BIRDING IN UGANDA
1 Day Birding Mabamba Swamp tour
$450-600 USD
pp
Safari summary
Mabamba bay is located on the peripher of Lake Victoria towards western Uganda. The Shoebill is known to transpire in four countries like Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Zambia but it is best seen at Mabamba swamp in Uganda. You can access Mabamba wetland from Entebbe by car or by water [boat] from Entebbe. You can access the swamp by boat on from Entebbe, once you arrive you leave the speed boat and join the canoe to access the possible location of the shoebill.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | March, September | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
DAY 1
After early breakfast, drive southwards to Mabamba Swamp Wetland located on the fringes of Lake Victoria. You will take a motorised canoe in search of the Shoebill. Shoebill is usually found patching in the floating vegetation or flying in the air on some occasions. There is a variety of water birds in this area which include, herons, egrets, ducks, plovers, gulls, Kingfishers, warbler, swallows. Mabamba Swamp is the best place to the shoe bill in Uganda After this, transfer to PICK UP POINT
Here are the latest tours by Kaseke Tours and Travel.
Cleanliness of vehicle
Meet and greet team
Quality of itinerary
Responsiveness of staff