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    Bushpig Backpackers

    Hotel · Mabamba Bay (IBA), Uganda

    Budget
    PlnrScore 50
    Best time
    Feb, Jun, Jul
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis

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    Bushpig Backpackers is a guesthouse near Mabamba Bay (IBA).

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Restaurant, Bar, Lounge, Library

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    686

    Species

    14

    Mammals

    194

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Marabou Stork109 sightings
    • Hadada Ibis74 sightings
    • Eastern Plantain-eater63 sightings
    • Common Bulbul49 sightings
    • Black Kite46 sightings
    • Northern Grey-headed Sparrow35 sightings
    • Lizard Buzzard32 sightings
    • Red-cheeked Cordonbleu32 sightings
    • Red-eyed Dove31 sightings

    Best time to stay at Bushpig Backpackers

    Best months:
    February
    June
    July
    Jan
    Great22°C75mm
    Feb
    Great23°C74mm
    Mar
    Good23°C122mm
    Apr
    Fair22°C218mm
    May
    Good22°C123mm
    Jun
    Great21°C68mm
    Jul
    Great21°C41mm
    Aug
    Great22°C78mm
    Sep
    Good22°C102mm
    Oct
    Good22°C102mm
    Nov
    Fair21°C174mm
    Dec
    Good22°C123mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Entebbe International Airport (EBB)

    15 km from the park

    International airport

    Entebbe International Airport (EBB)

    15 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo