Uganda Birding Hotspots – Mabamba Wetland
The extensive Mabamba wetlands are a popular birding hotspot noted for reliable chances to encounter the pre-historic and rare Shoebill along other papyrus restricted bird species.
The prehistoric Shoebill is much-sought-after highlights on any Uganda birding safari. In Uganda, it occurs in secruded wetlands and marshes along the northern shores of Lake Victoria and along the Nile river.
The extensive Mabamba wetlands are a popular birding hotspot noted for reliable chances to encounter the pre-historic and rare Shoebill along other papyrus restricted bird species.
With a checklist of over 1080 species Uganda is a top birding destination. This diversity of birds include the rare Shoebill, regional endemics and habitat specialists.
Uganda’s Top Birding Hotspots include Bwindi Impenetrable Forest known for Albertine Rift Endemics, Mabamba Wetlands known for Shoebill, Kibale Forest, Semliki National Park, Murchison Falls NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Kidepo Valley NP and more.
Often referred to as a “whale head”, the prehistoric Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is a major highlight and a must-see to…
With a total checklist of up to 1080 bird species, Uganda’s birding tour highlights include the much-sought-after specialist like the Shoebill, the Albertine Rift Endemics, habitat and range restricted bird species and more.