The 5 Best Things to Do in Entebbe

1.Equatar Line Tour & Victoria Lake Sunset Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $130Our pick

From Entebbe, take a boat from Nakiwogo to Lwaji Island, one of Uganda’s equator points. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Amos or Jude, explains the lake and local sights while you look for pelicans, kingfishers, monitor lizards, and otters. The boat ride lasts about two hours, though the booking window can look much longer.

“The tour itself was listed as being from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but the tour itself lasts about 3 hours, which is a bit confusing. This could have been described better. In fact, there was an option to visit Chimpanzee Island, but I couldn't book or find it. I wrote to the guide, Amos, the day before, and it was only then that I realized this misunderstanding. We headed off in the early morning, so you might see some fishers returning from work, while the sea tiself is not so packed as it might be in the afternoon hours. He made a few comments at the beginning, but was…”

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2.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $26Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Victoria Mall for a three-hour walk through Entebbe. Taste seasonal fruit, watch a rolex being made, visit the Freedom Tree, Chimpanzee Trust, Muzinga Square, the first Anglican church, and the botanical gardens. Guides may include Viola or Ham. Botanical Gardens and Zoo entry cost extra.

“Viola was an amazing guide, I really enjoyed my walk. She is funny and wise, I would strongly recommend her services”

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3.Female-Led Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours walking Entebbe with an English-speaking female guide such as Fatima, Fatumah, or Tahjil. You’ll visit the local market, taste fruit, explore Botanical Gardens, see colonial landmarks, and finish at Speenar Beach, home to the hijacked Air France plane site. Bring extra cash for entrance fees and food tasting.

“Tourguide Fatima war toll & super nett! Sie hat die Tour super individuell gestaltet, hat auf jede Frage eine Antwort gewusst, super Unterhaltungen und Austausch mit ihr! Von Anfang bis Ende super, ich bin begeistert! Kann ich nut weiterempfehlen!”

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4.1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $58Top rated

Start at Victoria Mall with an English-speaking guide such as Amos, Aggy, or Agnes. Walk through Entebbe’s markets, sample a Rolex, visit the botanical garden, see historic sites, stop at Nambi’s lakeside fish market, taste Ugandan coffee at extra cost, and shop for crafts. The day ends at Victoria Mall or your hotel.

“The Entebbe town walk was a success. Amos is a happy and adventurous guy. I liked the botanical garden the most. Moreover, I learned a lot about facts from the city's history and more. Unfortunately we were not at the Chipanzee Trust which was on the programme. That's why I give it 4/5 stars.”

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5.1-Day Mabamba Shoebill Birding Tour in Lake Victoria Entebbe

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 6 hours · from $165

Meet your English-speaking guide in Entebbe, reach Nakiwogo Landing Site by 7 am, then take a boat and smaller canoe through Mabamba Swamp. You will search for the shoebill stork while watching papyrus wetland birds. Guides such as Agnes, Barbie, and Amos provide bird facts and help position the canoe for better views.

“Super skøn tur, så træskonæb storken, samt mange andre fugle alt i et stille tempo i kano og tæt på naturen. Guiden fortalte mange spændende ting”

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