FULL DAY SHOEBILL EXCURSION

This 1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour offers a premier birding experience to spot the rare, prehistoric Shoebill Stork (Balaeniceps rex) along Lake Victoria’s shores near Entebbe on Lake Victoria Entebbe.

Mabamba Wetlands is renowned for its rich birdlife and is a top destination for birdwatchers, as you cruise on the lake towards the swamps, get your cameras ready to observe a wide variety of bird species in their natural habitat, all while immersing yourself in the tranquility and beauty of the wetlands. Whether you’re a seasoned twitcher, avid birder, or simply looking to connect with nature, this peaceful adventure promises an unforgettable experience, among the many, you will spot the African Jacana, Malachite Kingfisher, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, Papyrus Gonolek, and various herons.

Highlights: 

  • Cruising on Lake Victoria
  • Unforgettable encounter with Prehistoric Shoebill in its natural habitat
  • Birding on Lake Victoria
  • Sunset on Lake Victoria.

Pick up from your Guest House in Entebbe and transfer to Nakiwogo landing site and take motorized boat to the docking point where you will exchange in a canoe for easy navigation through the swamp

Your day begins with an early 06:00 hrs pickup from the guesthouse/hotel in Entebbe, you will be transferred to the Nakiwogo Landing Site, where you will board a motorized boat for a scenic 45-minute ride across Lake Victoria to reach the Mabamba Wetlands. Upon arrival, you’ll switch to a smaller paddle-powered boat ideal for quietly navigating through the narrow water channels and getting closer to the incredible birdlife that calls this wetland home, upon reaching the shoebill, you will be take all the pictures as needed and then proceed back to the dock to switch in the motorized boat to cruise back Nakiwongo land site where you will find you driver and transfer to the guest house for lunch and to recharge your camera batteries, transfer image files, or simply take a short break.

 

After the short break, we embark on a second photography session in the late afternoon, giving you a chance to explore the wetlands under different lighting conditions. This time of day offers unique photo opportunities and an excellent chance to spot the Shoebill again, along with other wetland species in action. As the sun begins to set, you will board the boat once more for the return journey across Lake Victoria to Nakiwogo Landing Site.

Your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to your guesthouse in Entebbe, concluding a truly immersive and rewarding bird photography experience in one of Uganda’s most treasured wetland habitats.

Accommodation: Boma Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast basis.

 

Included in the above safari

  • Accommodation as mentioned above
  • Shoe bill excursion on Lake Victoria
  • Full day tour – morning and afternoon.
  • Transfers for both visits
  • Motorized cruise and canoe for the 2 excursions.
  • Experienced English speaking guides during the 2 excursions.
  • Drinking water through the day.

Excluded in the above safari.

  • Uganda entry visa fee
  • International air flights
  • Any optional activities not indicated in the above
  • Laundry services
  • Gratuities and Tips.

 

Visas to be applied at least 3 weeks to arrival time.