The shoebill, and why people love it
With its enormous shoe-shaped bill, tall body and almost prehistoric look, the shoebill is one of the most unusual birds in the world. It is more closely related to pelicans than to storks, and its huge, sharp-edged bill can handle surprisingly large fish.
It can stand completely still among the papyrus for long periods, then strike with astonishing speed. That calm stillness gives you time to watch and photograph it properly. Seeing one at Mabamba is a special moment, and it is exactly what we take our guests out to find.
