Entebbe is a city in Uganda. Entebbe is very peaceful town that welcomes you to the pearl of Africa. It also has a cool environment and the climate is always moderate for the stay since it’s surrounded by the largest fresh water body.
Entebbe is much more fun to explore different attractions by boat cruise, hiking and walking through nature. The city was, at one time, the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda, prior to Independence in 1962. Entebbe is the location of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda’s largest commercial and military airport. Entebbe International Airport (IATA: EBB, ICAO: HUEN) is the principal international airport of Uganda.
Entebbe offers a relaxed stop-over alternative to Kampala on your way into or out of the country by airplane, as the air is clean, the streets are safe to walk, and the old colonial gardens and parks with the lake in the background make for a serene atmosphere.
Administrative Units
The Municipality has a number of administrative units. There are 2 Divisions A & B and each Division has 2 wards/parishes. The municipality has 24 sub-wards.
Places to Visit in Entebbe
Ngamba Island
Two decades ago Ngamba Island was established to protect and conserve the orphaned chimps. The island gives an opportunity to view the chimps in an open space in their natural environment. The island is home to over 40 orphaned chimps. A day at Ngamba Island you will learn and observe how chimps communicate, play, and feed. You will also learn about the conservation techniques and their threats to extinction.
UWEC (zoo)
A full day excursion in the zoo is more like day spent in the wild with various mammal species in the cages while others are on free range. You will be able to see lions,hippos,giraffes,chimps,donkeys,buffalos,reptiles,birds,monkeys and many others as well you can opt to participate in the behind scenes of how they manage these wild life species. While visiting uwec remember you are contributing to the wellbeing and survival of these beautiful animals.
Reptile village
The reptile village is on the high way to Entebbe, the village is helpful to overcome fear of the reptiles and take part in conserving them. Species on display include the Gaboon Viper the most poisonous snake, Forest Cobra, Nile Monitor and Jacksons Chameleon.