A journey across Lake Victoria to Mabamba Swamp, one of the best places to meet the shoebill.
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We meet you at Nakiwogo landing site in Entebbe and can advise on the easiest way to reach us.
A short boat ride takes you to the Mabamba wetland, one of Uganda's most important birding sites.
Your guide poles a quiet wooden canoe through narrow channels lined with papyrus and water lilies.
When we find one, we hold position quietly so you can watch and photograph it up close.
Jacanas, malachite kingfishers, herons, papyrus gonoleks, otters and monitor lizards are regulars.
Early morning is best: the birds are most active and the water is calm. We start at sunrise whenever possible; late afternoon is also good. The shoebill lives here all year round, so there is no bad season.
Tell us your date and group size and we will confirm your canoe.
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