Overview
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Experience one of Uganda's finest birding destinations on this 1-Day Entebbe Birding Tour. Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe is home to hundreds of bird species, making it an excellent introduction to Uganda's incredible birdlife.
The highlight of this safari is a canoe excursion through Mabamba Bay Wetland in search of the prehistoric-looking Shoebill Stork, one of Africa's most sought-after birds.
Later, enjoy bird watching in the peaceful Entebbe Botanical Gardens, where forest, lakeshore, and garden habitats attract numerous resident and migratory birds.
- You visit
- Entebbe International Airport (EBB)(Start) Entebbe Botanical GardenMabamba Swamp Entebbe International Airport (EBB)(End)
- Highlights
- Birding tours
- Vehicle used
Day 1: Mabamba Bay Wetland and Lake Victoria bird Safari
Early Morning Pick-up (6:00 AM)
Your professional birding guide will pick you up from your hotel or Entebbe International Airport. After a short briefing, drive to Mabamba Bay Wetland, one of Uganda's most important birding areas.
Mabamba Shoebill Birding Excursion
Board a traditional motorized canoe and quietly navigate through papyrus channels while searching for the famous Shoebill Stork.
Other birds commonly seen include:
African Jacana
Purple Heron
Malachite Kingfisher
Pied Kingfisher
Blue-breasted Bee-eater
Long-toed Lapwing
Swamp Flycatcher
Black Crake
Yellow-billed Duck
African Fish Eagle
Papyrus Gonolek
African Marsh Harrier
Your experienced guide will help identify the different bird species throughout the excursion.
Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a quality lakeside restaurant in Entebbe while overlooking Lake Victoria.
Afternoon Birding at Entebbe Botanical Gardens
Continue to the beautiful Entebbe Botanical Gardens for another birding session.
Possible sightings include:
Ross's Turaco
Great Blue Turaco
Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill
Woodland Kingfisher
Eastern Plantain-eater
Double-toothed Barbet
African Paradise Flycatcher
Palm Nut Vulture
Scarlet-chested Sunbird
Orange Weaver
African Grey Parrot (occasionally)
Apart from birds, you may also encounter Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys and Vervet Monkeys.
Evening Return
After completing your birding adventure, transfer back to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport.
End of Safari
Breakfast, Lunch
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