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1 Day Shoebill Stork and Birding Experience
(2) Reviews
Central Region
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
The Mabamba Swamp is the best place to view the famous Shoebill in Uganda. It is located west of 40 kilometres west of Entebbe and can be accessed by both road and a boat tour across Lake Victoria.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
1 Day Shoebill Stork and Birding Experience
(2) Reviews
Central Region
About
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.
The Mabamba Swamp is the best place to view the famous Shoebill in Uganda. It is located west of 40 kilometres west of Entebbe and can be accessed by both road and a boat tour across Lake Victoria.
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
Itinerary
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, ...
