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2 Days Uganda Birding Tour – Mabamba Wetland, Botanical Gardens, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
2 Day 1 Night Uganda Birding Safari Tour – Mabamba Wetland, Botanical Gardens, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Uganda
01st Apr
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31st Aug
Overview
2 Days 1 Night Uganda Birding Safari Tour
Mabamba Wetland, Entebbe Botanical Gardens & Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
Experience one of the best short birding adventures in East Africa on this 2-Day 1 Night Uganda Birding Safari Tour, exploring top birding hotspots around Entebbe and the world-famous Mabamba Wetland.
This safari is perfect for bird lovers and wildlife photographers seeking to spot rare species, including the legendary Shoebill Stork.
Tour Overview
This Uganda birding safari takes you through three of the most productive birding sites near Entebbe:
- Mabamba Wetland
- Entebbe Botanical Gardens
- Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
Mabamba Wetland is internationally recognized as one of the best places in Africa to see the rare Shoebill Stork, alongside Murchison Falls National Park.
Safari Highlights
- Spot the rare Shoebill Stork in Mabamba Swamp
- Birding experience at Entebbe Botanical Gardens
- Wildlife viewing at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
- Boat canoe ride through Mabamba wetlands
- Over 300+ bird species are possible on this short tour
- Guided by experienced birding professionals (15+ years of experience)
2 Days 1 Night Itinerary Summary
Day 1:
Birding in Entebbe – Uganda Wildlife Education Centre & Botanical Gardens
- Explore forest and lakeside bird species
- Evening relaxation in Entebbe
Day 2:
Mabamba Wetland Shoebill Tracking
- Early morning canoe birding experience
- Search for Shoebill Stork and other wetland species
- Return to Entebbe / airport transfer
Why Choose This Birding Safari
- Best short birding tour in Uganda (2 days only)
- High chance of seeing the Shoebill Stork
- Easy access from Entebbe International Airport
- Ideal for photographers and birding enthusiasts
- Expert local birding guides
- Can be combined with gorilla or wildlife safaris
What to Pack for a Birding Safari
- Neutral-colored clothing (khaki, beige, green)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Rain jacket (weather can change quickly)
- Binoculars (very important)
- A camera with a zoom lens
- Insect repellent
- Sun hat
- Small waterproof backpack
Why Uganda is a Top Birding Destination
Uganda is known as the “Pearl of Africa” and is one of the richest birding destinations in the world, hosting over 1,000 bird species, including rare and endangered birds such as the Shoebill Stork and Fox’s Weaver.
Birding in Uganda offers a unique combination of wetlands, forests, lakes, and savannah ecosystems.
Tour Overview
Availability
Jan 01 - Dec 31
Duration
2D/1N
Pickup Location
Pickup available from airport and transport by road.
Language
English
Car PickUp
Available
Tour Guide
Included
Included
- Ground Transportation
- Accommodation
- All Meals and bottled Water
- All Government Taxes
- All Tourist attractions and activities charges listed in Itinerary
- English-speaking driver/guide
Excluded
- International Flights
- Visa fees
- Airport Taxes
- Items of personal nature like Laundry
- Bar bills
- Tipping and any extra expenses not included above.
Itenary
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10:00 AM
Day 1: Of 2 Days Uganda Birding Tour – Mabamba Wetland, Botanical Gardens, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Birding in Entebbe UWEC & Botanical Gardens.
You will be welcomed by our representative who will transfer you to your respective place of accommodation in Entebbe. Depending on the time of arrival you might spend the afternoon at UWEC, home to captive animals and over 170 species of birds.These include 7 species of weavers, such as the rare Northern Masked Weaver and Orange Weaver, Kingfishers, Sunbirds etc. After breakfast then continue to Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
Here you will have good hours of birding on the best trails around Kampala, with over 150 species of birds. Look out for the Bare faced-go away bird, Great Blue and Ross’s Turacos, Red Chested, Klaas’s and Diederik Cuckoo, Great Reed Warbler, Fain Tailed Widow bird, Striped, Malachite, Giant, Woodland and Pygmy Kingfishers, Black Bishop, Grey Woodpecker, Olive, Olive bellied, Red chested, superb, Copper etc Sunbirds and many more. A picnic Lunch in the gardens, relax while birding and later in the evening return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation Category:
(Entebbe Protea Hotel - Luxury option) (2 Friends Beach Hotel - Midrange option)
(Central Inn Hotel - Budget option).
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10:00 AM
Day 2: Of 2 Days Uganda Birding Tour – Mabamba Wetland, Botanical Gardens, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Mabamba Island & the Search for Shoebills.
Early transfer to Mabamba Swamp, 50 kms west of Kampala, On our way to the swamp you look out for many different birds like the Papyrus Gonolek, White Shouldered Tit, Red Cap, Western Banded Snake Eagle, White Winged Warbler, White Spotted Fluftail and Weyns Weaver. This Swamp is one of the best places to spot the exceptional Shoebill Stork.But also many other species can be found here, like the Allen’s and Purple Gallinule, Grey herons, Jacanas, Ruffaus Bellied Heron, Squaco, Purple and Goliath Heron, the Globally threatened Pallid Harrier and Blue Swallow a migrant species, a variety of egrets, ducks etc.
The best way to enjoy the rich bird life is by canoe and you might even have the luck to encounter the elusive Sitatunga Antelope, adapted to swampy habitats. Later in the afternoon drive back to your hotel or Airport to catch flight back home.
"was a great opportunity to see the shoebill, I recommend "
Jose Kenton
9th Oct, 2021was a great opportunity to see the shoebill, I recommend