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The 2-Day Mabamba Shoebill Tracking safari offers an unforgettable introduction to Uganda's remarkable birdlife and wetlands. Designed for birdwatchers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts, this short escape takes you to Mabamba Wetland, one of the best places in Africa to see the iconic shoebill in the wild. Located on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, the wetland is recognized as a Ramsar Site of International Importance and supports more than 300 recorded bird species.
Your adventure begins with a guided canoe excursion through peaceful papyrus channels, where experienced local birding guides search for the elusive shoebill. The quiet approach allows you to observe this extraordinary bird in its natural habitat, often standing motionless as it waits to catch lungfish. Along the way, you may also encounter malachite kingfishers, African jacanas, papyrus gonoleks, swamp flycatchers, pygmy geese, and many other wetland specialists.
Beyond exceptional birdwatching, this safari offers a chance to appreciate one of Uganda's most important ecosystems. Mabamba Wetland plays a vital role in supporting biodiversity, filtering water flowing into Lake Victoria, and providing livelihoods for surrounding communities. By visiting responsibly, you contribute to the conservation of this unique habitat and the species that depend on it.
With its convenient location near Entebbe International Airport, the 2 Day Mabamba Shoebill Tracking safari is ideal as a standalone weekend getaway or as an extension to a Uganda wildlife safari, gorilla trekking adventure, or East African holiday.
Day 1 - Visiting the Mabamba Swamp Island to track the famous Shoebill Stork, boat cruise to the equator and nature walk at park shoebill
Day 2 - Visiting the Entebbe Zoo (Uganda Wildlife Education Center), Kasenyi Landing Site and Entebbe Botanical Gardens
Day 3 - Kampala City Tour
Itineraries
Day 1
Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tracking
After breakfast at your lodge/hotel, we shall pick you up and be ready for a boat pick-up that sets off at 8am to the Mabamba Swamp. Look out for birds along the way on Lake Victoria. The boat ride will go through the swamp looking for the famous shoebill. we shall spend some time studying it and enjoying it's space, and learning about it with our guide. Please note that this is nature. We might take longer or shorter time to see the bird, or entirely miss it at that particular time. This is something we have no control of, but we always strive to do our best.
After this, we head back to the docking area to go visit the zoo in Entebbe, have lunch and return to the hotel/airport
Day 2
Kampala City Tour
On this last day, we drive to Kampala City, where we shall learn about the Origin of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. We shall learn about different tribes, museums, buildings among others. We shall taste some street food and some of our delicacies.
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