1-Day Shoebill Stork and Birding Experience
ID: GYG531671-923042
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
This day tour is the quickest way to do birdwatching around Kampala and Entebbe with the main attraction being the elusive shoebill stork in Mabamba Swamp while on the Boat.
Begin early, head to Mabamba Swamp, 15km west of Entebbe. This swamp is located on a marshy bay on the northern shore of the Lake Victoria and is identified as one of the best ornithological sites associated with excellent water- associated bird species and the best place to see the great blue Turaco using the Entebbe route. Look out for pygmy goose, lesser jacana, Papyrus Gonolek, yellow-backed weaver, Northern brown-throated weaver, blue-headed caucal, and other swamp specialties. At the swamp, most of the birding is on a canoe, paddled by our local site guides. It is truly a life-changing moment looking at this bizarre bird as it preens, showing off its huge grinning, and wooden-looking, clog-like bill. You may also have marvelous views of it as it soars on broad wings. And others like the swamp flycatcher, African purple swamp-hen, African water rail, common moorhen, white-faced whistling-duck, Squacco, Rufous-bellied and purple heron, blue-breasted Bee-eater, winding Cisticola, Goliath heron, black crake, African marsh harrier, malachite , common waxbill, yellow-billed duck to mention a few.
Highlights
- The speedboat takes approximately 45 minutes from Entebbe to Mabamba Swamp
- All rates include round trip boat ride, entrance and viewing fees.
- Morning viewing between 9.00am – 1.00pm and Afternoon viewing 12.45pm – 5.00pm
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
