Birding: a path to tourism resilience and economic recovery". Expo activities include an exhibition, FAM trips, bird clinics, nature photography clinics, bird watching, birding competitions, the African Birding Business Forum, a birding business dinner, and Birding & Conservation Awards. Pre- and post-expo activities include birding tour packages (3, 5, 14 and 21 days) and advanced birding and nature photography training.
Uganda hosts more than 1,000 bird species and is positioning itself as a premium birding destination; the expo promotes sustainable bird-based tourism and showcases the country's rich avifauna. Contact: [email protected], +256 777 912 938.
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Entebbe - Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Central Region