Arrival in Entebbe & Shoebill Excursion
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly received by your driver-guide and transferred to your hotel. After some time to refresh, your adventure begins in the late afternoon with a special visit to the Mabamba Wetlands at 5:00 PM. Here, you will set out in a traditional motorized dugout canoe, gliding quietly through dense papyrus channels in search of the legendary Shoebill Stork—one of Africa's most iconic and elusive birds. Along the way, you may also encounter papyrus specialists such as the Papyrus Gonolek, Swamp Flycatcher, and the White-winged Swamp Warbler. With over 50 bird species recorded in just a few hours, Mabamba offers one of the richest birding introductions in Uganda. Return to Entebbe in the evening for a relaxed dinner and overnight.



