Strategically located on the Lake Victoria peninsula about 36 km southwest of Kampala city is Entebbe city– a beautiful lakeside destination once the seat of the British protectorate and home of Uganda’s International Airport and Presidential State House. The good communication and transport network coupled with various attractions is the reason why Entebbe hosts numerous travelers of all types including safari tourists, businessmen and holidaymakers.
Public means might get you to any destination in Entebbe but there is no denying that when you decide to rent a car in Entebbe with a driver or on self-drive, you will enjoy a safe and comfortable road trip no matter the place you are visiting. There are numerous attractions in the city but here are 5 must-visit places that will give you a full feel of the wildlife and culture.
1- Uganda Wildlife Education Center– Also known as the Entebbe Zoo, the Uganda Wildlife Education Center is the best way to encounter some of the most iconic wild animals in Africa without visiting the national parks. The Entebbe zoo was opened in 1952 as a center to injured, orphaned, sick wild animals as well as those confiscated from illegal trade. It later became a zoo in the 1960s and officially the Wildlife Education Center Trust in 1994. You will find a variety of wild animals and birds including the lion, giraffe, crocodile, leopard, cheetah, python, tortoise, rhinos, and elephants among others.
2- Entebbe Botanical Gardens– Also known as the National Botanical Gardens of Uganda- the gardens are another amazing place to visit if you are interested in enjoying a relaxing stroll under the lush of canopy trees where you will encounter a variety of birds that include hornbills and marabou stork, plant & tree species plus the chance to encounter black and white colobus monkeys.
3- Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary– Situated 23 km by boat southeast of Entebbe city is the Ngamba Island sanctuary- a 100-acre rain forest on an island home to orphaned & rescued chimpanzees and the best alternative to chimpanzee trekking in western Uganda. You can decide to tour half day, full day, overnight or a long stay of about weeks or months on volunteering experience. You will learn a lot about the conservation efforts as you interact and get close to the chimps even bottle-feeding the young ones if you want to.
4- Reptile Village– Situated long the Kampala-Entebbe highway in Abaita-ababiri is another fascinating wildlife park- the Uganda reptile village. Established in 2002 by Yasin Kazibwe, the reptile sanctuary is now home to 50 reptiles in total and up to 20 reptile species making it the best destination to watch reptiles in an enclosed environment. The most popular reptiles in the park include the Gaboon Viper (the most poisonous snake), cobras, giant monitor lizards, skinks, boomslangs, tortoises, chameleons among others.
5- Beaches– Entebbe is regarded as the capital of beaches in Uganda where a majority of both locals and foreigners go to for relaxation, parties and sundowner cruises. There are over 10 beaches in Entebbe offering different kinds of exciting activities that include swimming, canoe rides, speed boats, sundowner cruises, volleyball and island trips among others. Some of the top beaches in Entebbe include Aero, Liod, Lutembe, Munyonyo, Imperial Resort, One Love & Spenah.
So if you are planning to rent a car in Entebbe for self drive or driver-guided trip and wondering which places to visit, then the above 5 shouldn’t miss out on your itinerary. We offer cheap Entebbe car rental services to all types of travelers, just get in touch with us by simply sending us an email at book@kampalacarrental.com or Call us/WhatsApp us on now on +256760890426 to speak with us now.