A beautiful city in Central Uganda, Entebbe is located on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, which is the largest lake in Africa. Home to several interesting attractions and fascinating sights to visit, this city is one of the `must visit` travel destinations in Uganda.

National Botanical Gardens:Opened in 1898, National Botanical Gardens was laid near the shore of Lake Victoria by the first curator A Whyte. Divided into several zones, the mainstay of the gardens is the rainforest zone. Notable animals and birds found here include Hornbills, Marabou Stork and Black and white colobus monkeys.

Uganda Wildlife Education Centre:Serving as the national zoo of Uganda, the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre is located near the jetty in Entebbe. It is an ideal destination to spend an exciting day with the entire family, especially kids.

State House:Official residence of the President of Uganda, the State House is located 40 km south of Uganda`s capital city. The whole house lights up at night that can be seen in downtown Kisoro.

Ngamba Island:Established in 1988, the Ngamba Island provides a safe sanctuary and home to protect Chimpanzees. It was built to stop the illegal practice of killing chimpanzees for the bushmeat trade.

Be it plush resorts, five star hotels, affordable guest houses or cheap hostels, travelers to Entebbe would find no dearth of accommodation options that suits their style and budgets.

Top End Hotels:Top end hotels and resorts in Entebbe are perfect retreats for travelers looking for a luxurious and comfortable lodging option in the midst of the hustle and bustle of city life. Those who are prepared to splurge on the luxuries of life can opt from several great lodging options in Entebbe, such as the Airport View Hotel, Gately Inn, the Boma Guest House & Restaurant, Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Imperial Golf View Hotel and Lake Victoria Hotel.

Mid-Range Hotels:Neither too expensive nor too cheap, mid-range hotels are the most sought after lodging options in Entebbe. Some of the most notable ones in this category include Central Inn Entebbe, Entebbe Flight Motel, Marphie Hotel, Sunset Motel, Anderita Beach Hotel, Elephant Safari Village Guest House, Entebbe Airport Guesthouse, Green Valley Guest House, Neul Tourist Hotel and Victoria Regional Motel.

Budget Hotels:For the cost conscious travelers, Entebbe offers a wide array of lodging options, such as Camp Entebbe, Franks Tourist Hostel & Campside, Kidepo Guest House and Shade Guest House.

Before taking up cheap flights to Entebbe, all travelers must ensure that they possess a passport valid for three months from the date of entry to gain entry into Uganda. All travelers must also hold a return or onward journey ticket along with proofs of sufficient funds to cover the duration of stay.

Visas for Entebbe can be obtained from the Entebbe International Airport or the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda. Acquiring a visa on arrival is a straight forward and cheap option. Following a policy of reciprocity, you will require a visa to enter Uganda if your country requires Ugandan citizens to acquire a visa.

Months of July, March and October are the best months of the year to travel to Entebbe. Sunny days and cooler evenings ensure that travelers have an enjoyable time in the city during this time. Christmas and New Year holidays are the peak tourist season in Entebbe that sets the airfare and hotel price hiking.

Entebbe experiences a tropical rainforest climate with two distinct seasons: wet and dry. January is the driest month in the city with July and September being the driest stretch of the year. With an average of 250 mm of rain in each month, April and May are the wettest months of the year. The average annual temperature of Entebbe hovers around a pleasant 21 degree Celsius.

Currency:Uganda Shilling is the unit of currency used in Entebbe, Uganda. Import and export of local currency is a banned practice in the country. However, unlimited local currency can be brought if declared upon arrival.

Language:More than 10 million people in Entebbe and Kampala speak Luganda or Ganda. English is the official language of Uganda with Ganda being the second language that is taught in most schools.