Day 1 - Arrive Entebbe

Today you arrive in Entebbe International Airport where you are met by your representative and transferred to your city hotel.

Located on the northern shore of Africa’s largest lake – Lake Victoria – the city of Entebbe oozes an infectiously happy and laid-back vibe. The cool temperature, lush vegetation and relatively small size has meant that some consider Entebbe to be one of the most naturally pretty towns in Uganda. But Entebbe has much more to offer than a charming atmosphere, as its unique setting means for some incredible activities; visit one of Lake Victoria’s many beaches (but avoid swimming as there is a possibility of catching bilharzia), hop on a boat to go feed chimps at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and end the day with a sunset cruise across the waters. Entebbe is also a growing hub of hotels, restaurants, events and nightlife. Within the city, visitors can enjoy the beautiful Botanical Gardens (where some scenes from an early Tarzan movie were shot), heaving local markets, and the Wildlife Education Centre; one of Africa’s best wildlife education centres.

Overnight: Hotel No. 5 | Lake Victoria Serena Resort | Protea Entebbe

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Day 2 - Mabamba Swamp

This morning you will be picked from the hotel by your guide and transferred to the Mabamba Swamp.

Mabamba Swamp is a marsh stretching through a long narrow bay, fringed with papyrus. It is located towards the western main body of Lake Victoria and is an ideal location for avid bird watchers. The shoebill stork is among Uganda’s most unusual and interesting creatures and considered rare and will always get keen bird watchers excited. They are often overshadowed by the primates of the country which are much easier to see. 

This unusual bird is a monogamous breeder, whose eggs are laid at the end of the rainy seasons and are ready to hatch after 30 days of incubation. Most eggs will hatch between May and June and November and December, the chicks are then nurtured by their parents for a whopping 112 days until they are strong enough to fly, however they still hang around for a further month before they set out on their own. Seeing these birds and their chicks is a totally unique experience and pairs very well with visiting the gorillas and chimpanzees of Uganda.

After your time on the swamp, you will be driven back to the hotel.

Overnight: Hotel No. 5 | Lake Victoria Serena Resort | Protea Entebbe

Meal Plan: B,L,D