Marabou stork

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Information about Marabout stork

The marabou stork is a large bird with a distinctive appearance, featuring a bare head and neck, a long bill, and a white plumage with black flight feathers. It is primarily a scavenger, often found near human settlements feeding on carrion and waste. Despite its ungainly appearance, it is a social bird, frequently seen in large flocks.

Interesting facts about Marabout stork

The Marabou stork is one of the 'Ugly Five', along with the hyena, wildebeest, warthog and vulture.

Highlights where the Marabout stork can be seen

Queen Elizabeth National Park
Boat cruise on the Kazinga channel

Located inside Queen Elizabeth NP, the Kazinga channel links lakes Edward and George. Aboard a double-deck boat, and start your journey on the water, enjoying the surrounding scenery. Haven for birds, elephants, buffalos, hippos and crocodiles, you will see plenty of wildlife! You can either decide to enjoy the view from the upper deck or, for great pictures on the animal level, to stay on the lower deck. Enjoy the ride!

Entebbe botanical gardens
Entebbe Botanical Gardens

Take a stroll around the botanical gardens in Entebbe, a place loved by locals. Established in 1898 for botanical research, locals now come on weekends to relax or have a drink along the shores of Lake Victoria. During your walk, spot the many birds flying around the trees or, if you're lucky, the resident family of black-and-white Colobus monkeys!

Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Embark on a game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, the second biggest national parks in Uganda. Here, you will find diverse ecosystems: vast savannah plains, deep forest, lakes, and even a gorge inhabited by chimpanzees! The wildlife is plenty: from the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector, to Ugandan kobs, buffalos, elephants and leopards to name a few. The national park is also a haven for bird lovers, counting more than 600 different bird species!

Mabamba swamp
Mabamba swamp

Hop on a boat and navigate Lake Victoria's waters towards the Mabamba Swamp. On your way, watch skilled fishermen throw their nets from wooden boats, kingfishers dive into the lake's waters to catch fish, and cormorants dry their wings in the sun. Once you reach the swamp, you will board a smaller boat that can manoeuvre through the papyrus and water lilies. Today's ultimate reward: spotting the famous shoebill stork!

Our trips to spot the Marabout stork