Entebbe Town: The Gateway to Uganda Safaris 

Entebbe Town is one of Uganda’s most charming and historically significant destinations, a gateway to Uganda safaris or Uganda Holidays. The Entebbe Town is located on a scenic peninsula along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Uganda’s main international gateway and home to Entebbe International Airport. Apart from being a transit hub, the Entebbe town offers a calm, green, and welcoming atmosphere, one of the best places to visit for an introductory Tour in Uganda/ Uganda holiday safari. 

Unlike the bustle of Kampala, Entebbe is laid-back and beautifully landscaped, with tree-lined streets, lakeside views, and colonial-era architecture that reflect its past as Uganda’s former capital. The town is rich in attractions, making it a rewarding destination in Uganda on its own right during Uganda Adventures. There are a number of safari site within Entebbe Tow that visitors can explore including the popular Entebbe Botanical Gardens, a tranquil haven of indigenous plants, birds, and monkeys set along the shores of Lake Victoria. You can also visit the nearby Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre provides an excellent introduction to the country’s diverse wildlife, especially for travelers preparing for safaris in popular safari park in the far western circuit.

For bird lovers, Entebbe is a great destination to visit in Uganda,  thanks to its wetlands and lakeshore habitats that attract a wide variety of resident and migratory species. A boat cruises on Lake Victoria offer relaxing experiences, scenic sunsets, and opportunities to visit islands such as Ngamba Island, home to rescued chimpanzees and the Mabamba Bay which is an important Bird Area in the country. The entebbe Town is also a perfect destination for those in search of culture and history, you can visit the local markets, fishing communities, and historical sites all which provide insight into everyday Ugandan life.

At East African Jungle Safaris, we include Entebbe as more than just a stopover. Whether you are arriving for a safari, enjoying a short city break, or relaxing after a long journey, Entebbe Town offers a refreshing blend of nature, culture, and comfort that sets the perfect tone for Uganda safari holidays/Uganda Holiday Tours.

ACCESS

By air: Entebbe International Airport is 4km from the Centre of Town.

By road: The town is linked by a modern tarred road with the Capital City of Kampala 40km to the North West.

By lake: Local boats can be hired to take you to many of the Landing Sites on the shores of Lake Victoria.

WHAT TO SEE

Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre. Originally started as an animal orphanage and Zoo in the 1920s it is a showplace of Ugandan fauna especially Chimpanzees and Birds.

Entebbe Botanical gardens: First developed from a natural forest in 1898, the gardens are a tropical paradise of Ugandan plant life.

Kigungu Landing Site in Entebbe Uganda

Kigungu landing site: Site of the landing of the first Catholic missionaries to Uganda in 1879.

Kasenyi fishing village. A traditional lake side fishing village with a colorful markets.

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary –  established in October 1998 to care for orphaned chimpanzees that have been rescued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Mabamba Swamp – Mabamba Swamp is one of the best places in Uganda to spot the highly sought-after shoebill in its natural habitat.

Entebbe Botanical Gardens – Laid out in 1898, these expansive gardens are perfect for a leisurely stroll. The highlights are its pockets of thick rainforest, which locals claim some of the original Tarzan films were made in, and excellent birdwatching with 115 species (USh10,000 per guide). You’ll see plenty of monkeys, including black and white colobus, and tree squirrels too.

Entebbe Golf Club –  is one of the oldest and best courses in East Africa, with wild animals which are free with people. The course is playable all year round.The club also features 2 tennis courts, 1 basketball court, a cricket oval, darts and snooker.

UWEC Zoo – formerly known as the Entebbe zoo, offers a wide range of animals kept there, but also birds, medicinal plants, orchids and more.

Accommodation in Entebbe

Entebbe’s endowed with some of the top hotels, lodges and guesthouses in Uganda. From Safari Lodges to Boutique Hotels and top business hotel brands like The Marriott, Imperial Hotels, Premier Garden Hotel and more.

And lots of white sand beaches.