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This Uganda birding safari Mabamba swamp offers a chance to learn a lot about the several bird species that set Uganda therefore one of the best birding destinations in Uganda. The 2days Uganda birding safari will therefore have you visiting the best bird habitats nearest to the capital city of Uganda; Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC), and the renowned Ramsar site of Mabamba Swamp in Entebbe.

Mabamba Bay Wetland System is located in the Wakiso and Mpigi districts. It covers an area of 2,424 hectares. It furthermore sits at coordinates 00°07’N 032°21’E and is renowned as an Important Bird Area. This wetland is like a vast marsh that stretches along a narrow and long bay. It is surrounded by papyrus plants, leading to Lake Victoria. It’s unique because it’s the only swamp near Kampala where you can easily spot the globally threatened Shoebill, a magnificent bird.

This special place is home to nearly 190,000 birds on average. It is hence a vital part of the wetland system that houses around 38% of the world’s Blue Swallow population. Along with other birds of global conservation concern like the endangered Papyrus Yellow Warbler. Uganda birding safari Mabamba swamp

Birding safari highlights

• Shoebill at Mabamba Wetland
• Birding at Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC)
• Entebbe botanical birding experience
• Airport pick up and drop off