Shoebill Stork bird watching at Mabamba papyrus swamp Bay on Lake Victoria is one of its kind of experiences, as you watch over these large birds, hunting their prey, which is mostly the mud fish.
If you are an avid bird watcher, and have a bit more time we can also incorporate a visit to the Mabamba papyrus swamp area – home to several pairs of the rare Shoebill Stork. As well as the possibility of seeing these elusive birds, there is an abundance of other water birds, wildlife such as otters and much more to view amongst the tranquil waters of this area. There is no better place in the world to watch and encounter the rare shoebill stork, like at Mabamba papyrus swamp, the mabamba wetland, is arguably the best gem, to look out for the rare shoebills.
Cruising slowly along the water lily lined channel look out for winged ones. The Shoebill is also on the wildlife list of non-bird watching tourists that are intrigued by its peculiar looks and massive size. Most photographers fall in love with taking the great pictures and videos of the stork while hunting. The sheer variety and density of bird species is truly amazing, with over 260 bird species recorded.
Mabamba (meaning lungfish swamp in the Luganda dialect) swamp is located in a convenient place close to Kampala city and Entebbe town allowing birders to spot many of Uganda’s famous birds without having to go to the remoter parks, has made a day trip, by a motorized canoe boat to the wetland from Nkiwoogo landing site quite very accessible within a short time.
Mabamba Bay Wetland is one of the vast swamps found in Lake Victoria. It is located close to Entebbe town (40km) and Kampala city in a small village in Kasanje. The key attraction is the Shoebill Stork. Along with the Murchison Falls National Park, the Mabamba Swamp is the best place to spot the Shoebill Stork.
Both morning and afternoon or full day bird watching in search for the rare shoebill stork, and along with other bird watching can be arranged.
The bird watching at Mabamba wetland cam as well as be combined with the boat cruise on Lake Victoria or afternoon visit at Entebbe zoo and Entebbe botanical garden.
Get in touch with our safari specialist at One More Adventure Safari, and have your shoebill stork bird watching at Mabamba swamp arranged, alongside your Uganda safari booking.
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