Uganda or Tanzania for endemic forest birding?
The Decision in One Line
Uganda offers higher endemic density for forest birding; Tanzania excels for Eastern Arc specialties
What This Depends On
Key Assumptions
Uganda's Albertine Rift forests are more accessible and have higher endemic species density per site.
High confidenceUganda has more experienced forest birding guides due to established gorilla trekking infrastructure.
High confidenceTanzania's Eastern Arc endemics cannot be seen anywhere else - they are not Albertine Rift duplicates.
High confidenceThis might change if...
Trade-offs to Understand
What you gain
What you accept
Evidence to Know
Uganda's Albertine Rift forests are more accessible and have higher endemic species density per site.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningUganda has more experienced forest birding guides due to established gorilla trekking infrastructure.
Common but variable
Safari planningTanzania's Eastern Arc endemics cannot be seen anywhere else - they are not Albertine Rift duplicates.
Well-established pattern
Safari planningUganda: Shorter travel between endemic-rich sites (Bwindi to Kibale in 1 day)
Trade-off considerationUganda: Miss all Eastern Arc endemics (different biogeographic region)
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