1 Day Mabamba Swamp birding tour

Overview

1 Day Mabamba Swamp birding tour  : This is a quick trip to Mabamba swamp to look for the Shoebill for those that just want to see the Shoebill, but it can also be a full day birding excursion for birdwatchers who want to see the Shoebill and tick off a number of wetland specials and other birds of Uganda one can find in this area. This large pre-historic looking bird is such a marvel that wildlife lovers want to see it on their safaris or during a business visit in Uganda. For birdwatchers the Shoebill is a special sighting that is often number one on their wish lists of birds to see and photograph in Uganda.

The Mabamba wetlands is one of the few places to sight the Shoebill stock bird. It is also the most accessible, being located on the shores of Lake Victoria, an hour’s drive from either Entebbe or Kampala. Mabamba is a RAMSAR wetland and Important Bird Area (IBA) hosting more than 300 bird species of which include 7 of Uganda’s 12 Lake Victoria Basin restricted species.

Trip details 

Depending on your location in Kampala/Entebbe, you will meet with our company representative/driver to pick you up and transfer you to Mabamba swamp located within Entebbe-Kampala area.

 

Upon arrival at the landing area as early as 7 am, you will meet your local guide for your canoe ride to Mabamba swamp, take a boat to the swamp and get chances of meeting a number of birds and most especially the most sought bird that is the Shoebill stock bird. This will take 1-2 hours depending on the availability of the birds.

After birding, return to the landing area and meet your driver to drive you back at your own-booked hotel. This marks the end of your day trip.