Going by Boat is the quickest, and yet most rewarding way to get to Mabamba Swamp on Lake Victoria. The trip from Entebbe Mainland (Nakiwogo/Port Alice) takes approximately 45 minutes (One Way). The boats used are motorized traditional canoes operated by a local boat captain. FREE (use and return) Life Jackets are provided as a measure to ensure safety while on this trip.
Getting to Mabamba Swamp By Boat: What to Expect.
Ideally your travel to Mabamba Swamp by Boat will start with you getting to Nakiwogo/Port Alice in Entebbe. Here you’ll meet your boat Captain who will debrief you about your trip to Mabamba Swamp. The briefings will either be done in English for foreign tourists or in Luganda the local language widely spoken by most.
After the briefing, your boat captain will help you get onto the boat, and also provide you with a life Jacket. You will thereafter set out on the journey to Mabamba Swamp. The ride from Entebbe to Mabamba Swamp is very scenic and with chances of spotting a variety of bird species like the long tailed Cormorant, African Darter, Grey headed gulls, Pied Kingfishers, Open Billed storks, Malachite Kingfisher and if lucky you might even spot the Giant Kingfisher before getting to Mabamba Swamp. This trip from Entebbe will last approximately 45 minutes (one way).
How safe are these Motorized Traditional Canoe Boats?
Safety while aboard these motorized traditional canoes has been taken into account.
- You’ll be provided with a life jacket to ensure that you are safe in the unusual event that you are involved in some sort of accident while on your trip.
- The local skippers are well-trained swimmers and are able to deal with/manage any rescue scenarios that might unlikely arise.
- The local beach management committee is vigilant to ensure that all boats/canoes that carry tourists meet the minimum safety requirements set.
Very important to note, that we have not had any scenario that has involved a tourist boat/canoe getting involved in an accident on the way to Mabamba.
