The 1-day Mabamba Swamp Birding Tour is an adventurous bird-watching trip leading to the lush Mabamba Swamp Bay extending for over 24 square kilometers. This wetland is a renowned Important Birding Area of Uganda harboring over 260 species of birds occupying the various habitats that include water lilies, papyrus, and ferns among others.
Mabamba wetland, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria is one of the few places in Uganda where you can spot the elusive shoebill storks in addition to some difficult to see migrant bird species.
Highlights of the 1 day Mabamba Swamp Birding Tour
• Exciting ferry crossing on Lake Victoria to Mabamba.
• Chance to spot more than 100 species of birds during the trip.
• Boat ride while spotting the birds.
• A full-time English speaking birder/guide
Detailed itinerary of the 1 day Mabamba Swamp Birding Tour
If adventure is your idea of enjoying the 1-day Mabamba Swamp Birding Tour, then start your day by having breakfast at your place of residence in Kampala. Drive for one hour from Kampala to Entebbe Town then Nakiwogo landing site. From here you will have a ferry crossing to Kasanje landing site then continue for 20 minutes by road through a dusty road to Mabamba Swamp for your unforgettable birding trip.
Upon arrival at the area, you will meet with the local guide who will lead you to the motorized canoe boat. The shoebill storks are one of the most sought-after bird species within Mabamba Swamp and were originally referred to as “bad omen” among fishermen but are also tourists’ favorite species of birds. Other species of birds to see within the area are Papyrus gonolek, yellow-billed ducks, common and wood sandpiper, Blue-headed coucal, Malachite kingfisher, white-faced whistling ducks, Pied kingfisher, Common waxbill, African fish eagles, northern brown-throated weavers, African pygmy goose, Spur-winged Lapwing, Goliath herons, African jacana, Long-toed Lapwing, Blue-breasted bee-eater and Hammerkop among others.
Enjoy your packed lunch and drive back to Kampala.
End of the 1 day Mabamba Swamp Birding Tour
The 1-day Mabamba Swamp Birding Tour package includes;
• Customized 4WD Vehicle plus fuel.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
• Full-time English speaking driver and his allowances.
• Packed lunch.
• Ferry crossing.
• Site fees.
• Canoe ride and birder/guide.
The 1-day Mabamba Swamp Birding Tour package excludes;
• Personal insurance.
• Personal expenses such as gratuities, laundry fees, shopping, cigarettes, beverages, and telephone bills.
• Airfares.
• Optional activities not included in the itinerary.
What to carry or wear for the 1 day Mabamba Swamp Birding Tour
• Pair of binoculars.
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Good camera.
• Sunglasses.
• Warm and light clothes.
• Insect repellant.
• Water bottle.
• Petty cash.
• Hat.
• Rain jacket.
Best time for birding in Mabamba swamp
Mabamba Swamp can be visited any time of the year, month, week and day but the rainy season-March-May and October-November is ideal because you will see numerous migrant bird species. The morning hours are also ideal for spotting the rare shoebill storks although you will see them at any time of the day.
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