1-Day Mabamba Swamp Birdwatching Tour from Entebbe with Shoebill

1 Day Round trip from Entebbe Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Search for the rare and prehistoric-looking Shoebill Stork
02 Canoe birding through Mabamba's papyrus channels
03 Spot over 250 bird species
04 Guided by professional local bird guides
05 Beautiful views of Lake Victoria
06 Ideal for bird photographers

Explore the serene Mabamba Bay wetlands on Lake Victoria on a full-day birdwatching adventure from Entebbe. Travel by motorboat and then slip quietly into the swamp by traditional canoe, guided by experienced local bird experts who know the best areas to search for the elusive shoebill stork. As you glide through Mabamba Bay's papyrus channels, look out for a rich variety of wetland birds while enjoying the peaceful natural beauty of one of Uganda's most iconic wetlands.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Entebbe, Lake Victoria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birdwatching from Entebbe

A guided motorboat and canoe trip through Mabamba Bay wetlands on Lake Victoria in search of the shoebill stork and other wetland birds. This guided birdwatching tour takes you through the swamp in a traditional canoe, led by experienced local bird guides who know exactly where to find the famous Shoebill. Along the way, you will also spot many other wetland birds and enjoy the peaceful natural beauty of Uganda's wetlands.

The route