Entebbe
Overview
Visit the old capital, Entebbe, on the banks of serene Lake Victoria for a laid-back introduction to Uganda. Seek out the Entebbe Botanical Gardens for tropical flora, or use Entebbe as a base to see wildlife at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Background
Relaxing Entebbe nestles on the northern banks of the vast Lake Victoria. You'll soon realise that nothing is really hurried here – enjoy a relaxing picnic on the river bank, a touch of bird-spotting or a game of golf. The 19th-century capital of the British Administration, Entebbe lies next to present-day capital Kampala.
First-time visit
You'll be immediately drawn to Lake Victoria, Africa's biggest lake and scene of peaceful fishing, picnics and even a spot of swimming. You can easily spend several hours at Entebbe Botanical Gardens, created in 1898, by wandering the natural forest - try and spot a grey kestrel or a fish eagle. At the Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre, home to orphaned animals, see lions or get up close to the more approachable pelican-like shoebill birds. Before you head home, buy wooden carvings and batik-dyed fabric at colourful Kitora Market.
Return visit
Use laid-back Entebbe as a base to explore other areas of Uganda. Enjoy a daytrip and sail to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary where rescued chimps live happily in the rainforest. Just west of Entebbe, get binoculars at the ready at Mabamba Swamp to spot rare water birds. Ask locals to help you with a dugout trip into the swamp. Play a round of golf at Entebbe Golf Course or just enjoy its unbeatable lake views. You can take a ferry to the nearby Sesse Islands for rambling or fishing for Nile perch.
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