- General Information
- Entebbe is a pleasant town on Lake Victoria's shores in Uganda
- Town offers clean air and safe streets for travelers
- Located 1 hour from Kampala by light traffic
- Temperature is cooler than expected due to elevation
- Transportation
- Boda-bodas are dangerous motorcycles available for US$2000-5000
- Matatu taxis operate on pre-set routes between Matatu park and Kampala
- Special hire taxis available for US$10,000-15,000
- Attractions
- Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre houses various African animals
- Lake Victoria surrounds town on three sides
- Old airport terminal commemorates 1976 hostage rescue
- Entebbe Botanical Gardens feature trees and monkeys
- Accommodation
- Multiple hotels offer budget to luxury options
- Most accommodations include Wi-Fi and satellite TV
- Prices range from US$25,000 for single rooms to US$80,000 for 7Seasons Hotel
- Camping available at various locations
- Practical Information
- Airport serves as Uganda's sole air gateway
- ATMs available at Stanbic Bank and airport
- Street markets operate daily
- Most restaurants offer lakeside dining options