Boat tour in Mabamba swamp

Spot the shoebill stork

Information about Mabamba swamp

Hop on a boat and navigate Lake Victoria's waters towards the Mabamba Swamp. On your way, watch skilled fishermen throw their nets from wooden boats, kingfishers dive into the lake's waters to catch fish, and cormorants dry their wings in the sun. Once you reach the swamp, you will board a smaller boat that can manoeuvre through the papyrus and water lilies. Today's ultimate reward: spotting the famous shoebill stork!

Interesting facts about Mabamba swamp

The swamp play a crucial role in filtering water before it enters Lake Victoria.

Shoebill storks can wait for hours in the same position before lunging at their prey.

Local fishermen believe that spotting a shoebill on their way to fish is a bad omen.

Pictures of Mabamba swamp

Possible Activities in Mabamba swamp

Wildlife observation

Highlights close to Mabamba swamp

Entebbe Botanical Gardens

Take a stroll around the botanical gardens in Entebbe, a place loved by locals. Established in 1898 for botanical research, locals now come on weekends to relax or have a drink along the shores of Lake Victoria. During your walk, spot the many birds flying around the trees or, if you're lucky, the resident family of black-and-white Colobus monkeys!

Animals in Mabamba swamp

Please be aware that wildlife sightings are never guaranteed and depend on seasons, weather, and other factors.

Pied kingfisher

Marabout stork

Shoebill stork

Our trips to Mabamba swamp