Mabamba Swamp is an important Birding Area (IBA) home to 260 species of birds. It is the nearest place to spot the Shoebill Stork. From Entebbe, Mabamba is conviently accessible by a 45 minutes speed boat. It is also a short distance by road from kampala. Upon reaching the edge of the swamp, visitors take a dug-out canoe to middle of the swamp with guides, you can expect to spot the shoebill stork and many species of birds such as the papyrus gonelock, papyrus yellow warbler, pallid harrier, blue swallow, flycatchers, kites, weavers,
Birding excursions can be arranged on any given day. You start the day very early in the morning and each visitor is provided with life jackets as well as drinking water.