It is a hidden gem bursting with biodiversity and the home to the famously renowned endangered species of birds called the shoebill stork. Mabamba swamp was designated as a Ramsar site of international importance in 2006 and offers a lush marshy sanctuary of flora and fauna filled with water and lagoons and is a home to these iconic bird species, not forgetting other bird species like weaver birds, palm-nut vultures, African jacana, wood sand piper, papyrus gonolek, among others that call this adventurous swamp a home.

This swamp gets its name from the lung fish locally known as “emamba”, which is a native fish found in this swamp and also supplements the shoebill’s daily diet. The swamp is also a source of food to the local people due to the presence of plenty and sometimes big lung fish “amabamba” that is sometimes a source of income too.

Exploring Mabamba swamp is not just about observing nature, it’s an immersion into a thriving ecosystem that exemplifies the beauty and complicity of wetlands offering a perfect blend of nature, relaxation, and a tranquil retreat for those seeking to connect with the rhythms of the wild.