Entebbe adventure excursions — Day excursions in Entebbe

Entebbe adventure excursions, many travelers that take breaks in Entebbe town for hours or days normally look for things to do for a day or for some hours they have before the next flight, Entebbe is the main entry point to Uganda via Entebbe international airport, and it is a 15 minutes’ drive to Entebbe town from the airport, as now Entebbe is proved to be the tourism city in Uganda. Entebbe adventure excursions are a rewarding experience most especially to tourists with some time before they start gorilla and wildlife safaris or hours before their connecting flights. Entebbe town is a small town offering different tourists attractions and you can still explore these attractions on foot. Below are some of the activities that Entebbe town can offer.

Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria

Ngamba Island is operated by CSWCT where orphaned and rescued chimpanzees are given a new life. It is located 23km from Entebbe main land, most of the times it is true that rescued chimpanzees find it difficult to be integrated with in the natural habitat, so they are transferred to this island as a new home and at the same time rescue measure to a safe habitat. Thereafter from this island, there is space for tourists and local residents to learn how to conserve our close relatives the chimpanzees. Both morning and afternoon sessions are conducted to transport to people to the island, to be part of chimpanzee feeding as well as listen to one of the care takers giving informative talk about the state of chimpanzees in Africa, threat to their conservation, what has been done and what should be done to increase their numbers, morning boat depart at 8;45hrs and afternoon depart at 12;45hrs , take Ngamba island to be part of your Entebbe adventure excursions.

Uganda Wildlife Education Center {Zoo}

Mainly known as UWEC Zoo, this is a popular spot for both local and international tourists, it is a gateway to Uganda national parks and has all the animals in a semi-natural setting before or after your gorilla and wildlife safaris, it is better to visit the zoo for the high light of what you will be encountering in the national parks. Activities include general game viewing, behind the scenes program, keeper for the day, chimpanzee close up and many others, would recommend these activates for those with only hours in Entebbe.

Botanical Gardens

It is located in a walk able distance from your guest house in Entebbe and you can go there if you are a bird lover, primate watching and plant identification. Guides are always available and small fee is required. There is a small beach for relaxing a two or three hours of walking around the gardens and you can opt to take a soft drink or a beer.

Boat cruises on Lake Victoria

You can decide to enjoy a boat cruise or canoe rides on Lake Victoria. Takes you to different parts of the lake, to visit some island with primates like monkeys, view the equator and sun dawning, sunset cruise and wine and cheese cruise can be organized on request for those with limited time in Entebbe.

Great Adventure Safaris we organize Entebbe adventure excursions for our clients at an affordable fee. Contact us for more information about your day or hours excursions in Entebbe.