About 1 Day Entebbe Tour
“Entebbe” is loosely translated as seat used to be the place where Buganda kingdom chiefs executed legal cases. Entebbe was also a British colonial administrative and commercial centre in 1893. It is home to the only international airport of Uganda which was established in 1929. This private guided tour shows you the best Entebbe has to offer at your own pace. It is good with social distancing and observes all COVID-19 Safety regulations.
Tour Highlights
- Uganda Reptile Village
- Kigungu historical site
- Sightings of the Shoebill at Mabamba wetland
- Learn about Uganda’s wildlife diversity & conservation
- Visit the oldest National Botanical Gardens
Tour Itinerary
This is the best place to search for the rare Shoebill stork. The wetland, accessed by a canoe ride is located on the North West of Entebbe Peninsular, along the edge of Lake Victoria, the wetland is a sanctuary for over 260 bird species. This popular Ramsar Site, got its name from the local fishermen due to a huge quantity of lungfish “Mamba”, most sought after fish by fishermen as well as a favourite food for the shoebill.
In addition to the Shoebill Stork, some of the other birds to expect include:
- Blue swallow
- Pallid harrier
- Papyrus gonolek
- Swamp flycatcher
- Pigmy goose
- Lesser jacana
- Vie lot’s weaver
- Grosbeak weaver
- Black-headed weaver
- Palm-nut vulture
- Caruthers’s Cisticola
- Papyrus canary
- Malachite kingfisher
- Gull-billed terns
- Winding Cisticola
- Goliath heron
- Egrets
And after this birding adventure proceed
A Community-Based Organisation established in 2003 to teach the community the importance of reptiles to the eco system and to encourage their conservation. It is home to 20 reptile species and over 50 reptiles including Black mamba, Jameson’s mamba, Rock Pythons, Vipers, Egyptian & Forest Cobras, Puff adders, Tortoises, Monitor lizards, Crocodiles together with Chameleons and many more. Proceeds from your visit help maintain the reptile village.
Continue to explore the Wildlife of Uganda
This was established in 1952 with a major aim of rescuing and rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife. It is a collection of over 400 indigenous wild animals, 500 plant species and over 250 bird species depicting the Uganda’s three ecosystems: wetland, savannah and the forest.
The animals protected herein include; zebras, antelopes, monkeys & chimps, giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos, warthogs, lions and many more including birds like the shoebill, African fish eagle and reptiles. The latest addition are two tigers!
From UWEC continue to explore the Catholic History
Located on Lake Victoria shores. This place was a landing point for the first Catholic missionaries to Uganda (Brother Amans & Fr. Mon Maple Lourdel), 7th February 1879 on their mission to establish Christianity.
Visit the Catholic Church built in the memory of the missionaries, a local fishing community where you will interact with the locals.
You will take a break for lunch and refreshment at a local restaurant.
After lunch the tour continues and ends
This eco-zone was established in 1898 on the northern shores of Lake Victoria and it protects a variety of tree species which have been in existence for hundreds of years, This place is a collection of species of plants of the tropical, sub-tropical and temperate zones, besides several shrubs and other plants which have regenerated naturally over the years, with over 309 species, 199 indigenous to Uganda, 122 with known medicinal value and 110 exotics. Feel the serenity of the cool breeze of Lake Victoria as you relax and unwind.
From here, you will transfer back to your origin point.
End of Tour
Inclusions
- A few snacks
- Lunch & mineral water
- Services of an English-speaking guide
- Photo coverage of your trip
- Entrance fees
- Return transfers
Exclusions
- Tips & gratuities
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Travel insurance
- Boat Hire to Mabamba
- Drinks other than mineral water
- Extra activities
Starting From
$190
Price Per Person
Duration
1 Day
Ziika Forest
Mabamba Wetland
Uganda Reptile Village/ Snake Park
Kigungu Historical Site
Uganda Wildlife Education Center
The National Botanical Gardens
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