1 Day Best Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birding Tour, Lake Victoria Kampala City

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Kampala City, Uganda’s capital, and immerse yourself in its rich cultural diversity. Discover historical monuments, experience local traditions, and explore the unique lifestyle of the Ugandan people.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Entebbe - Begin the journey from Entebbe and head to Mabamba Swamp.
  • Mabamba Shoebills Watching - This is a brief visit to Mabamba wetlands to spot the Shoebill for those eager to see this unique bird. It also serves as a full-day birdwatching adventure for enthusiasts aiming to observe the Shoebill and discover various wetland specialties and…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Any thing that is not added in the itinerary, we only give a bottle of water pay entrance charges
Additional Information

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…

Location
Entebbe
We Pick you up from your area of accommodation in Entebbe Town
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Arse5
Aug 11, 2025
Shoebill/Bird watching - Musa is a complete gentleman and guide. The ride across Victoria was scenic and the canoe through the swamp very cool. And the shoebill is something to see.
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Trishilaa2025
Jul 21, 2025
Well organized Trip - I was actually so surprised and amused at how easy it was to book and how everything was arranged for us by Diana. From the airlines to Uganda and end of trip from gorillas , meeting local people and safaris and special ending of tour to see the shoebill at Mabamba swamp. We literally had to show up with our luggages on the day we flew out and everything else was sorted. seemed too easy, but sure enough, we had everything taken care of and had an amazing holiday in Uganda .
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Difaseo
Jul 7, 2025
South Sudan Tour - South Sudan culture and Andaman relaxation We headed to South Sudan for 10 Days to enjoy the tribes and a relaxing boat trip on the Nile River in Juba. We then experienced cultural performances and live band music, the incredible architecture of the churches in Juba, travel chaos, and friendly village families traveling from Mundari to Toposa. The tour was well worth it. We were really lucky to be in South Sudan,
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74okelloe
Jul 7, 2025
A brilliant adventure in Kenya - we wanted to do more than just go to safari in Kenya, so asked for something different and some travelling around, and what an adventure it turned out to be. Went to Lake Turkana and traveled around there. Highlighting visiting the tribes in the north, Turkana people, Samburu, Rendile, and Pokot, was a fantastic experience with our very experienced guide, Andrian. Before that, we had the very friendly Mousa helping us in the book, and another great guide who showed us around Kenya. Mousa has great knowledge of tribes and people. Did a safari in Masai Mara and Buffalo Springs, which was great fun. We do recommend this Company!
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518alenim
Jul 7, 2025
Fantastic Holiday and excellent planned Holiday in Uganda - Fantastic holiday, excellently planned Mousa listened to our requirements and planned a fantastic holiday for us in Uganda. Loved every minute. Great hotels, interesting cultural experiences, very well looked after. Will certainly book with Ultimate Wild Safaris again!
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Hanningt0nb
Jul 1, 2025
Amazing 10 Day Uganda Trip - From northern Uganda and visiting Karamoja, amazing landmarks, and the warmest people entire Uganda. Different but still the warmest of people and amazing sites and more a chance to see the gentle bird at mabamba Wetland in like Victoria, seeing the shoebill was like meeting the gorillas in the Jungle of Bwindi Forest.
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675dinao
May 23, 2025
Mbamba swamps and Shoebill birding. - Great experience. Beautiful swamps and amazing bird life. A half day boat trip through the swamps, guided by experts with knowledge, enthusiasm and a willingness to give us the best possible experience
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Naigagam2025
May 20, 2025
Super tour in uganda to the wildlife life - This was a superb tour... our 12 Day trip in uganda was beautifully crafted, taking us through the long history of the Mabamba wetland and travelling from the busy Kampala to the green West of uganda . The accommodation was wonderful and the food, local banana wine in kibale forest prepared by locals the experiences truly memorable and finishing the trip with a visit to Mabamba wetland at lake Victoria to see the shoebill after failing to see it at Murchison falls national park. The guides both went to great lengths to provide us with experiences much beyond expectations and I cannot thank them enough. I recommend this company !
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Phixb
May 19, 2025
Amazing Shoebill bird tour - Amazing boat trip on Lake Victoria, the warmest people I met were our guide and boat captain. Seeing the shoebill was wonderful.
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240terim
May 17, 2025
Once in a lifetime! - Spent the day with Musah and our boatmen. So satified. 10+!! Watched at great length a juvenile 6 month old bird trying to catch fish. Then his father, a huge guy flies in to seem to check on him. Then flies off again. What more could I ask for?
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From $150
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).