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By Gazelle Safari Company

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Price is AU$535 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Embark on an unforgettable full-day eco-tour in Entebbe, where you can truly connect with Uganda's vibrant wildlife and rich history. Begin your adventure with a canoe trip at Mabamba Wetland, a prime spot for spotting the elusive Shoebill Stork, along with the colourful Blue Swallow and an astonishing variety of over 260 bird species. Also visit the Uganda Reptile Village, where you can safely encounter fascinating snakes, awe-inspiring crocodiles, tortoises, and chameleons. Head to the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre, a sanctuary for a variety of rescued animals, offering optional behind-the-scenes experiences that are both educational and thrilling. After enjoying a hearty local lunch, wrap up your day at the serene Entebbe Botanical Gardens, where you can wander among over 500 unique plant species and watch playful monkeys in a breathtaking lakeside setting by Lake Victoria. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of Uganda’s natural beauty and wildlife!

Activity location

  • Lake Victoria
    • Entebbe, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lake Victoria
    • Entebbe, Uganda

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Inclusions

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

All budgets
Duration: 9 hours: This tour starts at 08:30 Hours ending at 17:30 Hours daily
Lunch & mineral water
An air conditioned vehicle
Photo coverage
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$535.11 x 1 AdultAU$535.11
Total
Price is AU$535.11
Until Sat, 29 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Ugandan lunch with a soft drink or mineral water
  • Inclusions
    Mabamba Boat transfers and entrance fees
  • Inclusions
    Admission fees per site visited
  • Inclusions
    Shared transport in a 4WD Minibus plus fueling
  • Inclusions
    An English-speaking Driver-Guide
  • Exclusions
    Travel and medical insurance
  • Exclusions
    Tips and gratuities plus personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Extra meals and drinks/beverage

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Lake Victoria

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Start off with Mabamba Wetland (Lake Victoria), a renowned Ramsar Site, for being home to endangered species like the Shoebill Stork and Blue Swallow, the wetland hosts over 260 bird species. Take a motorized canoe trip on Lake Victoria to reach the wetland, named by fishermen for the large lungfish, or “Mamba,” that inhabit the area — a favorite food of the shoebill! Other notable birds include Pallid Harrier, Papyrus Gonolek, Swamp Flycatcher, Pygmy Goose, Lesser Jacana, Grosbeak Weaver, Palm-nut Vulture, Papyrus Canary, Malachite and Pied Kingfisher, Gull-billed Tern, Goliath Heron, and Egrets.

Uganda Reptile Village

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
From the Shoebill visit Uganda Reptile Village – Located just 3 km off the Kampala–Entebbe Road, Uganda Reptile Village immerses visitors in the fascinating world of reptiles. Founded in 2002 by Yasin Kazibwe, the park promotes reptile conservation and education. See snakes such as Black Mamba, Jameson’s Mamba, Rock Pythons, Vipers, Egyptian and Forest Cobras, and Puff Adders, along with chameleons, tortoises, crocodiles, and monitor lizards. Visitors can even handle a Rock Python or tortoise. All visits support community development initiatives, combining adventure with impact.

Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre – Established in 1952, this center rescues and rehabilitates injured or orphaned wildlife. It is home to over 400 indigenous animals, 500 plant species, and 250+ bird species. Enjoy close encounters with chimpanzees alongside expert keepers, as well as lions, tigers, and numerous grazers including the famous elephant “Charles”. Other residents include zebras, antelopes, monkeys, giraffes, cheetahs, rhinos, warthogs, and birds such as the African fish eagle.

Kigungu Catholic Church

  • 1h
After lunch, Visit Kigungu Historical Site on the shores of Lake Victoria, where Uganda’s Catholic mission began. The first missionaries, Br. Amans, and Fr. Lourdel Maple, landed here on 17 February 1879. Highlights include the fishing village, Entebbe Airport runway, and lakeshore birdlife.

Entebbe Botanic Gardens

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Conclude your day at Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda’s first and oldest agricultural research site (est. 1898), spanning 40.7 hectares along 1.5 km of Lake Victoria shoreline. The gardens protect over 500 plant species, including indigenous and exotic fruits, medicinal plants, spices, ornamentals, timber, and wild crop relatives. Spot Red-tailed, Vervet, and Colobus monkeys moving freely among the trees, and support conservation efforts by adopting or planting a tree. With its serene atmosphere and the gentle breeze from Lake Victoria, the gardens provide a perfect climax to your Entebbe Eco Tour after a day of diverse explorations. Afterward, relax as you are dropped off at your hotel or any preferred location in Entebbe, marking the end of a memorable day.

Location

Activity location

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    Lake Victoria
    • Entebbe, Uganda

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lake Victoria
    • Entebbe, Uganda

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