Where to see the Shoebill in Uganda – Uganda Birding Tours
Named after its oversized shoe-like bill, the Shoebill is a prehistoric species native to secluded mashes around Lake Victoria and…
Birding the Mabamba Wetlands – Uganda Birding Hotspots
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
5 Reasons to come Birding in Uganda
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.
Top 10 Uganda Birding Hotspots – Where to go birding in Uganda
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.
Facts about the Shoebill
Majestic, prehistoric and extraordinary, the Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) is a major highlight and a must-see to many visiting birdwatchers on…
A Planning Guide for a Birding trip to Uganda
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.