Kampala: Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Stork Tour & Lunch
ID: GYG1155529-1775948
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Spot the rare Shoebill Stork in Mabamba Wetland on a guided tour from Kampala. Glide through papyrus channels, visit a local market, and enjoy a Ugandan-style lunch in Entebbe.
Begin your day with a pickup in Kampala and set off toward Entebbe. Enjoy the quiet of the early morning drive. Stop for breakfast at Nakiwogo Landing Site at a restaurant of your choice.
Meet your local bird guide, get a short briefing, and board a motorized canoe across Lake Victoria. Switch into a traditional canoe and glide through the papyrus channels as your guide points out colorful bird species.
Enjoy the highlight of the tour — spotting the rare Shoebill Stork in its natural habitat, along with many other wetland birds. Head back through the swamp, return by motorized canoe to Nakiwogo landing site.
Enjoy bottled water and fresh fruit to refresh after the excursion. Visit a nearby market in Entebbe. Interact with local vendors, explore fresh produce, crafts, and get a feel of community life.
Enjoy a hearty Ugandan-style lunch at a selected restaurant/hotel in Entebbe with views of Lake Victoria. Take an optional short walk along the lake shore or relax before departure. Head back to Kampala with scenic views along the way.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of spotting the rare Shoebill Stork in its natural habitat
- Visit a local market in Entebbe and interact with local vendors
- Relax with a short walk along the lake shore or unwind before departure
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Clients are advised to come fully prepared with everything they need for the day to start off.
INCLUDED
- Pick up and drop off in Kampala
- Breakfast at Nakiwogo Landing Site
- Motorized canoe ride across Lake Victoria
- Traditional canoe ride through papyrus channels
- Shoebill Stork tracking
- Light refreshments
- Local market visit
- Lunch in Entebbe
- Leisure time by Lake Victoria
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.