Mabamba Bay is a unique extensive marsh stretching through along narrow bay, fringed with papyrus towards the main body of Lake Victoria. It forms part of Buwaya Bay South-west of Nakiwogo Bay both of which are located in the west of Entebbe International Airport. Request a Quote It lies between Busi Island and Buwaya / Zziba village on the mail land. Contact us to book our 1 Day Bird Watching at Mabamba Wetlands. Bird watching at Mabamba Bay Wetland is one of our great 1 day tour excursions in Uganda.
1 Day Bird Watching at Mabamba Wetlands
Our guides picks you up from your hotel, and transfer to Mabamba Swamp. This is the best place to spot the rare shoebill. It takes about an hour by road via Nakawuka – Kasanje. Birding is done on traditional canoe; the wetlands are home to a variety of different bird species. A canoe ride through papyrus swamp will take you at the best spot of spotting the Shoebill bird among other rare Africa birds like the Malachite Kingfisher, Swamp Flycatchers, African Purple Swamphen, African Water Rail, Common Moorhen, Lesse Jacana, African Jacana, African Pygime Goose, White faced whistling duck, Squacco heron, Blue reasted Bee eater, African Jacana, and Saddle – billed Stork, among others. Return to your hotel or place of residence for overnight stay.
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The 1 Day Bird Watching package will include;
-Private safari 4wd fuelled safari vehicle
-Services of English speaking driver/guide
-Entrance fees
-Canoe ride for birding
-Birding guide
The price excludes: – Tips to local guides, Porterage, Personal insurance cover, Soft or alcoholic drinks, Items of a personal nature, any meals not indicated above, any tours not mentioned from the itinerary above.
