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Home/Destinations/Kampala/Entebbe & Shoebill

Entebbe, Shoebill & Lake Victoria Tours

Explore the lakeside near the airport: Entebbe’s botanical gardens, the Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary, and the Mabamba swamp, a haven for the prehistoric-looking shoebill stork. Boat trips on Lake Victoria and birdwatching tours make a relaxed, nature-rich start or finish to a Uganda trip.

190 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Lake Victoria Island Cycling Tour from Kampala
Kampala
Lake Victoria Island Cycling Tour from Kampala
4.9(152)·3 hours
from$61/ person
via Viator
8-Day Uganda Vacation Including Chimps and Gorilla Trekking
Kampala
8-Day Uganda Vacation Including Chimps and Gorilla Trekking
5.0(83)·8 days
from$3,429/ person
via Viator
Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birdwatching Lake Victoria
Kampala
Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birdwatching Lake Victoria
4.9(29)·5h 30min
from$100/ person
via Viator
Shoebill Stork and Birdwatching Tour at Mabamba swamp
Kampala
Shoebill Stork and Birdwatching Tour at Mabamba swamp
4.9(29)·6h 45min
from$135/ person
via Viator
5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
Kampala
5 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda
5.0(26)·5 days
from$2,350/ person
via Viator
13 Day Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimps & Tree climbing lions
Kampala
13 Day Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimps & Tree climbing lions
5.0(21)·13 days
from$8,152/ person
via Viator
Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tours
Uganda
Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tours
4.9(19)·4h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Uganda Jungle Rafting
Uganda
Uganda Jungle Rafting
5.0(19)·6 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery
Kampala
10-Days Uganda Gorillas and Chimpanzee Wildlife Discovery
5.0(18)·10 days
from$4,800/ person
via Viator
Entebbe Eco Tour - Full Day (Private)
Kampala
Entebbe Eco Tour - Full Day (Private)
4.5(17)·9–10 hours
from$270/ person
via Viator
Half day shoe bill tracking at Mabamba Swamps
Kampala
Half day shoe bill tracking at Mabamba Swamps
5.0(15)·5 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
1 Day Ngamba Island chimpanzee tour
Kampala
1 Day Ngamba Island chimpanzee tour
4.5(15)·6 hours
from$270/ person
via Viator
5 Days Gorillas & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Uganda
Kampala
5 Days Gorillas & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari in Uganda
4.9(13)·2 days
from$2,133/ person
via Viator
1/2 Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tour
Kampala
1/2 Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Tour
4.9(12)·5 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Experience, Entebbe and Victoria Tour
Kampala
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Experience, Entebbe and Victoria Tour
5.0(12)·6–10 hours
from$270/ person
via Viator
4-Day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Luxury Fly-in Tour in Uganda
Kampala
4-Day Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Luxury Fly-in Tour in Uganda
5.0(9)·4 days
from$4,680/ person
via Viator
Daily Shoebill Tours
−19%
Kampala
Daily Shoebill Tours
5.0(8)·4 hours
from$80$100/ person
via Viator
Explore Entebbe on Foot
Kampala
Explore Entebbe on Foot
5.0(8)·5–6 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Mambo Gorilla Safaris, is an African based Tour Agency, offering the best ever
Kampala
Mambo Gorilla Safaris, is an African based Tour Agency, offering the best ever
4.0(8)·1–15 days
from$150/ person
via Viator
10 Day Uganda Memorable Lifetime Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari
Kampala
10 Day Uganda Memorable Lifetime Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari
5.0(8)·10 days
from$4,999/ person
via Viator
5-Day Gorilla Tour and Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda
Kampala
5-Day Gorilla Tour and Chimpanzee Tracking in Uganda
4.9(7)·5 days
from$2,560/ person
via Viator
1 Day Best of Mabamba Shoebill Bird Watching Tour in Entebbe
Kampala
1 Day Best of Mabamba Shoebill Bird Watching Tour in Entebbe
5.0(6)·1–5 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Entebbe Equator Line Tour & Lake Victoria Sunset Boat Ride
Kampala
Entebbe Equator Line Tour & Lake Victoria Sunset Boat Ride
4.8(6)·2 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
1 Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari
Kampala
1 Day Lake Mburo Wildlife Safari
5.0(6)·5–12 days
from$400/ person
via Viator
Equator Island tour Entebbe and Lake Victoria exprience.
Kampala
Equator Island tour Entebbe and Lake Victoria exprience.
5.0(5)·4 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Entebbe Guided Walking Tour with Botanical Gardens & Rollex taste
Kampala
Entebbe Guided Walking Tour with Botanical Gardens & Rollex taste
5.0(4)·3–4 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Shoebill Tours and Bird Watching at Mabamba Swamp Uganda
−19%
Kampala
Shoebill Tours and Bird Watching at Mabamba Swamp Uganda
5.0(3)·4 min–30 min
from$76$95/ person
via Viator
1 Day Shoebill Stork and Birding Experience
Kampala
1 Day Shoebill Stork and Birding Experience
4.5(2)·9 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
1 Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour
Kampala
1 Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour
5.0(2)·1–3 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
2-Hours village walk and Lake Victoria cruise from Entebbe
Kampala
2-Hours village walk and Lake Victoria cruise from Entebbe
5.0(2)·3 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Zanzibar Dolphin Snorkeling Turtle and Kendwa Sunset
Uganda
Zanzibar Dolphin Snorkeling Turtle and Kendwa Sunset
5.0(2)·6–7 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
1-Day Ngamba Island chimpanzee tour
Kampala
1-Day Ngamba Island chimpanzee tour
4.5(2)·3 hours
from$289/ person
via Viator
14 Days Uganda Gorillas Chimps Big Five Shoebill and Landcruiser
Kampala
14 Days Uganda Gorillas Chimps Big Five Shoebill and Landcruiser
4.5(2)·14 days
from$7,900/ person
via Viator
Entebbe City Walking Tour Markets History and Botanical Gardens
Kampala
Entebbe City Walking Tour Markets History and Botanical Gardens
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
2 Day Lake Mburo National Park Safari and Shoebill Tracking
Kampala
2 Day Lake Mburo National Park Safari and Shoebill Tracking
5.0(1)·2 days
from$870/ person
via Viator
Mnemba Snorkel and Baraka Aquarium with Kendwa Sunset Tour
Uganda
Mnemba Snorkel and Baraka Aquarium with Kendwa Sunset Tour
5.0(1)·7–8 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
1 Day Mabamba swamp bird watching trip
Kampala
1 Day Mabamba swamp bird watching trip
5.0(1)·1 day
from$260/ person
via Viator
1 Day Mabamba Shoebill Excursion Spot the Rare Bird
Kampala
1 Day Mabamba Shoebill Excursion Spot the Rare Bird
5 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
6 Hours Shoebill Stock and Mabamba Birding Private Experience
Kampala
6 Hours Shoebill Stock and Mabamba Birding Private Experience
6 hours
from$340/ person
via Viator
1 Day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Experience
Kampala
1 Day Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Experience
6 hours
from$320/ person
via Viator
1 Day Mabamba Wetland Birding Trip
Kampala
1 Day Mabamba Wetland Birding Trip
6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Mabamba Shoebill Private Tour with Homemade Cake
Kampala
Mabamba Shoebill Private Tour with Homemade Cake
3–5 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
4 Day Chimpanzee Trek Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Uganda
Kampala
4 Day Chimpanzee Trek Wildlife and Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Uganda
4 days
from$2,400/ person
via Viator
One Day Birding Mabamba Swamp
Kampala
One Day Birding Mabamba Swamp
4 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
1 Day trip to Mabamba Swamp Shoebill bird tracking
Kampala
1 Day trip to Mabamba Swamp Shoebill bird tracking
6–10 hours
from$670/ person
via Viator
Entebbe Female Led Walking Tour
Kampala
Entebbe Female Led Walking Tour
3 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
1-Day Bird Watching Tour at Entebbe Botanical Gardens
Kampala
1-Day Bird Watching Tour at Entebbe Botanical Gardens
1 day
from$256/ person
via Viator

Entebbe & Shoebill in Kampala — FAQ

What is the shoebill stork?
The shoebill is a huge, prehistoric-looking bird found in Uganda’s wetlands; the Mabamba swamp near Entebbe is one of the best places to see it on a canoe tour.
What is there to do in Entebbe?
Entebbe offers the botanical gardens, the Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary, Lake Victoria boat trips, the zoo (UWEC), and easy access to Mabamba’s shoebills.
Can you see chimpanzees near Entebbe?
Yes — Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria, reached by boat from Entebbe, lets you see rescued chimpanzees up close.

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