1 day Mabamba Birding Tour

Welcome to the amazing 1 day Mabamba birding tour, the ultimate birding adventure on a Uganda safari. Mabamba Island or Mabamba swamp is located on Lake Victoria – Africa’s largest fresh-water lake. The island is a haven for birds and a reliable Uganda safari destination for birding tours.

This 1 day Mabamba birding tour is an opportunity for you to indulge in the amazing birding experience on a Uganda safari. The island is easily accessed by boat since it is located near Entebbe International Airport. You will get up close with the many bird species including the famous shoebill stork. Mabamba island is home to over 230 bird species some of which are rift valley endemics while others are critically endangered species. If you are passionate about birding, this 1 day Mabamba birding tour is all you have to do. Now that you have an idea of where you are going, let us dive into the detailed itinerary for the 1 day Mabamba birding tour.

Day 1: Arrival and Mabamba birding tour

Upon your arrival at the Entebbe International Airport or once you are done with breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala, you will meet our professional tour guide. He or she will brief you about the 1 day Mabamba birding tour. You will board a boat and ride to Mabamba Island.

After registering at the entrance, you will be assigned a professional bird guide to take you through the whole birding tour. You will either walk or use a locally-made canoe as you tour the swamp. The tour comes with beautiful moments like birds singing, fighting for territories and building their nests.

Lunch will be at any hotel on the island. In the late afternoon, you will return with your company guide who will lead you back to either a hotel of your choosing in Entebbe or Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight as you may advise. This marks the end of your spectacular 1 day Mabamba birding tour.