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The 4 Best Shoebill & Birding Tours in Uganda

4 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $130

Mabamba swamp is an hour from the airport and the birds are found by fishermen who pole you through the channels. These 4 tours are early, quiet, and priced per boat as often as per head, so read the small print if you are travelling alone.

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Entebbe: Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tracking Boat Tour

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1.Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tracking Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $115Our pick

Entebbe Mabamba Swamp shoebill tracking by canoe across Lake Victoria. 3-hour small-group birding with life jackets and water.

“Guides were very friendly and knowledgeable, the swamp is beautiful with a huge variety of beautiful birds and the shoebill is truly a sight to behold. Worth every penny”

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1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour in Lake Victoria Entebbe - The early run from Entebbe to Nakiwogo Landing Site
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1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour in Lake Victoria Entebbe

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1/2 Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tour - Nakiwongo Landing Site Route Through Papyrus Bird Country
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1/2 Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tour

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3.1/2 Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $130Top rated

Half-day shoebill watching in Mabamba Swamp from Entebbe with private transfer, wooden boats, and fees included. About 5 hours.

“A 10/10 half day trip to see Shoebills! Early pick up, smooth transfer, and we even managed to find a shoebill almost right after we changed to a smaller boat! The team are the friendliest people l've ever met and you can see that they really enjRead more”

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1 Day Best Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birding Tour, Lake Victoria - Entebbe to Mabamba: the practical start that keeps the day sane
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1 Day Best Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birding Tour, Lake Victoria

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