This 1-day tour in Uganda includes a morning birding trip to Mabamba Swamp and an afternoon visit to CTC Conservation Center. The trip takes you to Mabamba Swamp a lush wetland on Lake Victoria’s shores, famous for birdwatching, especially the rare shoebill stork. It’s a serene, canoe-accessed sanctuary teeming with unique biodiversity.
Your trip also includes a visit to the CTC conservation center in Kabasanda Uganda which is a first destination for eco-tourism. The center focuses on wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and education. They protect endangered species, promote biodiversity, and engage visitors in conservation and sustainable environmental practices through guided tours and exhibits. Therefore, if you are passionate about protecting the environment or just looking for an unforgettable experience CTC conservation center package is for you.
Day Itinerary
Morning for Shoebill; Departure from Entebbe off to Mabamba Swamp. You will be picked up from your location in Entebbe and driven to the shores of Lake Victoria. Take a boat trip takes about 40 minutes to reach the swamp. On arrival, you will take a glide through papyrus channels in a traditional canoe with a local bird guide. After finding the shoebill stork, you will spend some time learning more about it as you observe Uganda’s most iconic and elusive bird in its natural habitats.
Mid-morning Journey to CTC conservation center: You will return to the shore and embark on your trip to the CTC conservation center in Kabasanda which is past Kampala. The journey takes around 2 hours and you will have lunch on the way.
Experience at CTC Conservation Center: On your arrival at the center, you will embark on an educational walk through the center. Learn about local wildlife conservation, animal rescue, and rehabilitation. You will have a chance to participate in feeding the wildlife such as the zebras and impalas. You can also pause for photos with the lions. Therefore, the possible close-up encounters with reptiles, antelopes, and big cats especially lions are what make your trip awesome and memorable.
Return to Entebbe/Kampala: After your day experience, you will embark on a return journey. You will be dropped off at your hotel in Kampala of Entebbe city or the airport for departure.
Package inclusions
- Birding fees at Mabamba
- Boat and canoe transport.
- Professional guide
- Lunch during the trip and snacks
- Entry fees for CTC center
- Transportation by road
- Drinking Water
Package exclusions
- Animal care/feeding fees
- Accommodation
- Craft market
