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.
Mabamba wetlands located west of Entebbe is Uganda’s top birding hotspots offering best chances and convenience to encounter the prehistoric Shoebill. The community-run Mabamba wetlands extends over 100 sq km from the shallow marshy bay on the northern shores of Lake Victoria near Entebbe
Uganda is a top birding hotspot with a checklist of over 1080 bird species which includes the country’s 2 endemic birds; the Fox’s Weaver and Karamoja Apalis. Other top bird highlights include the prehistoric Shoebill, Albertine Endemics, lowland forest bird species, and more.
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.