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Embark on a shoebill excursion to Mabamba wetlands. A famous site for its diverse 200 bird species population and constant sightings of the pre-historic shoebill on the African continent. Among bird enthusiasts alike, this shoebill excursion tour by a motorized canoe offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness a diverse range of bird species in their natural habitat. All while enjoying a peaceful and serene adventure.

SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

ü  Boat cruise on Lake Victoria

ü  Face to Face with the shoebill

ü  Water birds

ü  Encounter the local fishermen

ü  Nakiwogo landing site

DETAILED ITINERARY

Pick up and transfer to Nakiwogo landing site and take motorized boat to the Mabamba wetlands.

We will pick you up from your hotel in Entebbe and drive to Nakiwogo landing site where we will take a motorized boat to the wetlands. The boat transfer to the wetlands takes about 35 minutes on the lake. When you get into the wetlands, change onto the small boat which is convenient for maneuvering into the swamps.

Mabamba wetlands is a unique and eco-system situated within the Lake Victoria basin that has diverse range of Flora or Fauna that hosts the rare and endangered shoebill, African fish eagle, the Papyrus Gonolek and various species of herons, Kingfishers among others.

After the shoebill has been sighted, we will approach the location with caution to maintain minimum silence as we observe the shoebill hunt. Shoebills primarily feed on fish and other aquatic animals. One of the most impressive traits of the shoebill is its hunting technique where it can stay motionless for hours when it’s looking into its prey. It uses its massive shoe like bill stealthily to strike at its prey and with its sharp curved bill which helps it to grip and hold onto its prey before its swallowed as a whole in just a matter of seconds.

After your encounter with the prehistoric shoebill, you can go on looking for other birds and later get onto the boat and then drive back to Nakiwogo where you will connect with the vehicle to transfer back to the lodge.