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One Day Birding Mabamba Swamp

About this experience

1-day Mabamba swamp bird watching tour is a day tour for experiencing birds in the wetland on the shores of the Lake Victoria, this safari birding in Uganda will offer you the advantage to spot one of the most endangered bird specie across Africa know as Shoebill stock.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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One Day Birding Mabamba Swamp
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • tour guide
  • swamp entry fee
  • canoeboat

Not included

  • tips
  • meals
  • items of personal nature like laundry, souvenirs etc

Itinerary and highlights

Morning for the Shoe bill. Departure from Entebbe for Mabamba Swamp. You will be picked up from your location in Entebbe and driven to the shores of Lake Victoria. A boat trip takes about 40 minutes to reach the swamp. On arrival, you will take a glide through papyrus channels in a traditional canoe with a local bird guide. After finding the shoe bill stork, you will spend some time learning more about it as you observe Uganda’s most iconic and elusive bird in its natural habitats.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The guide will be ready to pick you at agreed point of pick up dressed in our company uniform with our branded safari car

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Unveil Uganda safaris

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
The guide will be ready to pick you at agreed point of pick up dressed in our company uniform with our branded safari car
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 6+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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