1 Day Entebbe bird watching tour Uganda, encounter the shoebill, Uganda's most sought-after endemic bird species that inhabits only marshy areas. Like all birds, shoebills are descendants of dinosaurs, and their massive beaks are shaped like shoes.
For many bird enthusiasts, spotting a shoebill is a lifelong goal. Mabamba Swamp is one of the few remaining sites on Lake Victoria that provides consistent sightings of this remarkable bird. Covering 2,424 hectares, Mabamba Swamp is recognized as an International Ramsar site. It is managed by a local community association dedicated to preserving this unique ecosystem for future generations.
The swamp is characterized by small channels of marsh-filled water and lagoons, making it one of the most reliable places in the world to observe the shoebill (Balaeniceps rex).
The shoebill’s feet and claws resemble those of many dinosaur fossils, including two that are believed to have originated from these birds. Let's experience one of the world’s best shoebill viewing sites, enjoy stable canoe positioning by experienced guides, on our 1 Day Entebbe bird watching tour in Uganda.
Few birding destinations in Africa — or the world — offer this level of reward in such a short visit
TIP: We can customize any tour and can start on any date.
Highlights
- Escape the city and experience the Shoebill – Uganda’s most sought-after bird,
- Travel by private car and motorized boat on Lake Victoria.
- Fully narrated tour by local guide.
- Interact with the local fishing community and learn about their way of life
- Pickup and drop-off from Entebbe hotels
- Private guide ensures a personal experience
Need To Know
You can choose to add optional tours, including the Entebbe Botanical Gardens Half-Day Tour. This is Uganda’s oldest botanical park, established in 1901. While visiting, keep an eye out for the Ross's Turaco and the Great Blue Turaco, as well as various monkey species.
This tour starts at 07:00 Hrs
Tour Ends; 17:00 Hrs
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