1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Tracking Tour from Entebbe
Your birding adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Entebbe hotel. Enjoy a scenic drive through the city suburb and lakeside landscapes before arriving at Mabamba Bay. Here, an expert birding guide and community canoe operator lead you into the vast wetlands, navigating papyrus-lined channels in a traditional wooden canoe.
The highlight is tracking the Shoebill Stork, often seen standing motionless as it hunts lungfish. Depending on conditions, sightings can be immediate—or require patient, gentle searching.
Expect to spot additional wetland species such as:
African Jacana, Malachite Kingfisher, African Fish Eagle, Goliath Heron, Pied Kingfisher, Papyrus Gonolek, and more.
After exploring the swamp, return to Entebbe by late morning. Optional add-ons allow you to extend your birding and nature experience.
Arrival
End of Tour
What is included and excluded on this safari?
What to Bring:
- Binoculars
- Camera with zoom lens
- Hat & sunglasses
- Light rain jacket
- Waterbottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
Price Includes:
- Private round-trip transfers from Entebbe and Kampala
- Expert shoebill birding guide
- Community canoe fee
- All conservation & government fees
Price Excludes:
Highlights
Shoebill stork