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Mabamba Wetlands
A Ramsar wetland on the shores of Lake Victoria, Mabamba is the most reliable place in Africa to see the prehistoric-looking Shoebill stork — a 5-foot-tall bird that has captivated…
Best Time to VisitYear-round; best Shoebill sightings early morning
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Mabamba Wetlands
A Ramsar wetland on the shores of Lake Victoria, Mabamba is the most reliable place in Africa to see the prehistoric-looking Shoebill stork — a 5-foot-tall bird that has captivated birders worldwide.
Park Highlights
01Best place in Africa to see the Shoebill stork
02Traditional dugout canoe trips through papyrus swamps
03Over 300 bird species in a compact wetland
04Community-run ecotourism success story
05Easy day trip from Entebbe or Kampala
06Sitatunga antelope — shy swamp-dwelling species
Best Time to Visit
Year-round; best Shoebill sightings early morning
Climate
Tropical lakeshore, warm and humid, 22-30°C
Location
UG, Central Uganda
0.1000° N, 32.3333° E
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Shoebill StorkPapyrus GonolekBlue SwallowSitatungaOtterMonitor LizardLungfish
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