Entebbe sits on a peninsula in Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, and is where most Ugandan journeys begin and end. Its botanical gardens, founded in 1898, are full of monkeys and birds, and the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre cares for rescued animals.
A short boat trip away, the Mabamba Swamp is one of the best places in the world to see the shoebill, and Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary cares for orphaned chimps.
Highlights
- Mabamba Swamp shoebill trip
- Entebbe Botanical Gardens
- Ngamba Island chimpanzees
- Lake Victoria sunsets
Wildlife & what you'll see
- Shoebill
- Vervet monkeys and colobus
- Great white pelican
Things to do
- Shoebill canoe trip
- Botanical garden walk
- Lake cruise
Best time to visit
Year-round.
Getting there
International flights arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
Experiences in Entebbe
FAQs about Entebbe
Can I see a shoebill near Entebbe?
Yes — Mabamba Swamp, about an hour away, has regular sightings from traditional canoes, especially in the morning.
