Entebbe, on the shore of Lake Victoria, is where most visitors arrive. Its botanical gardens and the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre make a gentle start or finish to a trip.
Nearby Kampala is a lively capital of hills, markets and cultural sites, and the Mabamba wetland is one of the best places to see the rare shoebill.
What you'll do in Entebbe & Kampala
- Canoe in Mabamba wetland to look for the shoebill
- Visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens
- See the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
- City tour of Kampala's markets, mosques and cultural sites
What to expect
- A good use of a first or last day
- Busy traffic in Kampala
- Lakeside hotels in Entebbe
- Warm weather all year
