Realm Africa Safaris™ has worked and continues to support the efforts of the local leadership of the established Mabamba Wetland Ecotourism Association – MWETA. we, therefore, remind you to treat these as a guide.Īfter successfully securing press accreditation for each crew member on your team, the next step is to seek permission from the local authorities overseeing the protection of the location (Mabamba Swamp or UWEC) you intend to film in.

** The fees mentioned above are set and can be amended by the Uganda Media Council without any prior consultation.

a fee of US$325 per person is paid for a period of two years.

a fee of US$225 per person is paid for a period beyond 30 days up to six months of stay.

a fee of US$175 per person is paid for a period not exceeding 30 days of the journalist’s stay.

Press Accreditation fees in Uganda (Payable to Uganda Media Council) Upon approval, we will then contact and inform you of this achievement.Īfter securing your Media cards, we will then need to advise and also further assist you in securing all the other necessary permits and permissions all guided by your film Scriptwriter or the Synopsis To accompany all the individually filled out FORM G’S for each crew member, the team leader has got to send us a detailed write-up or synopsis of the film you intend to shoot in Uganda.Īfter all the above is sent through, our Uganda film Crew Fixer Services team leader will then proceed to submit these to the Uganda Media Council for approval. It does take us approximately 02 – 03 working days from the time we receive all the above-mentioned documents to process your media card. This form must be accompanied with copies of scanned passport (bios Page) and a recent passport-sized photo to be used in processing your Media card (Press accreditation). Press Accreditation in Uganda is issued by the Uganda Media CouncilĪfter each individual or crew member fills out FORM G.

Permits & permission to film the shoebill stork in EntebbeĪll Crew members intending to indulge in shoebill Filming In Entebbe have got to individually apply for a media Card or Press Accreditation as commonly referred to In Uganda. One thing that cuts across is that you will need to apply and securing filming permits and permission to film in both locations. ( check this link to know what to expect of Shushi)ĭoesn’t matter which of the two (02) destinations you choose for the shoebill Filming In Entebbe. At UWEC you will meet and interact with Shushi the resident shoebill that likes to greet her visitors. It only takes you about 15 minutes from all corners around Entebbe to get to UWEC. The uniqueness about visiting and filming the shoebill at UWEC is that the exhibit is a true simulation of the true habitat of the shoebill. Unlike Mabamba Swamp, UWEC is a rescue and rehabilitation centre that promotes Conservation education, especially amongst locals. Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre(UWEC) is located in the central part of Entebbe City along the shoreline of Africa’s second-largest freshwater lake Victoria. Besides, the shoebill stork, there are quite a number of other birds that inhabit this swamp, these include the blue swallow, pallid harrier, papyrus gonolek, swamp flycatcher, pigmy goose, lesser jacana, white-winged warbler, Viellot’s weaver, grosbeak weaver, black-headed weaver, northern brown-throated weaver, Clarke’s weaver, palm-nut vulture and Carruther’s cisticola among others. The swamp is considered the best place to track and see or Film the shoebill in Uganda. Mabamba Swamp is located approximately 45minutes (one way) by boat on Lake Victoria from Entebbe. Shoebill Filming in Entebbe can be done in two (02) places Mabamba swamp – the best place to track, see and film the shoebill in Uganda, and the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC). 14 Days Honeymoon in Tanzania & Zanzibar.9 Days Gorillas In Rwanda & the BIG 5 Tanzania.Lewa Conservancy - Big 5 Safari in Kenya.Murchison Falls NP - Wildlife Safari in Uganda.

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