Entebbe, Colonial city in Central Uganda.
Entebbe sits on a Lake Victoria peninsula in Central Uganda, extending across a compact area with old botanical gardens, government offices, and residential neighborhoods under trees. The city follows the shoreline and offers open views across the water, while paved roads lead to parks and colonial-era public buildings.
The British established this place as an administrative center in 1893 and made it the seat of their colonial government until 1958, when they transferred the capital to Kampala. During the colonial period, the first modern infrastructure in Uganda was built here, including the international airport and several research institutes.
The name comes from the Luganda word for seat, pointing to the traditional importance of this area for the Mamba clan. Today, visitors walk along the waterfront promenade and watch fishermen casting their nets in the shallow lake waters while families picnic on the lawns near government buildings.
The international airport sits within the city limits and allows easy access for travelers arriving from abroad or continuing inland. The expressway connects the place to Kampala in under an hour, and minibuses run regularly along this route.
The virus research institute here has worked on tropical disease studies for decades and collaborates with laboratories around the world. Visitors see the modern building from the shore, but access is only possible with permission.
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