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1 Day Best Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birding Tour, Lake Victoria

Cruises & Sailing
Digital
330 minutes
English

The wetland is Uganda's most important birding site, and it is home to over 300 bird species. Mabamba is an area of immense ecological importance. In 2006, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands awarded Mabamba Swamp the status of a 'Wetland of International Importance' since it contains globally threatened species. Mabamba Swamp is located on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, The Swamp covers over 2424 hectares & is covered in thick marshes of papyrus, water lilies, and other wetland grasses. Mabamba will captivate both birders and non-birders. The Mabamba Swamp is designated as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International (IBA). With the help of international partners, the Ugandan government has reduced encroachment on the wetland & helped promote it as a leading birding destination in the country. The government has initiated community sensitization programs in Mabamba Bay Wetlands Uganda to deter encroachment and inform people about the importance of the swamp to the Eco-system.

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1 Day Best Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birding Tour, Lake Victoria

From$150Per Person

What's included in 1 Day Best Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birding Tour, Lake Victoria

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Entebbe

Pickup in from Entebbe and Travel To Mabamba Swamp.

Mabamba Shoebills Watching

This is a quick trip to Mabamba wetlands to look for the Shoebill for those who just want to see the Shoebill, but it will also be a full-day birding excursion for birdwatchers who want to see the Shoebill & tick off several wetland specials and other birds of Uganda one can find in this area. This large pre-historic-looking bird is such a marvel that wildlife lovers want to see it on their safaris or during a business visit in Uganda. For birdwatchers, the Shoebill is a special sighting that is often number one on their wish lists of birds to see & photograph in Uganda. Few places in Uganda can give you a sighting of the Shoebill and Mabamba wetlands is by far the best that will give you the highest chances. It is also the most accessible, being located on the shores of Lake Victoria, an hour’s drive from either Entebbe. Mabamba is a RAMSAR wetland and Important Bird Area (IBA) hosting more than 300 bird species which include 7 of Uganda’s 12 Lake Victoria Basin restricted species.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Any thing that is not added in the itinerary, we only give a bottle of water pay entrance charges
  • 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

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • We Pick you up from your area of accommodation in Entebbe Town

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to you or your hotel

receive ultimate wild safaris receipt

Operator

Ultimate Wild Safaris