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1-Day Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Excursion

Accra, Uganda

1-Day Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Excursion

4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews Offered by Africa Horizon Safaris 1-Day

Overview

Mabamba Swamp offers the best chances of seeing this majestic bird. The large bird with its prehistoric look fascinates many bird lovers. These solitary birds with the massive shoebill stork can grow up to 150 cm and weigh up to 14 pounds. The wetland is also home to plenty of other bird species, which can be seen during this Mabamba tour, either in the early morning or late afternoon.

Plan snapshot

Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

1-Day

Route

Entebbe to Entebbe

Country & park

Uganda

Style

Safari

Group size

1-8 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Activities

specialized birding (with a professional birding guide)

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

1-Day Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Excursion
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $330 USD $215 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $330 USD $215 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028 $330 USD $215 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages.

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Route

Tour route map
country Uganda
Start Entebbe (Day 1)
End Entebbe (Day 1)

Tour Features

Day tour

This does not include accommodation.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: specialized birding (with a professional birding guide)
Getting around: boat & normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Day 1

Day 1

The shoebill excursion from Nakiwogo Entebbe starts at 7:00 am or at a preferred time. During the excursion, you get to see so many other birds. For many bird enthusiasts, the place is ideal, with over 300 bird species, and is labelled an Important Bird Area. Such birds include: African Pigmy Goose, Black Crake, Black Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, Black-crowned Waxbill, Black-headed Heron, Black-winged Stilt, Pied Wagtail, African Firefinch, African Fish Eagle, African Green Pigeon, Pink-backed Pelican, among others. Mabamba also hosts flocks of Palearctic migratory birds from October to March every year. All these make Mabamba perfect for a bird-watching safari. Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Mabamba Swamp Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Roundtrip airport transfer

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to/from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour cannot be arranged by this operator
Africa Horizon Safaris
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Offered by

Africa Horizon Safaris

4.8 operator rating 5 reviews

Africa Horizon Safaris is based in Uganda. We’ve been in business for the last 9 years, if there’s one thing we know about, it’s providing unforgettable adventures for people all over the world! We are locally based in the heart of Kampala specializing in short excursions, Gorilla trekking safaris, wildlife adventure tours, hiking adventure safaris, long adventure safaris and tailor-made or customized safaris to suite our client's needs and desires

Office In

Uganda

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2011)

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.80 average

Overall

4.8/5

Communication

4.8/5

Accuracy

4.8/5

Value

4.8/5

Safety clarity

4.8/5

Cultural value

4.8/5
Verified

Almost Perfect

Africa Horizon Safaris was an absolute pleasure to work with as they arranged our recent gorilla and monkey trekking adventures in Volcanoes National Park. Communication was excellent, keeping us apprised exactly what we were getting, when our payments were needed to be made, and successful acquisition of the permits. Our guide/driver also kept us well informed as to what we were doing and when and where we needed to be the next morning. During the morning shuffle prior to treks, the guide stayed with us and pointed us in the right direction. The only negative, was that it seemed our guide was a little inexperienced as a driver and couldn't manage to engage the 4WD on the vehicle, which is definitely necessary at certain points. So one of the other vehicles in our group had to come back for us and give us a lift. It did not impact our day at all, other than a small inconvenience to switch vehicles for last 5 minutes of the journey. The driver was honestly the nicest person in the world, but just a little green. We have no doubt he will be excellent with some more experience. The Five Volcanoes Hotel that they used for lodging was absolutely phenomenal. The post trek foot massages and cleaning of our boots, poles and gators were very, very welcome. Food options were perhaps a little limited, but everything was delicious and of high quality. Rooms were enormous, palatial really and very calming. We only spent one night, but it is a place you could spend days at comfortably. Beds were a bit squeaky to think of it. All in all, a very memorable experience, capably handled by Africa Horizon Safaris. We would not hesitate to use them again in the future, perhaps for an Akagera safari? Who knows!

Eric Gracyalny · United Kingdom

Verified

A day trip to Ngamba island

This was a wonderful tour. We saw the chimpanzees, watched them play. It was a day well spent. Thank you to Jacqueline and the professional guides.

Kristen Mutter · United States

Verified

Very swift

We took a one day trip to Ngamba island as a group. It was on short notice but was well executed. Thanks to the team led by Jacqueline and the guides, Geoffrey and John.

Photo by Yonah Dokarker
Photo by Yonah Dokarker

Yonah Dokarker · Uganda

Verified

2 day Safari to Murchison Falls

Fantastic 2‑day safari to Murchison Falls! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Driver and guide, Drake, was exceptional, professional, knowledgeable, always available, and truly attentive. Thanks to his dedication, we enjoyed wonderful moments, unforgettable views, and great experiences that made the trip truly special.

JL · Spain

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children of all ages.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request changes to this tour.

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Entebbe

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Africa Horizon Safaris, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

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