Uganda · Bird Watching

Full-Day Bird Watching Tour to Mabamba Swamp with Shoe-bill

1 Day Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the rare Shoe-bill in its natural marsh habitat
02 Observe African Jacana in the wetlands of Mabamba Swamp
03 See Purple Heron and White Winged Terns above the papyrus plants
04 Encounter diverse birdlife, including African fish eagle and Red-billed fire-finch

Embark on a full-day bird-watching tour to Mabamba Swamp from Entebbe. Aboard a guided boat or canoe, search for the rare Shoe-bill in its natural marsh habitat among the papyrus plants. Along the way, look out for other remarkable bird species, including the African Jacana, Purple Heron, White Winged Terns, Red-billed fire-finch, Long-toed Lapwing, African Marsh Harrier, and African fish eagle. Return to Entebbe with cherished memories of Uganda's avian wonders.

Aboard a guided boat or canoe, search for the rare Shoe-bill in its natural marsh habitat among the papyrus plants.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

City Entebbe

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bird Watching at Mabamba Swamp

To reach Mabamba Swamp, you will board a boat or canoe with a professional birding guide in search of the rare Shoe-bill, which is most often seen standing in the marshes, waiting to fly into the air above the papyrus plants. While searching for this incredible Shoe-bill, you should expect to see several other bird species, such as the African Jacana, Purple Heron, White Winged Terns, Red-billed fire-finch, Long-toed Lapwing, African Marsh Harrier, African fish eagle, and others.
After this bird-watching experience, you will embark on your journey back to Entebbe for your next program.