Why go
- Place in Central Uganda.
- Served by Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
History
Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the Ugandan capital city, Kampala. Entebbe was once the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda prior to independence, in 1962. The city is the location of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's largest commercial and military airport, which gained worldwide attention in a 1976 Israeli rescue of 100 hostages kidnapped by the militant group of the PFLP-EO and Revolutionary Cells (RZ) organizations. Entebbe is also the location of State House, the official office and residence of the President of Uganda.
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · restaurant · 2friendshotel.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 · endirocoffee.com
Burger, Italian, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-21:00 · 12 Queen's Road
African, American, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:59 · 40 Kampala Road
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · anderitabeachhotel.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · faze3ug.com
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/ Pizza restaurant · gorettistoursandtravel.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 9 Nambi Road · facebook.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Pizza, Burger, Cafe · Coffee Shop/ Pizza cafe · cafejavas.co.ug
Coffeeshop, Burger, Sandwich, Cafe · Coffeeshop/Burger cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Food Court · food court
Restaurant · restaurant · 2 U-Ring Close, Entebbe · papyrusguesthouse.com
Cafe · cafe · ctph.org
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant
African, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Musoke Road, Nakasamba
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Alice Reef Close, Entebbe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · 45-47 Church Road, Entebbe · centralinn.co.ug
Cafe · cafe
African, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Musoke Road, Nakasamba
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · 60 Kiwati Close, Entebbe · lafeventebbe.com
Cafe · cafe · Airport Road, Entebbe
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Kisubi
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · Market Lane, Entebbe · facebook.com
Cafe · cafe
Regional, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Airport Road, Entebbe
Restaurant · restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Entebbe
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) 3.6 km to the centre
Entebbe, C, UG — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 22 airlines (Northern Dene Airways, Benin Golf Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo…) · direct flights to 20 destinations incl. Kigali, Brussels, Amsterdam, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 22 airlines, 20 direct destinations
- Northern Dene Airways U7 (CRJ) · 7 routes: Bujumbura, Dar Es Salaam, Juba, Kigali, Kilimanjaro, Mogadishu, Nairobi
- Benin Golf Air A8 (CNA) · 2 routes: Kasese, PAF
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (767-300, 737-700) · 2 routes: Addis Ababa, Kigali
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A330-200, 737-700) · 2 routes: Brussels*, Kigali*
- Precision Air PW (CRJ, AT4) · 2 routes: Dar Es Salaam, Kilimanjaro
- Qatar Airways QR (A320) · 2 routes: Doha, Kigali
- Air Canada AC (A330-200) · 1 route: Brussels*
- Air France AF (330) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- American Airlines AA (767) · 1 route: London*
- British Airways BA (767) · 1 route: London
- Brussels Airlines SN (A330-200) · 1 route: Brussels
- Delta Air Lines DL (330, A330-200) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- Eagle Air H7 (L4T) · 1 route: Arua
- Egyptair MS (A320) · 1 route: Cairo
- Emirates EK (345) · 1 route: Dubai
- Kenya Airways KQ (Embraer 190, Embraer 170) · 1 route: Nairobi
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (330) · 1 route: Amsterdam
- Nasair UE (A320) · 1 route: Asmara
- Rwandair Express WB (737-800, CRJ, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Kigali
- South African Airways SA (A319) · 1 route: Johannesburg
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-900) · 1 route: Istanbul
- United Airlines UA (A330-200) · 1 route: Brussels*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kajjansi Airfield (KJJ) 18 km to the centre
Kampala, C, UG — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Bulago Airport 24 km to the centre
Mukono, C, UG
Bukasa Airport 52 km to the centre
Kyamuswa, C, UG
Getting there by ferry
Nakiwogo Canoe Ferry - Bussi Islands
Ferry terminal · 3.1 km from the centre
Nakiwogo Car Ferry - Ssese Islands
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
Nakiwogo - Kyanvubu (Buwaya) Ferry
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
Nakiwogo Buwaya Ferry
Ferry terminal · 4.6 km from the centre
Nakiwogo Canoe Ferry - Gulwe on Bussi Island
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre
Bussi Island - Shoebill Pier Zziba
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Nakiwogo - Buwaya (Kyanvubu)
Ferry route · UNRA - Uganda National Roads Authority
Gulwe on Bussi Island - Nakiwogo
Ferry route · Uganda National Roads Authority
Nakiwogo - Gulwe on Bussi Island
Ferry route · Uganda National Roads Authority
Entebbe Nakiwogo - Kava Island
Ferry route
Entebbe Nakiwogo - Zzinga Island - Buganaga
Ferry route
Entebbe Nakiwogo - Zzinga Island - Balabala
Ferry route
Ssese - Entebbe
Ferry route · Uganda National Roads Authority
Where to stay
Plot 32 Hill Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · khotels.ug
Kitinda, Entebbe, Uganda · themisthotel.com
Kampala - Entebbe Expy, Entebbe, Uganda · derainresort.com
Kisalu Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · jetvillasentebbe.com
Lulongo, Buwaya, Entebbe, Uganda · tilapialodge.com
Berkeley Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · bestwesternghe.co.ug
3FMC+C8W, Kisalu Road, PO:596, Entebbe, Uganda · entebbe.viavia.world
Entebbe, Uganda · cwezibythelake.site
plot 11, 13 Portal Lane, Entebbe, Uganda · hotelhorizonug.com
next to UVRI staff quarters, Lunyo Central, Division A From Entebbe town take tarmac via National medical Stores and 1st right, towards new pediatrics… · mowicribs.com
Ssebugwawo road, Entebbe, Uganda · pelicanmarina.co
3 Nambi Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · 2friendshotel.com
Plot 33 Uringi Cres Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · carpediemug.com
59 Circular Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · entebbepalm.com
Plot 2 Portal Road Main Airport Drive, Opp Imperial Mall, Entebbe, Uganda · gatelyinn.com
Plot M79, Lugard Ave, Entebbe, Uganda · imperialhotels.co.ug
Plot 7 Station Approach Rd, Kampala, Uganda · imperialhotels.co.ug
13 Church Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · imperialhotels.co.ug
3F9H+6J9, Entebbe road, Kampala, Uganda · siennabeachhotel.com
Kitinda-Buwaya Near Entebbe Airport On Lake Victoria, Kampala, Uganda · sundiataresort.com
Kitinda, Entebbe, Uganda · greenyardbeach-hotel.com
PLOT 30 AIRPORT ROAD, Entebbe, Uganda · pulickalhotels.com
Tamale Ssali Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · eahuganda.com
5 Nambi Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · anderitabeachhotel.com
84 Nsamizi Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · karibuguesthouse.com
Plot 45 Uringi Cres Rd, Entebbe, Uganda · dreamjetsuites.com
36-40 Sebugwawo Drive Entebbe Road, Entebbe, Uganda · marriott.com
3FH5+WQ5, Entebbe, Uganda
Plot 33 Research Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Plot 23 Kyanvubu Rd, Entebbe, Uganda
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Entebbe International Airport (EBB); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EBB has direct flights to 20 destinations on 22 airlines (incl. Kigali, Brussels, Amsterdam, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Nakiwogo Canoe Ferry - Bussi Islands, 3.1 km); routes include Nakiwogo - Buwaya (Kyanvubu), Gulwe on Bussi Island - Nakiwogo, Nakiwogo - Gulwe on Bussi Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Entebbe. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
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