Filming at UWEC: The Entebbe Zoo as it is popularly known has a varied list of things to see & do among which wildlife Filming & photography tops the list. At this centre, you may film chimpanzees, Lions, leopards, rhino, hyena, giraffe and or film the rare and elusive shoebill stork.
All Media companies and or freelance/individuals film crew intending to film at UWEC require permits & permission from the management of the Entebbe Zoo. Realm Africa Safaris™ is a Local film crew fixer in Entebbe – we can assist you in securing all relevant permits & permissions that match your shoot – from Drone filming to the sophisticated behind the scenes photographic experiences.
What is worth Filming at UWEC – Entebbe Zoo?
Lion Filming
The Entebbe Zoo (UWEC) is home to a total of nine (09) lions including the two cubs born by the 7-year-old lioness named Mutagamba; after Maria Mutagamba the former minister of tourism for Uganda.
Mutagamba was born in 2012 to the late Kibonge – who passed on at the age of 18 years and is considered the oldest lion to have lived at the Entebbe Zoo.
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Leopard Filming
Currently, the centre is home to roundabout 300 animals including one (01) leopard which is available filming upon application for all relevant Filming permits and permissions which Realm Africa Safaris™ can assist you secure.
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Rhino Filming
The Entebbe Zoo provides safety to two (02) Southern White Rhinos which were translocated from neighbouring Kenya. These two Rhinos at UWEC in Entebbe are for conservation education purposes. Filming at UWEC is very cost-effective.
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Shoebill Filming
The Shoebill Stork is a very rare and elusive bird that can be tracked, seen, photographed or Filmed at UWEC. There is presently only one Shoebill stork.
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Best time to Film at UWEC
Generally speaking, the best time to film in Uganda depends on what you intend to film. For instance, individuals or film crew intending to capture the captivating shoebill breeding experience, ought to plan to film in the dry season months of June-August, and January to February.
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Requirements to Film at UWEC
All Crew members intending to indulge in shoebill Filming at UWEC have got to individually apply for a media Card or Press Accreditation as commonly referred to In Uganda. Press Accreditation in Uganda is issued by the Uganda Media Council
after each individual or crew member fills out FORM G. 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).
It does take us approximately 02 – 03 working days from the time we receive all the above-mentioned documents to process your media card.
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.
After 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. Upon approval, we will then contact and inform you of this achievement.
After 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
Press Accreditation fees in Uganda (Payable to Uganda Media Council)
- a fee of US$175 per person is paid for a period not exceeding 30 days of the journalist’s stay.
- 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$325 per person is paid for a period of two years.
** The fees mentioned above are set and can be amended by the Uganda Media Council without any prior consultation. we, therefore, remind you to treat these as a guide.
Permission to Film at UWEC
After 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 UWEC.
As for UWEC, the director and founder of Realm Africa Safaris™ worked at this facility as a volunteer and has maintained the connection with the management here. This makes it equally an easy process for us to secure all relevant Permissions to Film onsite.
FYI (for you information): The entire process of securing both your Press Accreditation(s) and the necessary local Permission(s) to film the shoebill in Entebbe might take us roundabout 7 Days to have everything. Contact Us now to start the process.
Additional Services we offer (on request) besides securing permits to film the shoebill at UWEC shoebill filming at UWEC
Locations can make or break a project and Uganda has several amazing film worthy locations. Realm Africa safaris™ can help you find and secure the perfect location(s) for your next film, commercial or still shoot. Get a glimpse into some of the amazing Uganda Filming locations from our previous projects.
Learn more about Our Location scouting services.
Dealing with the right persons (company) to assist you clear all your filming equipment will help make your shoot a success. Realm Africa Safaris™ can assist in clearing you Filming Kit at any entry point in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda & Rwanda. Among the things we do is assist in temporary importation of filming drones. However, drones being a sensitive subject, we often recommend starting this process a lot earlier. Ample time is the secret to successfully importing a drone in most destinations we fix.
Learn More from our article: Hassle-Free film Kit clearance Services by Realm Africa Safaris™
- Accommodation :
Realm Africa Safaris has a long-standing good working relationship with most hotels, lodges and inns in each of the destinations we fix. We are therefore in a better position to not only recommend but to also find the best rates and also book the accommodation for your film crew if need be.
- Transportation:
Realm Africa Safaris™ operates a fleet of very reliable and purpose suited vehicles for filming. From open-sided jeeps to very basic closed cars including well-suited equipment carriers. We can arrange both your crew and equipment transportation.
Our Filming security services are designed to secure your filming location, and protect your cast, crew, and equipment. Location shooting offers its own unique threats and risks, so we design patrol tours, standing guard placement, and post-order duties to maximize our surveillance and minimize opportunities for theft, trespassing, vandalism, disturbances, and other unwanted activity.
