1 Day Mabamba Tour

1 Day Mabamba Tour

1 Day Mabamba Tour, Mabamba Swamp is a popular bird-watching haven famously known for its rare shoebill storks. Mabamba Swamp is a wetland area located in Uganda, East Africa. It is situated on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa and the second-largest freshwater lake in the world. Mabamba Swamp is renowned for being a habitat for the rare and elusive shoebill stork, also known as the whale head or shoe billed heron.

The shoebill stork is a large bird that can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and has a unique appearance, with a large bill that resembles a shoe. The Mabamba Swamp provides an ideal habitat for these birds, as it is a vast wetland area with extensive papyrus reeds, open water channels, and various fish species that are the shoebill’s main food source. It is also home to various other birds like; African Jacana, Malachite Kingfisher, African Fish Eagle, Grey Crowned Crane, Swamp Flycatcher, African Marsh Harrier, Blue-breasted Bee-eater, African Pied Wagtail, Papyrus Gonolek and Winding Cist cola among other.

Mabamba Swamp has become a popular tourist destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who want to catch a glimpse of the shoebill stork and other bird species that inhabit the wetland area. The swamp is also home to other wildlife such as otters, monitor lizards, and various fish species.

Overall, this one-day Mabamba Swamp tour is a great way to experience the natural beauty and unique birdlife of Uganda. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars and camera to capture the stunning scenery and bird species.

Trip Highlights

• Pick up and transfer to Mabamba swamp
• Briefing
• Guided canoe ride
• Lunch break
• Guided nature walk.
• Transfer back to Kampala.

Detailed itinerary

Pick up and transfer to Mabamba Swamp

You will be picked    up from your hotel/airport early in the morning after breakfast and be driven to Mabamba Swamp. Upon arrival at Mabamba Swamp, you’ll meet your local birding guide who will take you on a canoe ride through the swamp to search for the elusive shoebill stork and other bird species. The canoe ride takes about two hours, and your guide will point out various bird species along the way. Tourists can also engage in fishing activities when on the canoe ride because the wetland is also home to various fish species.

Lunch break

After the canoe ride, you’ll have lunch at a nearby Nkima lodge restaurant or picnic area.

Nature Walk

After lunch, you will take a guided nature walk around the swamp to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the area. This may extend to the Nkima forest. You can also engage with the local people who live and work from around the wetland and also buy their produce in the form of souvenirs.

Return to Kampala

After the nature walk, you’ll return to Kampala.

END OF TRIP

Included in package

• Transportation in a safari vehicle.
• Lunch
• Entry and guide fees
• Drinking water and fruits

Package excludes

• Tips
• Beverages
• Souvenirs
• Activities outside the itinerary
• International fights
• Visas.