Full Day Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tour
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About the Activity
Shoebill watching in Uganda is an adventure every bird enthusiast seeking a unique and thrilling experience shouldn’t miss. One of the best places to spot this magnificent bird is in Mabamba Swamp, a wetland located about 50 kilometers west of Uganda’s capital city, Kampala. Mabamba Swamp is renowned for being one of the most reliable places in the world to observe shoebills. This vast wetland ecosystem is abundant in papyrus reeds and open water, creating a perfect habitat for these incredible birds.5 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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shoebill trekking in the swamp
items of personal nature like cameras, binoculars, and giving tips
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Arrival at hotel and greet your visitors and then proceed to mabamba swamp using Nakiwongo landing site route. This route of Uganda is bestowed with 330 species of birds with likes of the shoebill stork, papyrus Gonolek and blue swallow. The tourists are to sail with wooden boats via the swamp searching for shoebill stork that mainly feeds on fish, blue breasted bee eaters, African pygmy’s goose, African and lesser jacana and pied kingfisher.
The swampy waters experience cool breeze with beautiful sceneries and vegetation on its shores. The tourists are to spend here a couple of 2 hours explorering this exciting nature. Proceed to masaka en-route stop at mpigi district, a known site of drum making and learn also about Buganda kingdom biographies. Carry on your return to Entebbe international airport via Kampala capity city of Uganda5 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
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We shall meet our clients entebbe imperial shopping mall at agreed time and our guide will be their before 2 hours to the pick up time and will be dressed well in our company uniformView Location
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We shall meet our clients entebbe imperial shopping mall at agreed time and our guide will be their before 2 hours to the pick up time and will be dressed well in our company uniformView Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- you will find our tour guide ready to pick you up at the entebbe international airport who will be dressed smartly in our uniform with company branded car
- Travelers will be picked up 20 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Africa/Kampala time to receive 100% refund.
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