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By Mabamba swamp shoebill tours And Bird watching Uganda

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,136 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the famous Mabamba Swamp, one of the best birdwatching sites in Africa and a globally recognized habitat for the rare Shoebill Stork. Located on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Mabamba is a vast wetland filled with papyrus channels that provide the perfect environment for birdlife.
    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.
    This experience is perfect for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature lovers visiting Entebbe or Kampala.
    Tour Highlights
    Search for the rare and prehistoric-looking Shoebill Stork
    Canoe birding through Mabamba’s papyrus channels
    Spot over 250 bird species
    Guided by professional local bird guides
    Beautiful views of Lake Victoria
    Ideal for bird photographers

Activity location

  • Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Bird Watching
    • Nakiwogo Landing Site
    • 256Entebbe, Entebbe, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Bird Watching
    • Nakiwogo Landing Site
    • 256Entebbe, Entebbe, Uganda

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ShoebillStork Mabamba in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 6:00-19:00
  • English

Mabamba swamp shoebill tours a
Pickup included

Price details
P 6,135.74 x 2 AdultsP 12,271.48
Total
Price is P 12,271.48

Shoebill Stork Tours 2 in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 0:00-23:59
  • English

Shoebill stork tours 2
Pickup included

Price details
P 7,274.33 x 2 AdultsP 14,548.66
Total
Price is P 14,548.66

Shoebill Stork Tours and Equat in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 0:00-23:59
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 9,488.25 x 2 AdultsP 18,976.50
Total
Price is P 18,976.50

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transportation
  • Exclusions
    Coffee and/or Tea

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Bird Watching

  • 3h
the leading birding area

Entebbe Botanic Gardens (Pass by)

Entebbe (Pass By) **Entebbe** is a charming town on the shores of Lake Victoria, home to Uganda’s main international airport. It offers scenic beaches, the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (Zoo), botanical gardens, and access to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary — making it a relaxing gateway to Uganda.  Read less 1 Lake Victoria **Lake Victoria** is the largest lake in Africa and the second-l …  Read more 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included 2 Mabamba Swamp shoebill Watching Entebbe **Mabamba Swamp**, located west of Entebbe on Lake Victoria, is one of the best places in Uganda to see the rare **Shoebill Stork**. The bird is often spotted while on a guided canoe tour through the papyrus-lined channels, making it a top birdwatching destination for nature lovers and photographers.  Read less 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included Read more about - Shoebill Stork and Birdwatching Tour at Mabamba swamp

Lake Victoria

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Entebbe (Pass By) **Entebbe** is a charming town on the shores of Lake Victoria, home to Uganda’s main international airport. It offers scenic beaches, the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (Zoo), botanical gardens, and access to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary — making it a relaxing gateway to Uganda.  Read less 1 Lake Victoria **Lake Victoria** is the largest lake in Africa and the second-l …  Read more 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included 2 Mabamba Swamp shoebill Watching Entebbe **Mabamba Swamp**, located west of Entebbe on Lake Victoria, is one of the best places in Uganda to see the rare **Shoebill Stork**. The bird is often spotted while on a guided canoe tour through the papyrus-lined channels, making it a top birdwatching destination for nature lovers and photographers.  Read less 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included Read more about - Shoebill Stork and Birdwatching Tour at Mabamba swamp

Location

Activity location

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    Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Bird Watching
    • Nakiwogo Landing Site
    • 256Entebbe, Entebbe, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Bird Watching
    • Nakiwogo Landing Site
    • 256Entebbe, Entebbe, Uganda

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