Uganda · Bird Watching

Full-Day Mabamba Swamp Bird Watching Tour with Shoebill Search

1 Day Round trip from Entebbe Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a canoe ride through the papyrus swamp
02 Search for the rare shoebill in Mabamba Swamp
03 Spot rare African birds like the Malachite Kingfisher and Swamp Flycatchers
04 Spend a full day birding in one of Uganda's rich wetland habitats

Embark on a one-of-a-kind avian adventure on this full-day Mabamba Swamp bird watching trip. Immerse yourself in the lush beauty of Mabamba Swamp, a haven for bird enthusiasts, and witness a stunning array of rare and migratory species in their natural habitat. Guided by expert tour guides, you will explore this remarkable wetland in search of its most celebrated resident, the shoebill. Join us for a day of unparalleled birdwatching excitement.

A canoe ride through the papyrus swamp will take you to the best spot to see the shoebill, among other rare African birds like the Malachite Kingfisher, Swamp Flycatchers, African Purple Swamphen, African Water Rail, Common Moorhen, Lesser Jacana, African Jacana, African Pygmy Goose, White-faced whistling duck, Squacco Heron, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, and Saddle-billed Stork, among others.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Entebbe

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birding Adventure

For Mabamba birding, we shall set off after an early breakfast with a packed lunch and travel to Mabamba Swamp to spot the rare shoebill. The journey takes about an hour by road via Nakawuka-Kasanje. The wetland is home to various bird species, and birding will take us a whole day.
A canoe ride through the papyrus swamp will take you to the best spot to see the shoebill, among other rare African birds like the Malachite Kingfisher, Swamp Flycatchers, African Purple Swamphen, African Water Rail, Common Moorhen, Lesser Jacana, African Jacana, African Pygmy Goose, White-faced whistling duck, Squacco Heron, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, and Saddle-billed Stork, among others. We shall return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Main Destination: Mabamba Swamp (Area)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) - Non-alcoholic drinks

A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

The route