ENTEBBE

Located in Wakiso district in central Uganda, 36 km away from Kampala on a headland in Lake Victoria, is Uganda’s charming peninsular town Entebbe.

Entebbe was once the government station until independence in 1962. Entebbe in the local language means seat, which means that it was the seat for the Baganda chiefs and later became the seat of the British colonial administration in 1893.

Almost half of Entebbe’s land that is to say 26km is surrounded and covered with water bodies. The town is also home of the President of Uganda who stays at the state house.

Entebbe International Airport gets about 8 million international and local visitors per year. Opened in 1929, the airport became the main destination for international and local arrivals and departures.

The city is also known to be one of the hosts of the final resolution talks aimed at putting an end to the M23 rebellion.

It also hosts the Uganda Research Institute where research is conducted about the vaccines, initiatives and the HIV vaccine program on behalf of the United Kingdom.

Entebbe town has been considered as a great destination with many attractions where tourists are able to get occupied and enjoy the beauty of Uganda. These attractions include botanical gardens, islands, beaches, Snake Park, the reptile village, nature walks, stunning shopping malls, Ngamba chimpanzee island, and zoos among others.

ATTRACTIONS IN ENTEBBE

Entebbe Botanical Gardens: Enjoy the stunning gardens where travelers are able to do nature walks, bird sighting and spotting monkeys. The best time to visit is during the weekdays from Monday to Friday where people are few to give one a conducive and calm environment.

One is recommended to visit Entebbe because it has one of the best beaches that help you to relax. The people who enjoy swimming, Entebbe is the best place to go. Enjoy the sunsets and the sunrises while at the beach as well as the boat cruises not forgetting the delicious meals from any of the cozy hotels like Protea Resort hotel, bar and grill. Get a chance to visit the oldest golf course that was established in 1900.

Since Entebbe is surrounded with the waters of Lake Victoria, one is able to do fishing and on a good day you can catch different fish species like the tilapia, Nile perch among others.

Get a chance to spot different birds like the shoebill, long crested eagle, active stork among others due to the fact that Entebbe is surrounded with a stunning swamp known as Mabamba.

A snake park is another attraction should visit in Entebbe. Get a chance to see various snake species like the mamba, cobra among others.

Entebbe is a very accessible town, you can get there by taxi from Kampala and the drive takes about 1 hour depending on the traffic.

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

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12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

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Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

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16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.

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