Excursion cigogne et observation des oiseaux au marais de Mabamba
Description
Mabamba Swamp, réputé pour sa faune aviaire diversifiée, offre une expérience d'observation des oiseaux inégalée. Avec des guides locaux Experts, naviguez dans les chenaux de papyrus à bord d'un canot traditionnel et partez à la chasse à la cigogne cigogne rare parmi plus de 260 espèces d'oiseaux dans cette superbe zone humide. Plongez dans la beauté naturelle et la tranquillité des rives du lac Victoria tout en élargissant vos connaissances et compétences en observation des oiseaux. Idéal pour les ornithologues passionnés et les passionnés de nature à la recherche d'une aventure authentique en Ouganda. - Repérer la rare cigogne hobereau et plus de 260 autres espèces d'oiseaux - Glissez à travers les canaux de papyrus dans un canot traditionnel - Des guides locaux Experts échangent leurs idées sur l'écosystème et la faune aviaire - Parfait pour les ornithologues et les amoureux de la nature à la recherche d'expériences uniques
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Itinéraire
**Entebbe** est une charmante ville sur les rives du lac Victoria, qui abrite le principal aéroport international de l'Ouganda. IT offre des plages pittoresques, le centre d'éducation pour la conservation de la faune ougandaise (Zoo), des jardins botaniques et un accès au sanctuaire de chimpanzés de l'île de Ngamba - ce qui IT fait une porte d'entrée relaxante vers l'Ouganda.
**Le lac Victoria** est le plus grand lac d'Afrique et le deuxième plus grand lac d'eau douce au monde. Partagée par l’Ouganda, le Kenya et la Tanzanie, IT est la source du Nil et soutient la pêche, le transport et le tourisme. En Ouganda, IT offre de belles vues, des îles, des plages, et des activités nautiques.
**Mabamba Swamp**, situé à l'ouest d'Entebbe sur le lac Victoria, est l'un des meilleurs endroits en Ouganda pour voir le rare **Shoebill Stork**. L'oiseau est souvent aperçu lors d'une excursion guidée en canot dans les chenaux bordés de papyrus, ce qui en fait IT une destination d'observation ornithologique de choix pour les amoureux de la nature et les photographes.
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Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Nous fournissons des services de ramassage et de dépôt
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Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
Avis(21)
Shoebill tour. With Twija Africa Safaris was good. Our guide Abdul Shakar picked us up promptly at our hotel. A few mistakes were on the Viator platform, they did pick up at our Entebbe hotel (viator said out of area) and it was a private tour (viator said said group bus tour) and it was only about 4 hours total (viatour said 6hrs). So be sure to contact the operator to verify everything. Twija replied promptly and confirmed all correct details. Abdul was friendly and knowledgeable, he drove us to the boat launch. From there we took a motorboat about 40min across lake Victoria to the swamp landing, where a smaller motorized canoe was waiting for us with a driver and birding guide from the community. We saw shoebill stork, which stand motionless for hours waiting for a fish to accidentally swim in front of them. You get about 10m away. The guides are good at positioning the canoe with the sun behind you for good photos. We also saw jacana, lapwing, kingfisher, corrmoant, ducks, and egrets. This would be difficult to organize on your own, if interested, take the tour. There are at least 4 different guys to tip, so bring numerous smaller denomination cash. An excellent tour. Nothing went wrong. Highly recommended.
This was a well coordinated trip and seeing the shoebills is such a unique experience! My guide, Abdul, was very kind and excited to talk about Kampala and Uganda. He reached out to me the day before the tour and arrived at my accommodations early to pick me up. You’ll take a boat cruise across Lake Victoria to reach the swamp then switch to a smaller boat. The team was great about getting me close to the shoebill. I saw a few flying as well! Abdul was always happy to offer fun facts, and kindly invited me to celebrate Eid with his family or even bring me food if I couldn’t make it. He did follow-up on this! Overall, definitely recommend a trip to see the shoebills if you can. It is a half day activity
It was a good tour and we saw a shoebill stork and other birds in the swamp. Josh was a nice guide and we enjoyed the boat trips from Entebbe to Mabamba as well. Recommended.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted you had a great experience at Mabamba Swamp and got to see the incredible shoebill stork along with other birdlife. Josh will be happy to hear your compliments—he truly enjoys sharing his knowledge with guests. We're also glad you enjoyed the boat trip from Entebbe; it's always a highlight of the experience. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure!
Jesh was an excellent tour guide, he arrived early and gave me lots of information about Entebbe and Kampala and the history of Uganda. He identified lots of birds on our crossing over Lake Victoria. I was lucky enough to see two Shoebills! The guides were very patient. We saw so many birds, it was a real highlight and not something to miss!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience exploring Entebbe, Kampala, and Lake Victoria. Jesh will be especially happy to know his efforts made your tour informative and enjoyable—he’s truly passionate about sharing Uganda’s history and birdlife. And seeing not just one, but two shoebills is incredibly special! We’re also glad our team’s patience and guidance helped make the experience a real highlight for you. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable adventure!
I was so happy to be in this trip because I saw different birds
Thank you for sharing! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the trip and loved spotting the different birds—it sounds like a wonderful experience!
The Shoebill Stork and birdwatching tour at Mabamba Swamp was an unforgettable experience. The swamp is peaceful and beautiful, with calm waters, fresh air, and a rich variety of bird species all around. Seeing the shoebill stork in its natural habitat was the highlight of the trip — it is a rare and fascinating bird, and watching it stand quietly among the papyrus reeds was amazing. The canoe ride through the swamp made the tour even more enjoyable because it allowed close views of nature and many other birds along the way. The guides were knowledgeable, patient, and very good at spotting birds, explaining their names and behavior clearly. Overall, this tour is perfect for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and anyone looking for a unique wildlife experience in Uganda. It combines adventure, relaxation, and the excitement of seeing one of Africa’s most iconic birds.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Shoebill Stork and birdwatching tour at Mabamba Swamp and had a memorable experience spotting the shoebill in its natural habitat. It’s great to know that the canoe ride and our guides added to your adventure. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable wildlife experiences in Uganda!
Very nice tour where Jesh picked us up at our hotel and then told us about shoebills during the 45 min boat trip to the swamp. Once in the swamp we changed to a smaller boat and happened to another guide who was an expert on the subject. He pointed out many different kinds of birds and told me about them. We even saw a shoebill and our guides made an effort to get close to it and see it well. Really nice guided tour in the beautiful swamp! Afterwards Jesh took us to crafts marketed because we told him we hadn’t made it there on our trip. Big plus for his generosity!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Jesh and our expert guides, got to see the shoebill up close, and learned about so many bird species. It’s also great that you had the chance to visit the craft market—thank you for highlighting Jesh’s generosity. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in Uganda!
I really enjoyed the trip. Our guide was professional and shared a lot of useful information about the places we visited.”
Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the trip and found our guide professional and informative. We hope to have you on another tour soon!
It was so fun and amazing and awesome
Thank you very much for the review
Recently, I had a trip to Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. The trip was both exciting and educational because Kampala is a busy city with many cultural, historical, and social attractions. During the visit, I had the opportunity to observe the daily life of people in the city and learn more about Uganda’s urban environment.
