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Practical guides to Entebbe and Uganda from the team that lives here.
The Rolex, matoke, luwombo and fresh Lake Victoria tilapia — what to eat in Uganda and where to try it around Entebbe.
7 August 2026 • 6 min readOrphaned chimps on a Lake Victoria island, 45 minutes from Entebbe — boat trips, feeding times and how to plan a visit.
5 August 2026 • 6 min readShillings and dollars, ATMs and cards, MTN and Airtel mobile money, and how much to tip — a practical money guide for visitors.
29 July 2026 • 6 min readPermits, costs, fitness and what really happens on a trek — plus how a night in Entebbe fits a Bwindi gorilla trip.
22 July 2026 • 8 min readDry seasons versus green seasons, the best months for trekking and safaris, and a practical packing list for the equator.
15 July 2026 • 6 min readThe e-visa, the East Africa Tourist Visa, yellow fever rules and what to expect at immigration when you land at Entebbe.
8 July 2026 • 7 min readThe wildlife centre, botanical gardens, island sanctuaries, beaches and more — our team’s guide to the best of our lakeside town.
10 June 2026 • 7 min readVisas, money, SIM cards and how to make the most of 6, 12 or 24 hours between flights at Entebbe International Airport.
17 June 2026 • 6 min readMonkeys, hornbills and a shoreline laid out in 1898 — why the botanical gardens are Entebbe’s most underrated attraction.
24 June 2026 • 5 min readUganda’s national conservation centre is ten minutes from our door — lions, giraffes, chimps and the extraordinary shoebill stork.
28 June 2026 • 5 min readSeasons, logistics, budgets and timelines — lessons from hosting celebrations in our Palm Gardens, for any couple marrying in Entebbe.
1 July 2026 • 6 min readBoda bodas, special hires, the Expressway and the island ferry — how to move around Entebbe, Kampala and beyond without stress.
2 July 2026 • 6 min read