Entebbe and Explore Uganda's Top Five
Known as the ‘Pearl of Africa’, Uganda is a hub of unique experiences, with incredible natural beauty and diverse wildlife.
Connected by Uganda Airlines’ non-stop flights from Johannesburg, Entebbe offers a great introduction to the destination. As Uganda’s main international gateway, the airport boasts modern facilities and is close to attractions such as Lake Victoria, the Ssese Islands (considered one of the world’s most beautiful island chains), and an equator marker near the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Visitors can also enjoy nature walks to local villages, boating and fishing, and birdwatching in the lush Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
With Uganda’s inbound tourism on the rise, new product offerings are being added, especially exclusive safari and eco-tourism packages aimed at high-end travellers and groups looking for a distinctive East African experience.
Compared to Kampala, Uganda’s capital, Entebbe offers more of a laid-back atmosphere. Kampala is still within easy reach – just over an hour by road – and there are plenty of accommodation options for corporates and leisure travellers, and good infrastructure for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events markets.
Five of the top-rated experiences in Uganda overall are: No. 1: gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (the best option for anyone wanting to get close to the gorillas in their natural habitat; however, don’t overlook the destination’s lesser-visited gorilla sanctuaries). No. 2: hiking and trekking in the Rwenzori Mountains (also called the Mountains of the Moon) and Sipi Falls – a series of waterfalls surrounded by lush coffee plantations, this area offers canyoning, coffee tours, and hiking. No. 3: Kidepo Valley National Park: one trip planner describes it as “one of Uganda’s most wildlife-rich yet least visited parks”. No. 5: The Kazinga Channel and Lake Edward, which you can suggest for a peaceful wildlife viewing experience in the wetlands and lakes, birdwatching, etc.
NB! Uganda no longer offers visas on arrival. Pax who are not exempt will be denied boarding at OR Tambo if they do not present a valid visa at check-in. Apply online: https://visas.immigration.go.ug For a list of visa-exempt countries, visit https://immigration.go.ug/services/visa-exempt-countries
