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1-Day Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Excursion

1-Day Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Excursion

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
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🗺 Uganda, Rwanda ⏱ 1 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Mabamba
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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.

Route

Start Mabamba (Day 1)
End Mabamba

Tour Features

Day 1: Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Excursion

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Mabamba
  • Duration: 1 DAY
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Excursion
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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.

Rates

From: $200 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

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)

Exclusions

Not included
  • 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.)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Mabamba

End: Mabamba

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews
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