Shoebill stork & boat cruise Tours in Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Uganda and offers a variety of attractions that any traveler must at least have a glance at before they set off from the African continent. One of the best ways to experience the park’s bird life is by taking a Shoebill stork & boat cruise Tours in Murchison Falls National Park. This amazing experience will allow you to cruise on the Albertine Nile, one of the top places to spot birds in Murchison Falls National Park.

Shoebill stork & boat cruise Tours in Murchison Falls National Park are an adventure experience that will take you to some of the most famous birding sites in Murchison Falls National Park. This experience is crafted to allow you to experience the different bird species in the park with the top species like shoebills guaranteed on your tour.

Birding safaris in Uganda

While on this tour, you will grab opportunities to view the distinct birdlife in the National Park, with over 650 bird species registered here. The primary birding attraction in Murchison Falls National Park is the Shoebill, best sighted in the dry season from January-March. Shoebill stork & boat cruise Tours in Murchison Falls National Park will permit you to witness this enchanting park with unmatched beauty and attractions.

You will also grab opportunities to spot other bird species which include; Marabou Stork, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Secretary Birds, Black-bellied Bustards, Open-billed Storks, and Widow birds. Acacia Safaris Limited offers a wide range of safari packages that will allow you to explore Uganda’s famous safari park from all angles.

The Shoebill stork 

The Shoebill is a famous bird species in most birding itineraries in Uganda. The shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) also known as whalehead, whale-headed stork, or shoe-billed stork, is a very large stork-like bird. The specie derives its name from its enormous shoe-shaped bill. It has a somewhat stork-like overall form and has previously been classified with the storks in the order Ciconiiformes based on this morphology. Generally, genetic evidence places it with pelicans and herons in the Pelecaniformes. The adult is mainly grey while the juveniles are browner

About Murchison Falls National Park – Shoebill stork & boat cruise Tours in Murchison Falls National Park.

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest National Park and perhaps the most popular when it comes to wildlife safaris in Uganda. The top activities to take on while on a safari in this amazing safari park include; Game drives in savanna plains, night drives, boat cruises on the Albertine Nile, Hiking the top of Murchison Falls Waterfall, nature walks, bird watching and chimpanzee tracking.

Murchison Falls National Park is 5 hours 40 minutes drive from Kampala – a journey spiced with great sightseeing experiences of the beautiful landscapes, birdlife, flora, and wildlife.

The National Park is famous for wildlife viewing safaris, with about 76 mammal species found in the park. You will be delighted to spot some of Africa’s top wildlife species such as Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, and Leopards among others.

Commonly asked questions about shoebill storks safaris in Uganda

Are shoebill storks aggressive?

The species is aggressive. They fight off small and large animals alike. Storks have been known to fight Nile crocodiles, other species of storks, and even each other

How many shoebill storks are left?

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature estimates that there are only between 3,300 and 5,300 adult shoebills left in the world, and the population is going down. As land is cleared for pasture, habitat loss is a major threat, and sometimes cattle will trample on nests