Places to visit in Entebbe : Entebbe is located on the shores of Lake Victoria and there are many places to visit during tours in Uganda and they include the following;
- Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC)
Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC) is among the popular places visited in Entebbe and it is also referred to as the Entebbe zoo.
At the Uganda Wildlife Education Center, there are various wildlife species which can be seen including predators like lions as well as primates such as chimpanzees and also different bird species as well as reptiles can be seen at the destination.
Tourists enjoy guided tours to the different habitats of the wildlife species found at the zoo and get to know more about the animals, how they are fed and taken care of and also their names and also watch them.
During tours at UWEC, visitors get to be educated about wildlife conservation and are also taught about the rich biodiversity of Uganda.
- Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary
The Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary is another place to visit during tours in Entebbe and it is located on Lake Victoria.
Chimpanzees which are orphaned or rescued from other destinations in Uganda are taken to the Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary. The chimpanzees are rehabilitated at the sanctuary which is home to about 52 orphaned chimpanzees.
A boat is taken to get to the island where tourists can enjoy watching the chimpanzees as they are fed and also take part in guided tours around the sanctuary. Half day tours and full day tours can be done around the Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary.
- Entebbe beaches
Entebbe has many beaches which are found along the shores of Lake Victoria and they are among the places to visit around the town.
A tour to the scenic beaches of Entebbe involves taking part in various activities such as swimming, sunbathing and relaxing by the beach. Tourists can also enjoy views of Lake Victoria and the breeze while listening to Ugandan music. Many other water sports are carried out at the beaches including boat rides.
Some of the beaches in Entebbe include white sand beach, Spennah beach, Aero beach, Coco beach, Lido beach, Imperial resort beach, among others. Hotels in Entebbe also have beaches where tourists can relax and enjoy views of Lake Victoria.
- Reptile village
The Reptile village in Entebbe is the place where you can visit and see the different reptiles found in Uganda.
Some of the reptiles which can be seen at the Reptile village include snakes such as mambas, vipers, cobras, puff adders as well as chameleons, tortoises, lizards, crocodiles among others which are rescued from different parts of Uganda.
When visiting the Reptile village, tourists get to learn more about the reptiles and are informed by local guides about the different reptiles so they can distinguish poisonous and non poisonous ones.
- Entebbe craft village
When visiting Entebbe, tourists can also go to the craft village and see the different local crafts including clothing, paintings, sculptures, shoes, and ornaments, jewelry among other items.
The items sold at the craft village in Entebbe are at an affordable price and tourists can purchase them as souvenirs for the safari to Uganda.
- Entebbe botanical gardens
Entebbe botanical gardens are another place which tourists can visit during their trip in Entebbe and they are located on the shores of Lake Victoria.
There are various tree species and bird species which can be seen during tours around the Botanical gardens in Entebbe which are considered one of the best birding spots in Entebbe. Some monkeys can also be spotted among the trees in these botanical gardens.
Apart from birding, the botanical gardens in Entebbe are a good place to relax and enjoy nature.
- Mabamba swamp
The Mabamba swamps are also among the best places to visit while in Entebbe and they are located on Lake Victoria.
The Shoebill Stork is one of the attractions which can be seen when visiting the Mabamba swamps in Entebbe. Many other bird species are found around these papyrus swamps which is home to over 260 bird species.
During bird watching experiences around the Mabamba swamp, some of the bird species which can be seen include the Papyrus Gonolek, Long-Crested Eagle, Black-faced Rufous Warbler, Red-bellied Paradise Flycatcher, Yellow-backed Weaver, Great Blue Turaco, African Darter, Malachite Kingfisher among others.
Tourists can also engage in canoe rides and visiting the villages around the landing site during tours around Mabamba swamp.
- Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria is another attraction to visit in Entebbe and it is the largest lake found in Uganda which is also shared with Kenya and Tanzania.
There also many beaches found on Lake Victoria which tourists can visit during their tours around Entebbe. Lake Victoria is also crossed by the equator and tourists can go to the point where it crosses.
Boat rides are also done on Lake Victoria at different times of day organized by locals and different private companies.
- Victoria mall
For tourists who have plans of shopping, they can visit the Victoria mall where they can go to the bank, visit local restaurants among other activities.
The mall is located along the road to Entebbe airport and can be a go to area for last minute shopping before starting a trip around Uganda. Many other malls are found in Entebbe such as Imperial mall.
- Local markets
Tourists can also make a stop by the local markets of Entebbe and purchase different food stuffs such as fruits like pineapples, mangoes, jackfruit, try out local food and also interact with the locals.
Some of the local markets in Entebbe include Kitoro market and Nakiwogo market.
- Entebbe golf club
Golf lovers visiting Entebbe can also visit Entebbe golf club and engage in a game of golf around the course which is one of the oldest in the country.
There are many other places to visit in Entebbe including local bars where tourists can enjoy night life.
