Entebbe City – Uganda’s International Airport – your gateway into the Pearl Of Africa –
Entebbe – a pleasant town in Uganda that most see as the place where one arrives or departs the Pearl of Africa – the International airport. Entebbe, however, is much more – a town from where you can explore the various parks, places, islands, our national zoo and more.
Entebbe has a pleasant climate for you to enjoy – it is on Lake Victoria and you can access various choice destinations from here, most of them a short drive, or boat ride, now even by plane or helicopter. Don’t miss out on what Entebbe and the surrounding area has to offer….
Top things to do and See in Entebbe City
We have listed top things to do and see in Entebbe; the botanical gardens, Uganda wildlife education centre, Ngamba Island, Reptile village, wine & dine along with lake victoria …..enjoy your stay in Entebbe.
Entebbe Botanical Gardens
Entebbe Botanical Gardens provides a perfect introduction to the Pearl of Africa – Uganda with all of its beauty and magical splendour. The Botanical Gardens is a beautiful pearl within the Pearl of Africa – Uganda – that most visitors do not get to see since it is not on the normal itinerary unless you are a birder.
Uganda Wildlife Education Center
most call it the zoo is a great place to relax and walk around – located along with Lake Victoria – you can take an afternoon mini-safari here and enjoy the vegetation, plants and trees found in Uganda at the same time. You can even schedule a morning personal encounter with the chimpanzees.
Ngamba Chimpanzee Island Entebbe City
Ngamba Chimpanzee Island (chimpanzee orphanage) has become a popular add-on to some of our Safari clients – you can stay overnight here and enjoy the Island and chimpanzees and have an interactive experience with the chimpanzees and watch them during feeding times. Speedboat travel from the dock in Entebbe to Ngamba Island is approximately 45-50 minutes; travel by traditional motorized canoe takes approximately 90 minutes and by air, it’s approximately 20 minutes from Entebbe Airport or Kajjansi Airstrip.
Shoebill Tracking in Mabamba
Mabamba Swamp – a short trip from Entebbe is a very popular day trip through African villages to Mabamba Swamp – one of the best places in Uganda to see the Shoebill Stork and other water birds.
Learn more about shoebill tracking in Mabamba Swamp.
Uganda Reptile Village
Set in the rural community of Entebbe – Bunono village is Uganda Reptile Village a community-Based Organisation that creates awareness among communities in a bid to conserve snakes and any other wildlife that lives in the communities. This is a start-up by the passionate Kazibwe Yasin commonly referred to as “snake” by the community. A tour to this place will directly contribute to the continued existence and spread wildlife conservation awareness among the communities.
Wine & Dine along Lake Victoria in Entebbe
Entebbe has a variety of restaurants to choose from – some like 2 friends beachside restaurant & Bar, Goretti’s Pizzeria, Bar and Grill are located right, Beach Island Cafe, Thai Garden Restaurants all located along the beachside of the famous Lake Victoria – after you order have patience – enjoy a drink and the food is coming.
Visit Ssese Islands Entebbe City
From Entebbe, you can explore the Ssese Islands – voted as one of the best-hidden Island Chain in the world. You can boat, fish, take nature walks, visit villages and best of all it is only a short ride by boat from Entebbe.
If you would Like to add any of the Top things to see and do in Entebbe – a lovely city with its markets – busy town centre – Lake Victoria – the Ssese Islands …, Please Contact Us.
