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Float through papyrus channels at Mabamba Bay on a full-day canoe safari aimed at the shoebill and papyrus specialists. This guided trip from Entebbe pairs calm paddling with concentrated birding and local cultural insight.
Float through papyrus channels at Mabamba Bay on a full-day canoe safari aimed at the shoebill and papyrus specialists. This guided trip from Entebbe pairs calm paddling with concentrated birding and local cultural insight.
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Operated by East African Jungle Safaris ltd · Entebbe, Wakiso District
The canoe slips forward and the papyrus leans close, whispering as the wake parts the marsh. Early light pools on Mabamba Bay and the swamp answers with calls — high-pitched kingfishers, the low, prehistoric pause of the shoebill. The day is measured in reeds and birdsong: a slow, deliberate voyage through channels carved by water and by time.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Moderate fitness—able to climb in/out of a canoe and walk short uneven banks
Shoebill sightings are common but never guaranteed—mornings and an experienced local guide significantly increase your chance.
Canoes are stable but low; guides provide life jackets and typically assist boarding—non-swimmers should wear a life jacket at all times.
Most operators include pickup and drop-off from hotels in Entebbe or Kampala; confirm pickup point and time when booking.
Facilities are minimal—expect basic pit latrines at staging points; plan accordingly and carry hand sanitizer and tissues.
Mabamba Bay is a Ramsar-listed wetland and one of Uganda’s Important Bird Areas, long valued by local communities for fisheries and reed resources.
Papyrus marshes are sensitive to water-level changes and agricultural runoff—responsible tours minimize disturbance, avoid feeding wildlife, and support local guide livelihoods.
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