Mabamba Swamp channels are the transportation system for local communities
Community Based Conservation
Mabamba Swamp, a wetland of extreme importance and a designated RAMSAR site by the IUCN. Located close to the capital city, Mabamba Swamp is a testament to Ugandan’s commitment to conserve this biodiverse ecosystem. This protected area will have a viable future with the continued support of the communities who live in and around Mabamba.
Visitors to Uganda can experience the Mabamba ecosystem from different types of boats guided by local men and women. We spent the night nearby so we could go out in the evening and the early morning hours and we plan to visit again, it’s that fantastic.
Saddle Billed Stork with water lilies
Nesting Shoebill Stork
tiny shoebill stork chick gave us the eye !
The shoebill adult was nesting all day, watching the prized chick. For a brief second the tiny baby shoebill stretched its wing and poked its head out of the nest.
The community guides network to make sure visitors have a chance to view the endangered shoebills but there are so many other bird species to see too.
Sunset with papyrus
Shoebill Storks belong need protected swamplands to thrive
