A day tour around Entebbe

Just imagine a day tour in Entebbe! When we talk of Entebbe, it is beyond the international airport. Journey through the wonderland and discover the different attractions such as landmarks, heritages, local life, and bustling markets. The word Entebbe is derived from a local native word “Entebbe” meaning a seat. This is because it’s where the president’s residence is.

Entebbe town is situated at the shores of Lake Victoria largest freshwater lake in the continent of Africa, and second in the world. It is a place with natural scenery, diverse wildlife, and history. Whether you seek to have fun, relax, research, or just have a weekend escape, Entebbe is the only place to visit.

Places to visit in Entebbe for a day tour

Mabamba Wetland

Mabamba wetland is one of the main Ramsar sites in Uganda and is home to the sought-after shoebill stork. A trip to the Island commences at Nakiwogo Entebbe and lasts for approximately 3-4 hours. It is located about 12 kilometers from Entebbe town, 300 meters from Pearl Beach 4.8 kilometers from Entebbe Golf Club, and 600 meters from Bunga Beach’s northern shore of Lake Victoria. The swamp features papyrus greenery, lagoons, and a labyrinth haven to several globally threatened bird species such as the lesser jacana, Goliath heron, black crave, orange weaver, and lots more.

The best time to visit the wetland is in the morning so that one can encounter the shoebill among other residents hunting for food.

Craft Shopping

What will show that you are from Entebbe if you don’t pack some souvenirs? Artwork is an original demonstration of Ugandan creativity and riches. There are good deals with a variety of arts and crafts. Some of the notable places to visit for your shopping include Pearl Crafts Village Entebbe, Macumu Craft Shop at Entebbe Imperial Mall, Hakuna Matata Craft Shop, Istrive Market place at Fulu Road, Tembo Art and Craft Center at plot 20A, Portal Plane Road. A local guide will take you around to do the shopping.

Beaches

Shake off your fatigue with a visit to the different beaches in Entebbe Town. About 80% of Uganda’s beaches are found here with diverse offerings notably swimming experience, beach soccer, boat cruises, netball, fish, and lots of fun ventures. These beaches sit at the shore of Lake Victoria the largest freshwater lake in Uganda, and are free from Bilharzia, hippos, and crocodiles. You may need to visit the beaches upon arrival or a day before departing the country.

Some of the notable places to go to include Lido Beach located about 2 kilometers from the airport, Spenah Beach, Aero Beach, One Love Beach, Imperial Resort Beach, Lutembe Beach located about 4 kilometers off Entebbe-Kampala road, Waterfront Beach Entebbe, and Ssese Island in the northwestern part of Lake Victoria.

UWEC (Uganda Wildlife Education Center)

Uganda Wildlife Education Center also known as Entebbe Zoo is one of the must-visit places in Entebbe. UWEC is located on the shores of Lake Victoria Wakiso District. It was founded in 1952 as a habitat for the injured and confiscated wildlife from the smugglers. The center sits on 51 square kilometers and was established to conserve wildlife, rescue, and rehabilitation of smuggled wildlife species. There is an offer of day trips, day excursions, and back-the-scene activities. Visit and meet chimpanzees, pythons, African elephants, lions, Rhinos, cheetahs, cats, parrots, ostriches, peacocks, different snake species, baboons, leopards, white tigers, and more.

Entebbe Botanical Gardens

Established in 1898, the Entebbe Botanical Gardens are a lush 40-acre piece of land at the shore of Lake Victoria. The garden features a rainforest zone that appeared as a backdrop in the film Tarzan shot in the 1940s. It is a great place for monkey feeding, nature walks, bird watching, biking, photo shoots, and camping experiences. For animal lovers, the forest harbors the black and white Colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys. Some of the birds you should look out for include the marabou stork and the hornbills. The botanical beach is a great place for swimming, boat cruises, and picnics.

In conclusion, make the best use of your time while in Entebbe by visiting the different attractions and leisure places. Do your shopping, bird watching, and cycling with less hustle. The area is secure, though you need a local guide with a vast knowledge of the laws of the land and the different attractions.

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

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.

The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.

I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

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

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.
The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.
Game drive security is assured.
Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.
Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.
The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.
It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.
I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

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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