Lake Victoria Collection

Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda

Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) portrait. Swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda

An African fish eagle (Halliaeetus vocifer) swoops to catch a fish with its talons off Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria

Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) female feeding on a Spotted African lungfish (Protopterus dolloi) in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda.. Sequence 2/13

'Sur les bords lac Victoria pres de Bukoba; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Sur les bords lac Victoria pres de Bukoba; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Une baie du lac Victoria; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Une baie du lac Victoria; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Le Victoria-Nyanza vu d'Entebbe; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Le Victoria-Nyanza vu d'Entebbe; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Ouganda: Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Ouganda: Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Les chutes de Rippon; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Les chutes de Rippon; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Afrique Orientale; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Afrique Orientale; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Shoebill stork flying (Balaeniceps rex) in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda

Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) portrait. Swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda

Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) feeding on a Spotted African lungfish (Protopterus dolloi) in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda

Uganda with borders
Color satellite image of Uganda and neighbouring countries, with borders

Uganda and Lake Victoria
Color satellite image of Uganda and neighbouring countries

Uganda with mask
Color satellite image of Uganda, with mask

Uganda with borders and mask
Color satellite image of Uganda, with borders and mask

Tanzania with borders and mask
Color satellite image of Tanzania, with borders and mask

Tanzania with borders
Color satellite image of Tanzania and neighbouring countries, with borders

Tanzania with mask
Color satellite image of Tanzania, with mask

Tanzania and neighbouring countries
Color satellite image of Tanzania and neighbouring countries

Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries
Color satellite image of Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries, including Gabon and the Republic of the Congo

Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) eating a fish in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda

Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Map showing German East Africa, British East Africa, the Belgian Congo, Rhodesia, Uganda

Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) in the swamps of Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda, February

Map of East Africa, First World War, (c1920). Creator: John Bartholomew & Son
Map of East Africa, First World War, (c1920). Map showing colonial possessions including the Belgian Congo, British East Africa, German East Africa, Northern Rhodesia and Portuguese East Africa

Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) head portrait, Lake Victoria, Uganda, Africa

Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) in swampland, head portrait, Mabamba, Lake Victoria, Uganda, Africa

Strangely shaped granite rocks on the island of Wezi, Lake Victoria (litho)
5997174 Strangely shaped granite rocks on the island of Wezi, Lake Victoria (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Speke circumnavigating Lake Victoria (engraving)
1094734 Speke circumnavigating Lake Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speke circumnavigating Lake Victoria)

John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant (engraving)
815687 John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Hanning Speke (1827-64) and James Augustus Grant (1827-1892)

Shop in the port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria (chromolitho)
2782850 Shop in the port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop in the port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria)

Bird s-eye View of the Great Cataracts of the Zambesi (Victoria Falls) from
TRV230442 Bird s-eye View of the Great Cataracts of the Zambesi (Victoria Falls) from Narrative of an Exhibition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries

Lake Victoria, Africa (chromolitho)
2788834 Lake Victoria, Africa (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake Victoria, Africa. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

The Nile as it exits Lake Victoria (chromolitho)
2782743 The Nile as it exits Lake Victoria (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile as it exits Lake Victoria)

The World in Pictures: German East Africa (coloured engraving)
979212 The World in Pictures: German East Africa (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The World in Pictures)

John Hanning Speke, British explorer, 19th century. In 1858, Speke (1827-1864) and Richard Burton became the first Europeans to discover Lake Tanganyika

Portrait of John Hanning Speke, British explorer, 19th century. In 1858, Speke (1827-1864) and Richard Burton became the first Europeans to discover Lake Tanganyika

Lake Victoria Nyanza, c1880. From The Life and Explorations of Dr Livingstone. [Adam & Co. London, c1880]

Lake Victoria Nyanza, c1840-1900. Lake Victoria is 68, 800 square kilometres (26, 560 square miles) in size, making it the continents largest lake, the largest tropical lake in the world

Accommodation at the lodge on Mfangano Island, Lake Victoria shaded by giant wild fig trees

Uganda Entebbe Air view Approaching Entebbe Lake Victoria
Uganda. Entebbe. Air view. Approaching Entebbe on Lake Victoria. 1936, Uganda, Entebbe

An old Luo lady smoking a traditional clay pipe

Illustration of Nile river from Lake Victoria to Nile Delta

John Speke at Lake Victoria, Africa
Africa explorer John Henning Speke, with Lake Victoria in background. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Kenya, Nyanza, Kisumu. In the early morning women gather on the shores of Lake Victoria to buy fish from fishermen who return home at sunrise having fished with lamps all night

Luo fishing boats leave the eastern lakeshore of Lake Victoria in the early morning to fish for tilapia and nile perch

Fishermen return to Dunga Beach soon after sunrise having fished all night in the shallow waters of Lake Victorias Kavirondo Gulf near Kisumu

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"Discover the Majestic Beauty of Lake Victoria: A Haven for Shoebill Storks and African Fish Eagles" Immerse yourself in the enchanting swamps of Mabamba, nestled along the shores of Lake Victoria, Uganda. Here, amidst a breathtaking landscape, you'll encounter the magnificent Shoebill stork (Balaeniceps rex) in all its glory. With its distinctive shoe-shaped bill and striking features, this avian wonder will leave you captivated. Witness a captivating portrait of the Shoebill stork as it gracefully stands amidst the serene swamps of Mabamba. Its regal presence is a testament to nature's artistry at its finest. As you explore further, be prepared to marvel at another icon - the African fish eagle. This majestic bird soars through the skies with grace and power, symbolizing freedom and resilience. Venture deeper into these wetlands and witness an extraordinary sight - a female Shoebill stork feeding on a Spotted African lungfish (Protopterus). The delicate balance between predator and prey unfolds before your eyes in this remarkable display of nature's cycle. Capture yet another stunning portrait as the Shoebill stork takes flight against the backdrop of Mabamba's swamps. Its wings spread wide like an artist's brushstroke across canvas; it reminds us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. Lake Victoria holds historical significance too. Colonial possessions during World War I left their mark on East Africa, including this vast lake region. Reflect upon these remnants from our past while admiring vintage maps depicting East Africa during that era. In February, when nature awakens anew after winter slumber, visit Lake Victoria once more to witness firsthand how life thrives here. The vibrant ecosystem teems with diverse flora and fauna – truly a paradise waiting to be explored.