Timeline
08:30
Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre
Explore the Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre. The entrance is well-signed if you follow the downhill path from Lugard Ave to Johnston Rd. It is a good time to see the lions and the interesting aviaries with weaver birds, shoebills, and fish eagles before the crowds arrive.
10:30
Walk 11 minutes to Thammaphon Thai Restaurant near the Botanical Gardens. The food is authentically good, even if the venue looks a bit simple. It is a perfect spot for a leisurely lunch.
11:00
Stroll 16 minutes to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens. The park-like setting with large trees is pleasant for a post-lunch walk. Birdwatchers will find it interesting, and you might spot the stands of trees that were used as a filming site for a 'Tarzan' movie.
Local tip
The Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre opens at 08:30, so arriving then ensures you beat the midday rush. Thammaphon Thai Restaurant is open from 10:00, giving you plenty of time to finish your zoo visit before eating.
Check before you go
- Uganda Wildlife Educational Centre is open Mo-Su 08:30-18:30.
- Thammaphon Thai Restaurant is open Tu-Su 10:00-22:00. Closed on Mondays.
- Endiro Coffee Entebbe is a good alternative for coffee if you prefer it, open Mo-Su 07:00-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Thammaphon Thai Restaurant is open at 10:30 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Entebbe (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).