Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the unique 1-day Mabamba Shoebill tour, where you'll enjoy:
- High chances of spotting the Shoebill Stork: Mabamba Swamp is one of the best places in Africa to encounter the elusive Shoebill Stork, with a remarkable success rate of sightings.
- Expert guides: Local guides with extensive knowledge of the swamp and Shoebill Stork behavior ensure a successful and educational tour.
- Undisturbed natural habitat: Mabamba Swamp remains relatively untouched, offering an authentic and unspoiled experience.
- Support local communities: The tour contributes to the local economy and promotes conservation efforts.
- Flexibility: Tailor the tour to suit your interests and schedule.
- Unique photo opportunities: Capture stunning images of the Shoebill Stork and other bird species in their natural habitat.
Experience the perfect blend of adventure and nature, creating an unforgettable journey for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and adventure seekers!
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Traveler pickup
Entebbe Airport, Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe International Airport, 14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
U2665XIandres
31 Jul 2025
Great experience with Eric. Punctual pick-up at the hotel and flawless transfer to Mabamba with the Entebbe ferry. We had a great boat tour through the swamps and saw lots of bird species next to an absolutely great view on the shoebill. In total a wonderful time and I'll certainly contact Eric again when I'm planning my next trip to Uganda.
C5462NVmelissah
16 Jul 2025
Such a great morning! Eric was fantastic…so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and fun! Getting to the swamp via some bumpy roads ????and a ferry ride was quite an experience! Maria was our guide on the water…pointing out lots of cool birds in addition to our amazing shoebill stork sighting!!!
Rainer L
24 Jul 2024
Today I went on an expedition tour with Eric and Walter to the Mabamba Swamps. They picked me up at the hotel on time as arranged. We took the ferry to Sazi, which saved us a bumpy journey via Kyengera. They both know every bird. And so I am made aware of the local birdlife at several stops on the way. Once we arrive in the swamps, Huntington, an experienced guide and also a birding expert, guides us through the narrow canals. After just a short time, he spots a shoebill, which we approach within five metres. What a sublime moment. Time stands still for a moment and you don't want to go any further. After what feels like 15 minutes, we carry on and around the next bend Huntigton discovers the next shoebill. What a lucky coincidence, he confirms, as there are only 12 of its kind in the swamps. Of course, we spot other birds that are only partly familiar to me as a birdwatcher, such as various herons, kingfishers, plovers, crowned cranes....
The entertaining trip with Eric and Walter was an impressive experience. If I hadn't already booked several tours with other providers, I would have gone on a discovery tour of Uganda with the two of them.
This tour in
Uganda
is organized by
Outback Adventure Safaris
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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