Town · On Lake Victoria
Entebbe
Home to Uganda's main international airport and a quieter, greener base than central Kampala.
How to get there
Entebbe International Airport is Uganda's principal international gateway.
What to find
The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Entebbe Botanical Gardens, and Lake Victoria's shoreline.
Overview
Entebbe, on a peninsula on the shores of Lake Victoria, was Uganda's colonial capital until independence in 1962. Today it's home to the country's main international airport, and it's green, quiet and relaxed compared with Kampala.
It's the natural first or last stop of a Uganda trip, with enough to fill a day on your arrival or before your flight home.
Highlights
- The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, with rescued Ugandan wildlife
- The Entebbe Botanical Gardens, founded in 1898, and great for birds and monkeys
- Boat trips to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Shoebill trips to the Mabamba Swamp
- Sunsets over Lake Victoria
Things to do
Ngamba Island
A boat trip to the chimpanzee sanctuary on Lake Victoria.
Mabamba Swamp
A morning canoe trip to look for the shoebill.
Wildlife centre and gardens
Easy half-day activities near the airport.
Best time to visit
All year.
Getting there
Entebbe International Airport is Uganda's main gateway. Kampala is 45 minutes to 1.5 hours away by road.
Where to stay
Lakeside hotels and guesthouses, ideal on the first or last night of a trip.
Entebbe
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Good to know
- Stay in Entebbe on your last night if you have an early flight.
Permit prices, park rules and access can change. We always confirm the latest details when we plan your trip.
From Entebbe
Places to visit from Entebbe
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