What is the best price for a half-day shoebill Tour to Mabamba swamp? The best price for a half-day Shoebill tracking Trip to Mabamba Swamp on Lake Victoria is as low as $45 per person in a group of 06 persons. The Price drops/reduces with numbers as you’ll notice below.
The best price for a half-day shoebill Tour to Mabamba Swamp in 2024 – 2025
| No. of Persons | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $95 |
| 2 | $70pp |
| 3 | $65pp |
| 4 | $60pp |
| 5 | $55pp |
| 6 | $45pp |
The Prices Mentioned Include:
- Conservation fees – payable to the Mabamba Swamp Conservation.
- Services of a Local Mabamba Swamp guide.
- All transfers on this tour (Pick-up or drop outside Entebbe Costs EXTRA).
- Snacks and drinking water on the boat.
- All fuel costs for transfers are as per the itinerary.
What to Expect: Itinerary for our Popular Half-day Shoebill tracking tour into Mabamba Swamp
Typically we will pick you up from your Hotel in Entebbe (cost included in the tour Price – but if outside Entebbe, we will charge EXTRA for transfers) and drive you to the less-known Port Alice (colonial name) popularly known to many especially locals as Nakiwogo Landing Site.
On arrival at the Nakiwogo Landing site, you will get onto a motorized canoe, and in the company of our local boat captains, you will embark on the journey to Mabamba Swamp on Lake Victoria.
The boat transfer from the Nakiwogo Landing site to Mabamba will typically last ±45 minutes (One-way) before you meet up with your local Mabamba guide who will then join us on the boat for the shoebill Tracking experience across the vast Mabamba Swamp. The guide will also point out other bird species while on the trip.
Upon finding, the shoebill stork, you will be allowed ample time to photograph this elusive bird. Thereafter you will head back to the Nakiwogo Landing site (another 45-minute transfer on water). You will then be transferred back to your Entebbe hotel marking the End of your Haf-day shoebill tracking excursion with Realm Africa Safaris™
When is the best time to go Shoebill tracking in Mabamba Swamp on Lake Victoria?
The best time to go Shoebill Tracking is during the drier season months of December – February, and June – August. Both morning and afternoon Shoebill Tracking Sessions can be rewarding, however, we recommend doing it in the morning when the temperatures are a lot cooler.
Best time of the year (months) to go shoebill tracking in Mabamba Swamp
The best time of the year to go shoebill tracking In Mabamba Swamp is June – August, and December – February. These months are considered the drier season months with little rains, and low water levels across the swamp allow for a good breeding time for the lungfish – a favorite food for the shoebill stork.
When is the best time of the day to go Shoebill tracking In Mabamba Swamp?
The best time of the day to visit the Mabamba Swamp in search of the elusive shoebill stork is in the morning hours. We recommend planning to leave Port Alice (Nakiwogo landing Site) at 7:00 a.m.
Afternoon trips to Mabamba can also be rewarding however, the temperatures might be warmer with the sun overhead thus making it less enjoyable. If you choose to go in the afternoon, we recommend wearing/bringing a cap/hat, and sun cream for extra protection.
Check Out our Practical packing list for your trip to Mabamba Swamp.
What to Pack for your Half-Day Shoebill Tracking Trip to Mabamba Swamp
- Long-sleeved shirt & trousers: It does get chilly especially in the morning so some extra clothing might help you feel warmer on your 45-minute journey to the Swamp.
- Repellent: This is to keep any bugs and or insects away.
- Sunscreen: This comes in handy especially on your 45-minute return trip from the Swamp when the sun is out.
- A hat: This will help protect you from direct sun.
- A rain jacket: The weather can be very unpredictable so we recommend bringing a rain jacket for when it starts to rain.
- A camera (including all accessories especially batteries and extra SD cards):
- A pair of binoculars.
- A guidebook: We recommend bringing a personal bird guidebook our favorite being the Birds of East Africa by Terry Stevenson.
- A waterproof Day pack to carry all your belongings.
- Sunglasses.
- Water & snacks. (**Included on all Realm Africa Safaris™ Trips)
