1 Day Entebbe Tour to the Best Places to Visit in Entebbe.
1 Day Entebbe Tour is exceptional short Uganda tour where you will engage in the best things to do in Entebbe city. Entebbe City Tour is an ideal family day out package as the activities involved are suitable for individuals of all age bracket and physical ability.
1 Day Entebbe City Tour package involves a visit to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens on the scenic shores of Lake Victoria, Uganda Reptile Village, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) / Entebbe Zoo and sunset cruise along Lake Victoria. Your trip begins and ends in Kampala/Entebbe.
All the places can be accessed by everyone hence being a better option when it comes to family families, school trips and still a better option for adventurers with limited time.
1 Day Entebbe Tour at a Glance
- Duration: 1 Day
- Destination: Entebbe, Uganda
- Starting Point: Kampala or Entebbe
- Ending Point: Kampala or Entebbe
- Main Activities: Botanical gardens, UWEC visit, reptile village, Lake Victoria sunset cruise
- Lake: Lake Victoria
- Best Time to Visit: All year round
- Ideal For: Families, school trips, short-stay travelers
Highlights of your 1 Day Entebbe Tour
- Morning pickup from Kampala or Entebbe
- Guided visit to Entebbe Botanical Gardens
- Wildlife experience at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC)
- Visit to Uganda Reptile Village with over 50 reptile species
- Afternoon relaxation and sunset boat cruise on Lake Victoria
- Viewing of Equator marker on the lake islands
- Return transfer to hotel or airport
- Exploring the Equator monument
Detailed itinerary of our 1 Day Entebbe Tour.
Wake up early to have breakfast and after together with your All Uganda Safaris guide, begin your 1 hour drive from Kampala to Entebbe for your city expedition. First, you will pay a visit to Entebbe Botanical Gardens on the scenic shores of Lake Victoria.
This site was founded about 100 years back and your exploration involves sighting diversity of birds and monkeys. Get to learn more about the different plant and tree species.
Your next visit will be Uganda Reptile Village to explore over 50 different reptile species and then connect to Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) where you will engage in the ‘behind the scenes tour.’
This comes with incredible sight of different animals including among others giraffes, zebras, Uganda Kobs, bush bucks, lions, leopards, crocodiles, water bucks, chimpanzees, birds including the elusive shoebill storks, crested cranes, and many more. Note, majority of the animals at UWEC were rescued from poachers or accidents.
In the afternoon/evening, sum up your 1 day Entebbe tour with a sunset cruise along Lake Victoria. This is a 1 and half hour’s exciting boat ride and comes with breathtaking views of scenic Lake Victoria, one of the world’s freshest and largest lakes.
Today, your boat trip will involve exploring the Equator monument on one of the stone islands on Lake Victoria. After, get back to meet your Uganda safari guide for drop off to your hotel or place of residence in Kampala/Entebbe.
The Entebbe City Tour Costs include;
- Guide fees
- Fulltime English-speaking Uganda safari guide
- 4×4 safari van or Land cruiser for road trip
- Lunch
- All the listed activities except the optional ones
- Bottled water on 1 day Entebbe tour
- Relevant government taxes
The Entebbe City Tour Prices Exclude;
- Tips for guides or other peoples
- Personal insurance
- Telephone bills
- Visas
- Shopping expenses
- Alcoholic/beverages drinks
- Optional activities
- Hotel /lodge fees after your 1 day Entebbe trip
- Sun hat
- Safari shoes
- Sun screen
- Safari clothes
- Light rain jacket
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Safari shoes
About Entebbe Town
Entebbe is a small town situated in Uganda on the northern shores of Lake Victoria‘s second largest freshwater body in the world. Entebbe is the nearest town with a few minutes’ drive to Entebbe international Airport.
Entebbe means ‘chair’ in the Luganda language, it was named Entebbe because it was the place in which the Buganda chief raised to adjudicate legal powers, and the seat remains a strong cultural attraction till today
Entebbe has relatively cool and relaxed atmospheric weather conditions than the Kampala capital city of Uganda, with Entebbe city and also the suburb of Kitoro are blessed with markets, shops, Hotels, Bars, and park lots which make a wonderful place to stroll around and stay in.
The town is the official residence of the President of Uganda including the oldest Golf course in East Africa called Entebbe Golf Club which was established in 1900.
Entebbe town is rich in biodiversity as it introduces you to primates, different bird species, cheeky monkeys, and the squirrels among others you will view on your 1 Day Entebbe Tour Uganda.
The town is the start of your Uganda safari as you will take a boat ride to the Ngamba Island to see the orphaned chimpanzees, visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre started in 1952 for behind the scene safari programs and studies, visit to the national Botanical Gardens opened in 1898 for the most interested birders including fishing on the Lake Victoria basin, sunset cruise, cheese cruise, visit to the Reptile Village among others
Entebbe city comprises of many hotels, safari lodges, and guest houses for travelers on their 1 Day Entebbe Tour such as Boma Guest House, Karibu Guest House, Protea Hotel, Lake Victoria Hotel, African Roots Guesthouse, and Serena Lake Victoria including various Beaches such as Aero, Imperial Resort, Imperial Botanical, Nabinyoonya Resort Beach, Lido, sports like Golfing among others.
Top Places to Visit in Entebbe
- Entebbe Botanical Gardens
- Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC)
- Uganda Reptile Village
- Lake Victoria sunset cruise
- Ngamba Island (optional extension)
- Entebbe Golf Club
- Local craft markets and beaches
Best Time to Visit Entebbe
- June to September: Best weather for outdoor activities
- December to February: Sunny and clear lake views
- March to May & October to November: Rainy season but lush green scenery and fewer tourists
Entebbe can be visited comfortably all year round
FAQs about your 1 Day Entebbe Tour;
Is Entebbe worth visiting? Yes, Entebbe is one of Uganda’s best short-trip destinations with wildlife, lake views, and cultural attractions.
How far is Entebbe from Kampala? It is approximately 40–45 km and takes about 1 hour by road.
Can I do an Entebbe tour in one day? Yes, this itinerary is designed specifically for a full-day experience.
What animals can I see in Entebbe? At UWEC, you can see lions, giraffes, chimpanzees, crocodiles, reptiles, and many bird species.
Is the Lake Victoria boat cruise included? Yes, a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria is included or optional depending on the package.
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