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3-Day Mabamba Swamp & Entebbe Botanical Birding Tour

Mabamba Swamp

  • Nature, Safari and Birding

Price per person based on a group of 6persons

Day by Day Program

Centered around the lush environments of Entebbe and the Mabamba Swamp on the shores of Lake Victoria, this tour is designed to maximize bird sightings while remaining close to the capital. Mabamba is globally renowned as one of the best places to spot the elusive Shoebill stork, along with other papyrus and swamp specialists, such as the African jacana, papyrus gonolek, lesser jacana, and blue-headed coucal.

The Entebbe Botanical Gardens offer a unique birding experience, rich in forest-edge, lakeshore, and garden species, including the Great Blue Turaco, Black-and-White Casqued Hornbill, African Grey Parrot, and several sunbirds and flycatchers. This tour balances peaceful canoe rides, guided nature walks, and relaxed lakeside scenery, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate birders, photographers, and nature enthusiasts alike.

Upon arrival in Entebbe, your guide will meet you for a relaxed afternoon birding walk through the Entebbe Botanical Gardens. This serene location along the Lake Victoria shoreline is home to a variety of forest and water species. As you walk under towering fig trees and along quiet trails, keep an eye out for the African fish eagle, Ross’s turaco, Palm-nut vulture, Black-headed gonolek, and a range of bee-eaters and weavers. The garden’s diversity provides an excellent warm-up for the days ahead. After birding, you’ll check into a comfortable guesthouse in Entebbe for dinner and overnight.

Price Includes

  • 2 nights accommodation in Entebbe
  • Full board - all meals from day 1 to lunch day 3
  • All transport is in a 4WD safari vehicle with an opening roof.
  • Drivers and guides.
  • Park entrances.

Price Excludes

  • Own travel to and from Uganda, including visa, flight,insurance etc
  • Personal biridng equipment and expenses like laundry
  • Drinks in addition to the non-alcoholic options offered.
  • Payment or tips to any porters or helpers
  • Tips/gratuities to drivers, guides or where otherwise applicable

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Director/Sales & Marketing: Tusiime Cheryl Myra

Cheryl, the eldest daughter of Olive, has embraced the responsibility of carrying forward her mother’s legacy with resilience and determination. After losing her father at the age of six, she was raised by her mother, Olive, with the support of Christer. Olive’s passing in 2017, when Cheryl was just 19, became a defining moment in her journey.

Having been involved in the foundations of Sunset Hotel Entebbe and Olive Safari Uganda from a young age, Cheryl stepped up to manage the businesses alongside Christer. Under his mentorship, she navigated the complexities of entrepreneurship and discovered her passion for tourism.

With a Master’s degree in Business Administration and hands-on leadership, Cheryl has been instrumental in maintaining loyal clientele at Sunset Hotel Entebbe, adapting it to post-COVID standards, and expanding Olive Safari Uganda. As a certified tour guide for Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar, she remains committed to upholding her mother’s vision of exceptional service and unforgettable travel experiences.

Founder & CEO: Christer Torstensson

Christer, a Swedish education consultant with over 40 years of experience guiding travelers across Africa, co-founded Olive Safari Uganda with a deep passion for the continent’s wonders. His extensive journeying, particularly through Zimbabwe, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya, enriched his understanding of Africa’s landscapes and cultures. As a consultant, he also contributed to education and development, notably establishing an automotive school in Zimbabwe. His work with the Global Journey program brought him to Uganda, where he collaborated with municipalities and fell in love with the country’s heritage.

During this time, he met Olive, whose exceptional leadership and organizational skills later turned their professional relationship into a personal one. Their shared vision led to the creation of Olive Safari Uganda in the early 2000s, followed later by Sunset Hotel Entebbe. While Christer split his time in Sweden managing the Global Journey program, Olive oversaw daily operations. Today, Olive Safari Uganda embodies Christer’s seasoned expertise as a guide and strategic insight, paired with Olive’s dedication, delivering outstanding safaris that showcase Uganda’s beauty and beyond.

Founder & CEO: Ayebale Olive

Ayebale Olive, co-founder of Olive Safari Uganda, brought over 20 years of community service experience into the world of tourism. As secretary to Entebbe’s Mayor, she honed her skills in program management and international partnerships, playing a key role in the Global Journey program that linked Uganda and Sweden.

It was through this program that she met Christer—three years after the passing of her first husband, while raising three children. United by a shared passion for travel and discovery, they founded Olive Safari Uganda in the early 2000s. Their commitment to exceptional service quickly set the company apart.

As demand grew, they expanded their vision by establishing Sunset Hotel Entebbe, creating a welcoming space for travelers exploring Uganda. Olive’s legacy lives on, shaping the company’s dedication to authentic and unforgettable safari experiences