Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Birdwatching Lake Victoria

You will see a lot of birds. We were lucky to see the shoebill. Eric the boat driver jumped into the water to get us closer to the Shoebill. He was far away and kind of hard to see even with zoom.

It was truly amazing to see a Shoebill in the marsh hunting so intently. We observed the adult female for a while and then moved deeper into the marsh and were treated by seeing the baby Shoebill. The female tour guide Trulea (or a similar name) was knowledgeable and gave us some of the history of Uganda and also information about the Shoebill. This was a highlight of our trip.

I was concerned going into the trip because I thought it will be boring- but trust me. This is one of the best excursions you will book. The experience is breathtaking. The landscape is unique. Even if you don’t care about Birds, you will see the most beautiful birds and change your mind. The tour operator was exceptional. They gave us lots of information and they were very kind. I cannot recommend this experience enough. It’s a full value for money experience.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An exceptional experience with Ronnie at Mabamba Swamp! He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and passionate about birding and conservation. He knew exactly where to find the Shoebill and made the entire experience exciting and memorable. If you’re visiting Mabamba Swamp, I highly recommend booking with Ronnie. His expertise, hospitality, and attention to detail make him one of the best guides you could choose. I would definitely book with him again!

We had some very nice time with our tour guide, he was knowledgeable and we were able to find easily a shoebill. The boat skipper was very good and nice with us.

We booked mabamba swamp shoebill tour and Ronnie organized everything successfully communication was excellent, Highly recommend book with Ronnie for the best experience

What a wonderful morning in the Mabamba Swamp! We were picked up at 9am from our place in Kololo for 45 min drive to the landing point where Ronnie our guide met us. The Swamp is another 45 mins across Lake Victoria but the kingfishers make the journey lovely. At the Swamp we moved into a smaller canoe and travelled through very serene and beautiful wetlands. The shoebill we spotted was amazing and Ronnie and his captain were able to get us very close without disturbing the bird. It's not just the shoebill, though! The Swamp is home to many other beautiful bird species. Overall, a beautiful experience!

We booked atour to mabamba swamp and Ronnie organized everything well highly recommend

I booked a shoebill Tour to Mabamba swamp and Ronnie organized everything successful highly recommend

It was a great experience. The guide explained me many things about the Shoebill and other birds in Mabamba. I would like to see it closer, I think the guide hurried me up to leave. Other boats arrived before and left later. But in general it was a beautiful experience from the boat crossing the Victoria Lake to Mabamba.

I had an amazing experience! Everything was well organized from the hotel pickup to the boat trip. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made every effort to help me find the shoebill. We were lucky enough to see one up close, which was unforgettable. Communication was excellent, and everyone was kind and professional. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Uganda. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

The Mabamba Swamp Shoebill and Birdwatching tour is an often overlooked gem -- it was a fantastic half-day trip, starting not far from the Entebbe international airport. A boat ride of about 50 minutes takes you to the Mabamba Swamp, which is a very beautiful and large wetlands area on the northwestern edge of Lake Victoria. Ronnie and Kenneth were my guides, and did a fantastic job!! They were very informative, personable, and fun to be with. We saw many bird species, and the highlight was observing 2 Shoebills at close range (one for more than 15 minutes). Ir was a superb trip and very unique experience. Do not miss if you are visiting Uganda, and book with Ronnie and Kenneth!! Highly recommended!!

Quick and easy tour to be a part of when you are short on time. The team was very knowledgeable when I had questions about the shoebill or other birds. The boat ride across Lake Victoria and thru the swamp was super fun!

If you are looking for a reliable guide in Mabamba Swamp, Ronnie is the perfect choice. He is patient, experienced, and dedicated to ensuring visitors have the best possible experience. We saw a Shoebill at close range and many beautiful birds along the way. I would definitely book another tour with Ronnie and recommend him to friends and family.

We had a wonderful experience with Ronnie We got to see 2 shoebills😊 and so many other beautifull bird species at mabamba

My family and I had such a wonderful experience with Ronnie as our guide at Mabamba swamp. Watching the great shoebills in their habitat .

I had excellent Shoebill tour with Ronnie guide Mabamba he organized everything successfully 3 Shoebills were spotted so close highly recommend

I had an excellent trip with Ronnie guide and I managed to see two shoebills every close . Ronnie guide organized the trip successfully.i recommend birders to book with Ronnie guide

I had an excellent shoebill tour with Ronnie Guide mabamba two shoebills were spotted two close highly recommend

I had an excellent Shoebill tour with Ronnie. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about birdwatching. His experience in Mabamba Swamp helped us locate the Shoebill quickly, and he shared interesting information about the birds and their habitat throughout the trip. The tour was well organized, the boat ride was comfortable, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Ronnie to anyone looking for a memorable Shoebill and birdwatching experience in Uganda.

Entebbe is where we met our boat captain: Martin. He was so good at finding, pointing out, and identifying birds and mammals (otters!) on our trip across the bay towards Malabar Swamps. Besides finding the shoe bill, Martin’s section of the trip was the highlight of.

The shoebill trip was successfully organized and everything was fantastic

What a cool experience this is - we got to see 2 shoebills and many other birds in the swamp. Such a relaxing morning on the water.

The tour was easily arranged the day before, timing of the tour was great we spent the morning going to the swamp and we got to see two shoebills among other birds too! Thank you

It was such a lovely morning. Ronnie was great with comms before the trip and very knowledgeable. He was flexible with pick up and drop off. Prices on here are confusing and misleading. Call him and it’s simple 👍

Fair Price and I saw the Shoebill👍

A very beautiful walk with thousands of birds, including the shoebill. The pickup was efficient, everything went very well, the guide was very kind and gave me a lot of explanations. The setting was magnificent, it is a unique walk.

Thank you very much, Ronnie is a very good guide. In the morning he took us to see the marabou storks, which were easy to find, and we were very lucky to see an adult and a family of three. He knows a lot. In the afternoon, we are going birdwatching on land. A very special experience!

Thank you for a great time!