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Description
Mabamba Swamp is only accessible by boat. During the tour, you pass through the vegetated swamp in narrow canals. In the area you can see the famous Shoebill, the African Swamphen, the African Jacana, many Winding Cisticolas on the reeds, and many raptors like the Palm-nut Vulture, the Western Marsh Harrier, the Black Kite and the African Fish-eagle. During the tour on the lake Victoria, you can also see the Yellow-billed Duck.
Details
Access
Mabamba Swamp is located in a bay on Lake Victoria opposite the capital Entebbe. You can access this swamp only by booking a guided tour. There are many guides and tour operators offering tours to Mabamba Swamp, see the links below for a selection of tour providers.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , LakeConditions
WetCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
- Mabamba Swamp on eBird
- Realmafricasafaris.com/mabamba-swamp-shoebill-tracking-tour
- Greatadventuresafaris.com/mabamba-shoebill-excursion-from-entebbe