Lutembe Bay
A Ramsar-listed wetland on the north shore of Lake Victoria, where winter migratory birds gather and birdwatching by small boat is wonderfully peaceful.
Lutembe Bay lies on the lakeshore between Entebbe and Kampala. It is a shallow bay partly enclosed by papyrus swamps, was added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance in 2006, and is an important bird area. From October to April, large numbers of Palearctic migratory birds spend the winter here, and black-winged terns often appear in flocks. You may also see herons, kingfishers, and African fish eagles, and with luck, a shoebill. You can rent a boat from the Lutembe Beach jetty, and a boatman will take you into the papyrus channels for about 1 to 2 hours of birdwatching. The bay is about 30 minutes by hired car from Entebbe, and early morning offers the best light and bird activity.
Opening hours
All day; early morning recommended
Nearby sights
- Zika Forest
- Uganda Reptiles Village
- National Botanical Gardens (Entebbe)
- Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
- Lido Beach
- Kigungu Landing Site (Catholic Missionaries' Landing)
- Mabamba Bay Wetland