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1/2 Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tour

4.9 (12 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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1/2 Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tour

About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Beautiful Safaris Uganda

Ages: Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: shoebill trekking in the swamp
  • Included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Breakfast

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    5 hours Admission included

    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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meeting Point: Imperial Mall, Ground Level, Shop Unit 30

End point

  • Meeting Point: Imperial Mall, Ground Level, Shop Unit 30

Pickup points

  • Entebbe Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our smartly uniformed tour guide in a clearly marked company vehicle.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 12 reviews
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