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1-Day The Ultimate Shoebill Experience

1-Day The Ultimate Shoebill Experience

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Uganda, Rwanda ⏱ 1 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Mabamba
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
A one-day excursion to Mabamba Bay Wetland is a world-class birding experience and the most reliable way to see the prehistoric Shoebill Stork in its natural habitat. Located on the edge of Lake Victoria near Entebbe, this Ramsar site is a labyrinth of papyrus and water lilies. Designed by professionals from Satellite Adventures.

Route

Start Mabamba (Day 1)
End Mabamba

Tour Features

Day 1: The Ultimate Shoebill Experience

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 The Ultimate Shoebill Experience
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
The Mabamba Bay Wetland is a world-renowned birding sanctuary and a Ramsar Site of International Importance, located on the northern fringes of Lake Victoria. This expedition is specifically designed for travelers seeking the Shoebill Stork (Balaeniceps rex), a prehistoric-looking bird that is arguably the most sought-after avian sighting in Africa. ​Covering approximately 16,500 hectares of thick papyrus and water lilies, Mabamba offers the highest success rate (over 95%) for spotting this elusive giant in its natural habitat. This tour provides a serene escape from the urban centers of Entebbe or Kampala, immersing you in a labyrinth of water channels where time seems to stand still.

Rates

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

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

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
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • 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.

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USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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