Shoebill Boat Trip at Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve
A boat to look for shoebills on Lake Albert's edge.
Toro-Semliki is on the western arm of the rift valley. See Semuliki and shoebill tracking in Uganda.
See the wider Uganda wildlife authority tariff guide for every fee, and the permit price notice for 2027 changes.
At a glance
- Fee: $100 per 3 people FNR
Fees and Rates
| Activity | FNR | FR | EAC |
|---|---|---|---|
| View shoebill by boat (per 3 persons) | $100 | $80 | UGX 100,000 |
| Ntoroko boat hire | $100 | $80 | UGX 100,000 |
About these rates. UWA states that tariff fees are subject to change without prior notice. FNR = foreign non-resident, FR = foreign resident, ROA = rest of Africa, EAC = citizen of an East African Community member state (paid in UGX). Source: Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Conservation Tariff July 2024 to June 2026 and UWA letter ref. TDO 93/04 dated 26 February 2026.
What to Expect
The tariff says the shoebill viewing fee is for 3 persons, and lists Ntoroko boat hire at the same rates.
Planning Tips
Sightings are not guaranteed.
Where This Fits in a Uganda Itinerary
Semuliki and Toro-Semliki are in the western rift valley near Fort Portal and Lake Albert, with lowland forest, hot springs and birds found nowhere else in Uganda.
Shoebill sightings are never guaranteed, so allow flexibility and a patient guide. Whatever you choose, build days around travel time: driving distances between the parks are long, and early starts are normal on a Uganda safari. If you are comparing destinations, start with Uganda's national parks and our Uganda safaris and tours.
Nearby Destinations, Tours and Guides
- Semuliki National Park
- Sempaya hot springs
- shoebill tracking
- bird checklist and best months
- Fort Portal and crater lakes
- 8-day ultimate gorilla and wildlife safari
For the full list of official fees, see the UWA tariff guide and park entrance fees. When you are ready, tell us your dates and we will build a Uganda safari package around it, or return to the Ameera Africa Safaris Uganda tours homepage.
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