Why visit Entebbe
- Lake Victoria Setting: Entebbe sits on the shores of Lake Victoria, with peaceful lakeside views and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Shoebill Stork Wetland Trips: The nearby Mabamba Wetlands are one of the best places in Uganda to search for the rare shoebill stork.
- Botanical Gardens: Entebbe Botanical Gardens offer shaded walking trails, tropical plants and a variety of birdlife and monkeys.
- Birdwatching: The area is rich in birdlife, with wetlands, forests and lakeshore habitats attracting hundreds of species.
- Easy Start or End to a Safari: Close to Uganda’s main international airport, Entebbe is an ideal place to rest before or after a longer safari itinerary.
- Sunset Cruises and Lakeside Dining: Boat trips on Lake Victoria and relaxed waterfront restaurants give the town an easy-going feel.
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Shoebill Stalk, Mabamba Swamp, Entebbe, Uganda
Vervet Monkeys in Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Entebbe, Uganda
Birdlife at Karibu Guesthouse, Entebbe, Uganda
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Getting to Entebbe
You can fly directly into Entebbe via Entebbe International Airport, Uganda’s main international gateway. Direct flights from London operate regularly and take around eight to nine hours.
If you are travelling from the United States, flights to Entebbe usually take between 16 and 22 hours, depending on the route and stopover time.
Which destinations combine well with Entebbe?
Entebbe works brilliantly at the beginning or end of a Uganda itinerary, thanks to its proximity to Entebbe International Airport, the country’s main international gateway.
One of Uganda’s greatest highlights is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the world’s largest population of endangered mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking here is an unforgettable experience, allowing you to spend an hour observing these remarkable animals in their natural habitat.
Kibale National Park is best known for chimpanzee trekking and has one of the highest concentrations of primates in Africa. Guided forest walks offer the chance to see chimpanzees, alongside monkeys, colourful birdlife and dense tropical forest scenery.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s most varied safari destination, with open savannah, volcanic craters, wetlands and the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, as well as elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles and large herds of antelope.
Murchison Falls National Park combines classic safari landscapes with the dramatic Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces through a narrow gorge before plunging into the river below. Game drives and boat safaris offer excellent chances to see elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos and crocodiles.
