Attractions and Things to do in Entebbe

Are planning to Visit Uganda and spend some time in Entebbe? Attractions and Things to do in Entebbe. Do you want to have a city tour in Entebbe? Entebbe town has a lot of adventurous places and amazing things to do. Entebbe town is found on the Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 37 kilometers southwest of the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Entebbe town is where the location of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda’s largest commercial and military airport. Entebbe is a tourism town for both locals and internationals as it has a lot to do and see, it is a beautiful destination worth your holiday.

Attractions and Things to do in Entebbe

Boat cruises on Lake Victoria

A boat cruise on Lake Victoria in Entebbe is a must-do activity while your stay in Entebbe town, Why not treat yourself to a Lake Victoria sunset cruise, cheese, and wine cruise? Lake Victoria is one of the largest lakes in the world and is beautiful to relax on. There are afternoon cruises by boat out towards the equator line or local islands to view the sun over the horizon. Watch the fishermen cast their nets and enjoy the snacks and drinks provided on board. You can enjoy this as your wait to take your international flight out to end your trip in Uganda. Contact us in advance to book you an awesome boat experience in Entebbe.

Visiting the Entebbe Botanical gardens

Nature walk for newlyweds is one of the interesting things to do in Entebbe city on your holiday. The Entebbe Botanical Gardens established in 1898 are situated on the northern shores of Lake Victoria virtually on the equator. They are referred to as the National Botanical gardens, it’s one of the many botanical gardens in the country. The gardens have a diversity of species of plants of the tropical, sub-tropical, and temperate zones, besides several shrubs and other plants regenerated naturally over the years. It is also a home to different species of monkeys, birds, reptiles. It is safe and has attracted different visitors for birding, picnics, and other activities. Take a day trip to the botanical gardens on one of the days in your holiday.

Trip to Uganda wildlife Education Center (Zoo)

This center is commonly known as Entebbe Zoo which was opened in 1952, by the Colonial Government in Uganda, as a reception Centre for wild animals that were found as casualties (sick, injured, orphaned, confiscated from illegal trade, and other educational reasons. The zoo is found on the showers of Lake Victoria with forested cages of wild animals for tourism and education. The zoo attracts both domestic and foreign tourists to have a 100% chance of seeing the animals, some of the animals are Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Crocodiles, Leopards, birds like shoebills and many others. The Uganda Entebbe Zoo is one of the places you can visit in Entebbe city on your holiday. Attractions and Things to do in Entebbe

Chimpanzee experience at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Ngamba Island is currently home to 49 orphaned and confiscated chimps, rescued from the illegal pet and bushmeat trade. Despite their initial trauma, chimps living at Ngamba have a safe and semi-natural environment in which to recover and eventually thrive over their long lives of up to 60 years. This island has 95 acres of natural forest where the chimps roam and forage daily. Their diet is supplemented multiple times per day much to the delight of visiting tourists who are able to observe the feeding from a viewing platform. The chimps also have the freedom to stay in the forest at night or return to nighttime enclosures where they can build nests and receive an evening meal. Spend your time with you loved one on the Island visiting the chimps.

Mabamba shoe bill excursion in Entebbe

Most swamps around Lake Victoria in Entebbe harbor lots of birds and shoe bill can be spotted in some, Mabamba swamp is one of the biggest swamps on Lake Victoria and can easily be accessed from Entebbe using a motorized boat or a canoe ride that takes you around the swamp.  Shoebill stork can be spotted here as well as other birds, you can either go on in the morning or evening or even do both to have a good shoot about the shoebill. You can as well take a shoe bill trip at the Entebbe Zoo (Uganda wildlife Education center)

Relaxation on Entebbe Beaches

Visiting the beaches is a highlight of every ones honeymoon in the city, the beaches lineup straight from Entebbe international Airport as you drive on the shores of the Lake, some of the beaches are Protea Hotel Beach, white sand beach, Lido Beach, Aero beach, Imperial Beach and many others. These beaches cool breezes from the Lake, views and Sand for games.  You will relax and enjoy the cool breezes from Lake Victoria, amazing food and good music.

Day excursion to the equator crossing point on Lake Victoria

Lwaji Island on Lake Victoria in Entebbe is crossed by the Equator Line, it has plenty of bird life, vegetation and the island is uninhabited, the Equator Island has a wide view of the lake, the Entebbe Airport runway and the other surrounding islands. The atmosphere and breeze around us was pleasantly refreshing as tourists always take sunset cruises to the to the equator line on Lake Victoria. Most of Lake Victoria in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania is south of the equator. But the equator runs through the northern part of the lake and therefore a small part of the lake (near Entebbe, Uganda) is in the northern hemisphere. You will take a boat ride from Entebbe to have an adventurous budget experience. Attractions and Things to do in Entebbe

You can as well spend your time visiting local markets, churches as well as clubs for a nightlife experience in Entebbe city.

Where to stay in Entebbe?

Entebbe is one of the major cities in Uganda with a variety of hotels where to stay, you have a number of choices for to select where to stay, there are a number of options ranging from budget to luxury lodges, all with a service worth your money paid and offer honeymoon Packages. You can stay at hotels such as the Lake Victoria Serena Hotel, 2 Friends Hotel Beach Hotel, Imperial Beach Hotels, Protea Hotels Entebbe, K Hotel Entebbe, Imperial Golf View Hotel, and many more. Depending on your budget, you will get comfortable and safe Hotels to stay in as you enjoy your stay here in Entebbe. Attractions and Things to do in Entebbe

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