Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Bird Watching, Wetland birding destination in Mabamba Bay, Uganda
Mabamba Swamp is a wetland on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, featuring extensive papyrus marshes, water lilies, and wetland vegetation. The area supports a diverse range of bird species that inhabit its waters and edges.
The wetland was designated as a Ramsar site in 2006, securing international protection status. This recognition acknowledged its importance for threatened bird species and wetland conservation.
Local fishermen have become knowledgeable bird guides, sharing insights about the wetland's ecology gained from living and working here for generations. Their presence connects visitors to the rhythm of daily life in this ecosystem.
The best time to visit is early morning when bird sightings are most active. Wear light, weather-appropriate clothing and prepare for a boat journey through narrow waterways.
The Shoebill stork hunts lungfish in morning hours and can stand motionless in the water for extended periods. Its massive, distinctive bill makes it one of the most memorable bird sightings here.
Location: Entebbe City
Address: Kasanje, Mabamba, Uganda
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-18:00
Phone: +256743109470
Website: http://mabambaswamps.com
GPS coordinates: 0.07577,32.35027
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04
Uganda sits at the heart of East Africa, where dense tropical forests meet open savanna and the Nile River begins its long journey north. The landscape rises from the shores of Lake Victoria through rolling green hills to mountain ranges that touch over 5,000 meters, high enough to hold glaciers just kilometers from the equator. National parks protect rare mountain gorillas in the mist-covered highlands of Bwindi and Mgahinga, while chimpanzees move through the canopy of Kibale Forest. The Murchison Falls compress the full force of the Nile into a narrow gorge, and Lake Bunyonyi spreads across dozens of small islands where villages perch on terraced hillsides. Kampala, the capital, climbs across seven hills in the center of the country, where markets, temples, and modern buildings share space in a city of one and a half million people. To the east, Jinja marks the place where the White Nile leaves Lake Victoria, now a base for rafting and boat trips. Entebbe rests on a peninsula jutting into the lake, quieter than the capital, with old botanical gardens and tree-lined streets. Between these cities and the parks, travelers find royal tombs, ancient rock art, and small trading towns that connect the country from the wetlands of the west to the drier plains near Kenya.
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