Entebbe Botanic Gardens
Entebbe Botanic Gardens
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Traveler05381919696
3 مساهمات
الأصدقاء • يوليو 2023
It's amazing place with nice attractive information and nice view lake Victoria especially sun set views.
We had their our nice time and fun with 8 pool game 🎱
We had their our nice time and fun with 8 pool game 🎱
كُتب بتاريخ 28 سبتمبر 2023
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sistaluna
برلين, ألمانيا28 مساهمة
زوجان • سبتمبر 2023
Wir waren am Vormittag dort und anfangs ganz allein. Sehr schöner Garten, Affen gesehen und an einer Strandbude vom Victoriasee etwas getrunken.
كُتب بتاريخ 19 سبتمبر 2023
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Miquel Àngel Pérez-De-Gregorio Capella
جيرونا, إسبانيا701 مساهمة
زوجان • سبتمبر 2023
Dejamos el último día en Entebbe para visitarlo por la tarde, pero la lluvia nos obligó a ir bastante tarde, ya con poca luz solar. Muchas aves para los amantes de la ornitología. En Internet leímos que el precio era de 10.000 chelines, pero nos cobraron 20 mil por persona....
كُتب بتاريخ 19 سبتمبر 2023
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Ann O
Pompeii, إيطاليا4 مساهمات
زوجان • سبتمبر 2023
We had a wonderful tour through the Botanical Garden by a guide named Bright that met us at the entrance gate. Bright was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic to show us all the plants, trees, birds and mammals seen throughout the garden. This natural garden supports mostly native species and some very special magnificent trees and specimens. The tour was amazing and we would highly recommend Bright as a guide. I read that some reviews are skeptical of wanting to use a guide at this park, however, without a guide, you would miss most of what this park offers. We took many pictures without having to pay extra as other reviews were mentioning. We just provided a reasonable tip at the end of our 1.5 hour walk to show our appreciation. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend.
كُتب بتاريخ 15 سبتمبر 2023
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Wei Jie Tan
جوهور بارو, ماليزيا222 مساهمة
بمفردك • سبتمبر 2023
With my student card, I got an international student price of 10000 shillings. The price was displayed (a rarity in Uganda). A person wanted to guide me, but I asked how much and he said 20000, in which I passed. Rule of thumb in Uganda - nothing is free so always ask upfront.
Garden wasnt too interesting - roads were not well-maintained for the price that we are paying. There are some nice birds if you get to spot them. Takes about 1 hour to round the garden.
Some guy in there asked for donation for the environment.
Garden wasnt too interesting - roads were not well-maintained for the price that we are paying. There are some nice birds if you get to spot them. Takes about 1 hour to round the garden.
Some guy in there asked for donation for the environment.
كُتب بتاريخ 4 سبتمبر 2023
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Lucy C
10 مساهمات
زوجان • سبتمبر 2023
Entrance fee is 20,000UGS per person for foreigners and then they tried to charge us 70,000 for wanting to taking photos! When we refused they yelled at us to come back but it felt like a scam so we left. After reading the reviews, I'm glad we didn't bother to pay and go in.
كُتب بتاريخ 4 سبتمبر 2023
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Jason G
12 مساهمة
زوجان • أغسطس 2023
I went to the gardens due to having a free afternoon, flight out of entebbe was the following morning. I was looking forward to hopefully seeing some bird and monkey species that I hadn’t seen yet, and took my camera. After two weeks on safari, I was also looking forward to doing one single activity by myself without a guide being forced upon me.
Upon arrival I was greeted by 4 or 5 men. The entrance according to this sign was 20000 shillings for foreigners. I don’t know if the price has gone up or if the northern entrance closest to the Best Western is a scam entrance.
I was then asked if I was going to take pictures (they saw my camera). I said “maybe, if I see any birds” and a man said it would be an additional 70, 000 shillings. In any currency, that is far too much just for the chance to maybe take a couple nice photos of birds, or possibly a monkey if it isn’t obscured in the canopy. If it was an extra 1000 shillings or so, sure. But 30 Australian dollars is ridiculous.
At this same time I realised that one of the other men was undoubtedly going to be an unnecessary guide that would be forced onto me. Reading other reviews, it seems we were right.
I said “oh okay, no thanks” and left. They called for me to come back but I didn’t want to haggle the photography price to still have to pay or tip an unnecessary guide.
I Would have gladly paid a higher entrance fee for the experience I expected (private, self guided birdwatching and relaxing walk by myself). But it’s the photography scam I couldn’t stand
From the other reviews I’ve read, it sounds like nobody is policing this kind of activity or actually managing the place. I know it’s a developing country, but I strongly recommend saving your time and money for better locations with legit guides supported by your tour company. You will inevitably get assigned unnecessary guides at some point so save the tip money and mental energy for later.
If you (like me) are thinking of going to the gardens due to free time before or after a flight, just use the time to relax. If you’ve just arrived, you will see more wildlife and a lot more trees with your safari guide, and you will regret not relaxing/getting over jet lag once the safari starts as there will be very little relaxing with air conditioning!
Upon arrival I was greeted by 4 or 5 men. The entrance according to this sign was 20000 shillings for foreigners. I don’t know if the price has gone up or if the northern entrance closest to the Best Western is a scam entrance.
I was then asked if I was going to take pictures (they saw my camera). I said “maybe, if I see any birds” and a man said it would be an additional 70, 000 shillings. In any currency, that is far too much just for the chance to maybe take a couple nice photos of birds, or possibly a monkey if it isn’t obscured in the canopy. If it was an extra 1000 shillings or so, sure. But 30 Australian dollars is ridiculous.
At this same time I realised that one of the other men was undoubtedly going to be an unnecessary guide that would be forced onto me. Reading other reviews, it seems we were right.
I said “oh okay, no thanks” and left. They called for me to come back but I didn’t want to haggle the photography price to still have to pay or tip an unnecessary guide.
I Would have gladly paid a higher entrance fee for the experience I expected (private, self guided birdwatching and relaxing walk by myself). But it’s the photography scam I couldn’t stand
From the other reviews I’ve read, it sounds like nobody is policing this kind of activity or actually managing the place. I know it’s a developing country, but I strongly recommend saving your time and money for better locations with legit guides supported by your tour company. You will inevitably get assigned unnecessary guides at some point so save the tip money and mental energy for later.
If you (like me) are thinking of going to the gardens due to free time before or after a flight, just use the time to relax. If you’ve just arrived, you will see more wildlife and a lot more trees with your safari guide, and you will regret not relaxing/getting over jet lag once the safari starts as there will be very little relaxing with air conditioning!
كُتب بتاريخ 4 سبتمبر 2023
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tingasiki
Windhoek, ناميبيا169 مساهمة
أغسطس 2023
Even the approach along Berkley Road to the Botanical Garden is fabulous, and once you have grossed the gates (and paid your entrance fee of UGS 10'000 per foreigner) you are just blown away by all the space and the huge old trees. The gardens cover a huge area and are set on a slope leading to the shores of Lake Victoria. There are all manner of birds and monkeys to be seen. It's wild and unkempt and therefore perfect for nature to spread its wings.
People drive their cars into the park and there is some litter around but there are efforts to clean it up. It feels very safe to wander there for hours and by the lakeshore you can even find restaurants and bars.
If you are into nature, reserve several hours for this place!
People drive their cars into the park and there is some litter around but there are efforts to clean it up. It feels very safe to wander there for hours and by the lakeshore you can even find restaurants and bars.
If you are into nature, reserve several hours for this place!
كُتب بتاريخ 27 أغسطس 2023
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Andrea S
Whitstable9 مساهمات
الأصدقاء • أغسطس 2023
This is a large area filled with all kinds of tropical trees, plants, birds and wildlife. We walked around for a couple of hours enjoying the atmosphere and setting. We heard and saw many birds and spiders webs. We sat by the lake and bought a drink then watched swimmers and a class of schoolchildren who were making sand castles on the beach. This is well worth a visit. The trees are amazing, some very old and the gardens have a naturally wild feel.
كُتب بتاريخ 19 أغسطس 2023
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Desi P
بروكلين, نيويورك3 مساهمات
الأصدقاء • يوليو 2023
This is a small, but sweet botanic garden and a lovely respite for a calming walk among 200 year old trees along the lakeside. There's plenty of bird and vervet monkey watching. Definitely get a guide - it's worth it!
كُتب بتاريخ 25 يوليو 2023
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What is the entrance fee and do u work during week days
Hampm57
نورشوبينغ, السويد452 مساهمة
Don’t remember the exact cost, but it’s low.
Do get a guide!
Eunice Khainza
Kampala, أوغندا
Are we allowed to carry our own food or there are eat outs? Also, is having a picnic possible?
Bobby159
مدينة نيويورك, نيويورك186 مساهمة
Yes, you can bring your own food. There are quite a few places nearby or on the beach to eat as well.
I think they can also arrange food to be ready when you return.
Ann469
Boulder, Colorado6 مساهمات
I would like more info on visiting the Entebbe Botanic Gardens, specifically about hiring a guide. Once you arrive, are there always guides available or do you have to arrange for that in advance? Can you pay the entrance fee and the side fee in US dollars or do you need to pay in local currency? Finally, how much do you tip the guide? Many thanks for your help with these questions.
mikesabirder
أوستن, تكساس204 مساهمات
PS almost everywhere would take US dollars, but your change, if needed, will always be in Ugandan currency. Suggest you go to bank ATM.
Who's the best local guide you can recommend to me when I do visit the gardens.???
Tina M
Oakland, كاليفورنيا80 مساهمة
Kim and Fred Nathan at Bike Entebbe provided a bike tour and a tour of the Botanical Gardens that was excellent.
Smooth V
Salem, فيرجينيامساهمة
Can you camp here?
Christopher W
Newark-on-Trent, UK41 مساهمة
The locals know where all the holes in the fence are so as much as camping is discouraged here the Gardens are " open " 24/7.
There is plenty of perfectly safe camping in Uganda, as we discovered. Not too far away from Entebbe is Orchids Campsite, on the shores of a crater lake, Lake Nabugabo. We had the camping area to ourselves – calm, peaceful, empty, dine al fresco, sleep.
Bruce I
Marlborough, ماساتشوستس297 مساهمة
Can we rent bikes at Entebbe Botanical Garden? Thanks!
Andrew Oire
عنتيبي, أوغندا10 مساهمات
Hello, this comes in a bit late but yes, you can rent bikes (bikeX Uganda) and use them while at the Botanical Gardens.
Anna J
جزيرة موخيريس, المكسيكمساهمتيْن
How much is the entrance fee?
Mazen Gatati
طرابلس, ليبيا214 مساهمة
It’s 3,000 ugx for the residents
2,000 Ugx for the car
528mehd
جوتنبرج, السويد3 مساهمات
Hi,I am just wondering if it will be possible to take photographs of the wild birds in the Botanical gardens especially the African Grey parrots. It has been a dream for me to see wild ones.
Best regards,
Mehd
HenkKoppelaar
أوترخت, هولندا112 مساهمة
Yeah sure you can. Mind you however that it is an open garden, so the birds are not kept in a cage. It is just in the wild, meaning you must be lucky to find the African Grey parrot, but if they are there, you easily can make as much pictures as you want. The guide will be very much willing to help you to spot them and they will know if they are present at that time. Good luck
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