Entebbe, Colonial city in Central Uganda.
Located on a Lake Victoria peninsula, Entebbe extends across 56 square kilometers of land with botanical gardens and government facilities within its boundaries.
The British established Entebbe as their administrative center in 1893, serving as the main colonial headquarters of Uganda until the transfer to Kampala in 1958.
The name originates from the Luganda language word for 'seat', reflecting the traditional significance of this location for the Mamba clan of Uganda.
The Entebbe International Airport connects Uganda to global destinations, while the Entebbe-Kampala Expressway provides direct access to the capital city 40 kilometers north.
The Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe conducts extensive studies on infectious diseases in partnership with international health organizations.
Location: Wakiso District
Elevation above the sea: 1,180 m
GPS coordinates: 0.06117,32.46986
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
Uganda features national parks with mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and rhinoceroses. The country has waterfalls on the Nile, volcanic lakes, snow-capped mountains, and rainforests. Major cities include Kampala, the capital on seven hills, Jinja at the source of the Nile, and Entebbe by Lake Victoria. The area also hosts archaeological sites, temples, and historical palaces.
Kasubi Tombs
31.3 km
Kampala Mosque
32.2 km
Uganda Museum
33.1 km
Luzira Maximum Security Prison
32.7 km
Namirembe Cathedral
30 km
Kampala Hilton Hotel
32.3 km
Nakivubo Stadium
30.2 km
Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center
1.3 km
Grand Imperial Hotel
30.8 km
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
27.5 km
Bulange
29.4 km
Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine
25.6 km
Twekobe Palace
28.9 km
National Botanical Gardens (Uganda)
1.1 km
National Library of Uganda
31.4 km
Uganda National Mosque
30.4 km
Independence Monument
30.9 km
Busega Martyrs Memorial
27.7 km
Mother Temple of Africa
36.2 km
Mabamba Swamp BirdWatching Tours
13.4 km
Shree Sanatan Dhama Mandal temple
30.3 km
Nommo Gallery
31.3 km
National Theatre
31.3 km
Constitutional Square
30.8 km
Bahai House of worship, Uganda
36.3 km
Ugandan Parliament Building
31.4 km
Hotel International 2000 Ltd
30.6 km
Uganda Islamic museum and Research centre
29.6 kmReviews
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