1/2 Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tour

4.9 (12 reviews) Kampala, Uganda
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • shoebill trekking in the swamp
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast

What to expect

  1. 5h · Admission ticket 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 and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Pickup details

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

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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