Shoebill watching in Uganda is a life-changing experience, and Mabamba Swamp is the premier location. But finding these elusive birds requires expertise. Our local guides, born and raised in this region, possess an unparalleled understanding of shoebill behavior and habitat, maximizing your chances of a truly remarkable sighting. Imagine the thrill of witnessing a shoebill in its natural habitat, a bird so unique it feels like stepping back in time. It's not just a birdwatching trip; it's a transformative experience, a connection with nature you won't soon forget
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
shoebill trekking in the swamp
Landing and facility fees
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Breakfast
Meeting Points
Departure
Imperial Shopping Mall
Meeting Point: Imperial Mall, Ground Level, Shop Unit 30
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Shoebill watching in Uganda is a life-changing experience, and Mabamba Swamp is the premier location. But finding these elusive birds requires expertise. Our local guides, born and raised in this region, possess an unparalleled understanding of shoebill behavior and habitat, maximizing your chances of a truly remarkable sighting. Imagine the thrill of witnessing a shoebill in its natural habitat, a bird so unique it feels like stepping back in time. It's not just a birdwatching trip; it's a transformative experience, a connection with nature you won't soon forget
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
shoebill trekking in the swamp
Landing and facility fees
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Breakfast
Meeting Points
Departure
Imperial Shopping Mall
Meeting Point: Imperial Mall, Ground Level, Shop Unit 30
Return
Itinerary
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Mabamba Swamp BirdWatching Tours
Arrival at hotel and greet your visitors and then proceed to mabamba swamp using Nakiwongo landing site route. This route of Uganda is bestowed with 330 species of birds with likes of the shoebill stork, papyrus Gonolek and blue swallow. The tourists are to sail with wooden boats via the swamp searching for shoebill stork that mainly feeds on fish, blue breasted bee eaters, African pygmy’s goose, African and lesser jacana and pied kingfisher.
The swampy waters experience cool breeze with beautiful sceneries and vegetation on its shores. The tourists are to spend here a couple of 2 hours explorering this exciting nature. Proceed to masaka en-route stop at mpigi district, a known site of drum making and learn also about Buganda kingdom biographies. Carry on your return to Entebbe international airport via Kampala capity city of Uganda
