Mabamba swamp birding Uganda for a 1-day excursion, Mabamba swamp is a home to the rare shoebill and so many other bird species, the island is located southwest of Entebbe peninsula on the spectacular Lake Victoria. It’s approximately 8 km from Entebbe town with an access of 15 minutes by speedboat and 40 minutes by motorized canoe.
Shoebill birding at Mabamba swamp
An itinerary for 1 day Mabamba swamp birding excursion
After having your breakfast thus transfer to the Nakiwogo landing site in Entebbe to catch the ferry to the Mabamba swamp wetland for a bird watching experience. The swamp is home to a list of different bird species and most importantly the rare and famous Shoebill stork, African Jacana, Malachite kingfisher, Knob-billed Duck, Little Stint, Long-tailed Cormorant, Angola Swallow to mention but a few. After the birding excursion experience, you will have lunch and then get transferred back to Entebbe.
Mabamba birding excursion Uganda includes:
- Professional English speaking guide
- Airport transfer
- Driver allowance
- Transport in a private safari vehicle
- Bottled drinking water
- Boat ride
- Lunch
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
However, this birding excursion in Uganda exclude:
- Uganda visas
- Airfares
- Personal insurance
- Shopping
- Laundry
- Tips
- Any other items not mentioned in the itinerary