Private Tour
1 day Mabamba (Shoebill) bird watching tour - Shoebill & canoe tour
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
The 1 Day Mabamba Birding Excursion is an entire birding that is suitable for day break from the towns of Kampala and Entebbe. The day trip starts and finishes in Kampala exhibiting an entire day magical encounter swamp environment on the shores of Lake Victoria keeping counts of unique birds including the uncommon shoebill stork. The swamp dwelling sitatunga is also present. The famous Mabamba swamp presents an impressive birding experience on canoe.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
Lunch
Breakfast
Bottled water while on safari
International Flights (Arranged on request)
Visas
Optional Activity fees
Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Leave early morning from Entebbe or pick-up at your hotel, within Entebbe at no extra cost and we shall drive to the harbor to enter the boat. The boat has life-vests. Boat-ride across the lake with a beautiful view of Entebbe, the airport, fishermen and lots of birds, especially on approaching the swamps. At Mabamba or Bussi we disembark the bigger boat and enter the smaller canoes for the Mabamba Swamps. The canoes will take a maximum of 3 persons excluding the driver and guide. After some minutes in the canoe, the papyrus reads open up into the big verdant swamps. Most of the times this is where the Shoebill can be spotted. After about two hours it is time to return out of the swamps and shift to the bigger boat for the journey back to Entebbe. Sometimes the Shoebill may also be seen from the shores in the lagoon while coming into or when returning to Entebbe. Whatever the case may be, the boat trip through the lagoon is usually very rewarding for all of its birds.
Options
1 day Mabamba (Shoebill) bird watching tour - Shoebill & canoe tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A nice boat ride in a beautiful location with many birds to see.
Alberto J,
Mar 31, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The communications with the operator to organize the tour were efficient. I was picked up on time in a car in good condition, The guide was knowledgeable about birds and plants. The boat ride was pleasant, though no shoe bill stork was seen, many other birds were seen. Boat driver could have done a better job to facilitate taking pictures. Lunch was at a local restaurant with good food and service. After lunch we visited the Uganda zoo, were I was able to see shoe bill storks from very close. The operator quoted the lowest price for the tour, but still seemed high compared to similar tours in other countries.
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