1-Day Mabamba and Entebbe Botanical Gardens Birding
A short Uganda birding day combining Mabamba Bay wetlands and Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
About this tour
This Wonder Adventures Uganda tour listing follows Robert Kungujje's published one-day aquatic and forest birding sub-itinerary.
The morning focuses on Mabamba Bay on Lake Victoria, one of Uganda's classic Shoebill wetland sites. The afternoon continues with easier walking and forest-edge birding in Entebbe Botanical Gardens before returning to accommodation in Entebbe.
Current pickup, timing, price, boat arrangements and guiding details will be confirmed after enquiry before booking.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Uganda.
Birds you can spot
Haliaeetus vocifer
target
Actophilornis africanus
target
Corythaeola cristata
target
Corythornis cristatus
target
Tauraco rossae
target
Balaeniceps rex
target
Ceratogymna elata
target
Guides
Itinerary ▼
Bird Mabamba Bay on Lake Victoria in the morning, then continue to Entebbe Botanical Gardens before returning to accommodation in Entebbe.
Locations & map
- Entebbe - Central Uganda Uganda (Access town for Botanical Gardens and Mabamba birding.)
- Mabamba Bay Wetland - Wakiso District Uganda (Lake Victoria papyrus wetland and key Shoebill site.)
- Entebbe Botanical Gardens - Entebbe Uganda (Garden, forest-edge and Lake Victoria birding area.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Available on request; Mabamba and Entebbe birding can be arranged year-round, subject to weather and local conditions.
Price: Price on request
Included
- Specialist bird guide - Guiding by Robert Kungujje or Wonder Adventures Uganda as confirmed.
- Route planning - Route adapted to current birding targets, access and season.
- Pickup logistics - Exact pickup point and transport inclusion should be confirmed in the quote.
Not included
- International flights and visas - Guests arrange international travel and visas unless separately confirmed.
- Travel insurance - Insurance is recommended and normally arranged by guests.
- Optional permits and extras - Gorilla, chimpanzee, boat and park permits depend on the final itinerary and quote.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle / safari vehicle Vehicle type, fuel, driver-guide arrangements and pickup are confirmed with the final itinerary. | Meet: Kampala, Entebbe, Entebbe International Airport or route-specific pickup point will be confirmed after enquiry. | Pickup: Kampala, Entebbe, Entebbe International Airport or route-specific pickup by arrangement.
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How are prices and inclusions confirmed?
No. Price, inclusions, permits, accommodation and availability are confirmed before booking.
Is this a birding-focused itinerary?
Yes. These itineraries focus on birdwatching and can be arranged by enquiry.
How do enquiries work?
Use the BirdWatch inquiry form. BirdWatch routes the enquiry to Robert for confirmation and follow-up.