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By Beautiful Safaris Uganda

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$167 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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 behaviour and habitat, maximising 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

Activity location

  • Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Site
    • Wakiso, Central Region, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Imperial Shopping Mall
    • Entebbe, Central Region, Uganda

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1/2 Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$166.75 x 1 AdultS$166.75
Total
Price is S$166.75

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    shoebill trekking in the swamp
  • Inclusions
    Landing and facility fees
  • Exclusions
    Alcoholic Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Breakfast

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Site

  • 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

Location

Activity location

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    Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Site
    • Wakiso, Central Region, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Imperial Shopping Mall
    • Entebbe, Central Region, Uganda

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