Entebbe Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Zoo and Botanical Gardens Options

4.6
(38 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Meet up with a friendly local guide from Entebbe and other travellers. Take a relaxed stroll and experience the small town charm of Uganda’s first capital (Entebbe). Discover the colonial history of this lakeside town, visiting monuments, markets and some crafts shopping. Learn about the unique conservation efforts happening in the town, and get a chance to take in the aromas through tasty street food plus market herbs and spices. Finally, finish your tour with a relaxing rest at the magnificently preserved botanical gardens or visit the beautiful public beaches along lake Victoria.

What's Included

Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the entrance of Victoria Mall Entebbe, next to the fountains

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet artists and vendors

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit the freedom tree and if weekend, the weekend market

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk past Entebbe's most popular night spot

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit the rolex area of Nsamizi road for guest to see how rolexes are made first hand; chance to make and taste your own rolex

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Briefly hear about the history and current efforts of chimpanzee conservation that is being carried out by the Ngamba chimpanzee trust

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Visit Muzinga park, Muzinga square and the famous canon. Also view the Colonial governor's mansion (presently offical residence of the president)

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit the famous recreational facility of the old time colonial officials and their families, now a renowned 4-star hotel in Entebbe. Also view the Entebbe golf course and cricket oval as we pass

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Visit the first Anglican church established by colonial missionaries

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by Uganda's only zoo on the way to the botanical gardens

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Final stop at Entebbe's famous botanical gardens. Admission fees of 3$ for foreigners and 1$ for locals. This stop is optional - guest who do not wish to pay the admission fee may terminate here or proceed to Nami road to visit the public beaches

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by ImmersionUG

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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