Kampala 🇺🇬 | How to Spot the Goofy Shoebill Stork (2 Methods!)

📍 Where to Find These Derpy Birds ✅ Mabamba Swamp (Wild Edition) 🦢 17-20 shoebills – but they’re shy! ⏰ Best time: 7-9AM or 4-6PM (early bird gets the worm! 🐦‍⬛) 💰 125K UGX (~¥250) for a 1.5-2hr boat tour (max 3 people). ✅ Entebbe Zoo (Guaranteed Show!) 🦩 3 resident shoebills – they have to pose for you! 😆 🎟️ 57K UGX (~¥114) entry fee. ❌ Skip these (Too hard to reach 🥲): Murchison Falls, Ziwa Rhino, QENP... 🚐 How to Get There (Choose Your Adventure!) Option 1: Wild Swamp Quest 🌿 (Overnight Stay) 1️⃣ Kampala → Kasanje 🚐 Minibus from New Taxi Park (6K UGX, 2hrs). 🏍️ Boda to Mabamba pier (10K UGX, 25min). 🚤 Boat into the swamp (125K UGX, includes guide). 2️⃣ Mabamba → Buwaya Landing Site 🏍️ Boda to lodges (12K UGX, 30min). Or return to Kampala same day if you’re a time-crunch warrior ⏳. Option 2: Zoo Shortcut 🏃‍♂️💨 (Same-Day Roundtrip) 🛳️ Free ferry from Buwaya → Nakiwogo Fishing Site (20min). 🏍️ Boda to Entebbe Zoo (6K UGX). 🚐 Return to Kampala: Minibus near Victoria Mall (5K UGX, 1.5hrs). 💰 Damage to Your Wallet *(2-Day Budget)* Wild shoebill tour: 150K UGX (~¥300) Zoo ticket: 57K UGX (~¥114) Transport: 41K UGX (~¥82) Sleep: 55K UGX (~¥110) Food: 24K UGX (~¥48) TOTAL: ~¥604 ($83) 🏡 Where to Crash: Plastic Bottle House ♻️ $15/night – yes, it’s literally made of bottles! 🦜 Owner is a bird guide – his backyard is a mini bird paradise! (Mosquito nets + WiFi included, but shared toilet 🚻.) 🔥 Pro Tips Dawn = VIP access 🌅 – Shoebills are morning divas! Pack light – Swamp boats are TINY! 🚣 Zoo hack: Skip Mabamba if you’re lazy (we won’t judge 😜). Final Thought: These prehistoric-looking goofballs are worth every penny! #UgandaShoebillHunt #SafariOnABudget #DerpyButMajestic #AfricaTravelGram#Kampala