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Guide to Entebbe, Uganda
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Entebbe Sitting upon a lush, valley-filled landscape, Entebbe is a Ugandan city that holds itself more as a transit and produce center than a standalone tourist destination. It's a great place to get what you need for an adventure in the wilderness, but not much more. That's ok, because its hotels, markets, and utility shops are what people come here for. Rooms are cheap for the most part, though when high-season hits, you'll be lucky to find a hotel with a room available for a reasonable price. Entebbe is also in the midst of Uganda's farmland, and as a result is one of the best spots in the country to get fresh produce. The city's markets make up a large portion of commerce here, and rarely will you find yourself among so many vegetables and fruits that you feel somewhat bombarded by vendors craving sales. Buses come in and out of the city constantly, and as a result streets tend to be congested. Luckily, roads in Uganda's cities are well kept and this creates an atmosphere of cleanliness and order that is lacking in many of Africa's countries. Of course, this doesn't mean we're giving you the 'go ahead' to drive into Entebbe. It's still full of frenzied drivers. Our advice? Book a flight!
When to go:
There are two season which are best for travel to Uganda in general, and they are summer and winter. They're both quite hot seasons (what season isn't in Africa?), but they'll keep you away from the maelstrom of water that comes to the land every spring and autumn. Activity in the city doesn't die down by any means, but you certainly won't encounter cheery folk under ponchos and umbrellas. Wildwood trekking is also out of the question, where in many places it's not only discouraged, but unallowed. Just follow the words of city natives and travel when precipitation isn't a hindrance. Events in the city aren't many; if any occur, they're more likely to take place in the nation's capital city of Kampala, which is conveniently just 40km away.
Getting there and around:
Entebbe International Airport is the busiest transit center in the country, bar none. Travelers come and go day and night here, but while it may seem that the city's a popular destination, the crowds quickly flock to more 'happening' Kampala. You can rent vehicles on the airport's premises and though doing so simply to traverse Entebbe's roads would be ill advised to say the least, it is done on a consistent basis by those on quests to shake hands with gorillas. If you wait until arrival in Entebbe before renting a car, you'll have to fork over a premier on top of what you would normally spend if a reservation were made prior to landing. Though Entebbe's grid can be, well, mayhem for drivers, its orderly mayhem. If Uganda has something to boast about, it is undoubtedly its smooth roads. The most of Uganda's streets are paved, and therefore traffic moves much faster than it would otherwise. You can always stick to buses if you'd like to save your funds for something more exciting than a cramped seat. Bicycles are widely used in Entebbe and are a great way to be a green machine and grab some fresh-picked dinner at the corner market.
Attractions:
Like we stated earlier, Entebbe isn't a megacenter for attractions, but it will give you access to natural habitats, one of which is the famous Bwindi National Park. Africans from all over the continent come here to interact with free and un-caged animals, though you may want to steer clear of the elephants and hogs if you can. They can be ferocious!
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