The Entebbe Botanical Gardens established in 1898 are situated on the northern shores of Lake Victoria virtually on the equator. Experiencing an annual rainfall of 1623 mm and at an altitude of 1134 metres the gardens are set in 40.7 hectres.
The gardens house a collection of species of plants of the tropical, sub-tropical and temperate zones, besides several shrubs and other plants regenerated naturally over the years.The collection as of 1998 numbered 309 species, 199 indigenous to Uganda, 122 with known medicinal value and 110 exotic. The gardens are a popular attraction for visitors of which some 40,000 per year are passing through the gates since the rehabilitation in 1998.
The entrance is located close to the Botanical Beach Hotel. Colobus monkeys are common. The gardens are an opportunity for birding enthusiasts to open their birding account for Uganda or merely to add to an existing list. Palm Nut Vulture and African Grey Parrot are resident, whilst Bat Hawk is often seen over the gardens at sunset and is best observed from the Botanical Beach Hotel patio bar. Naturally there is loads of exotic plants and trees.
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Joshua Bogere, 2021-10-04 at 1:23 PM
Hello any number we can contact you from please
Nantaba Damalie, 2021-09-23 at 5:17 PM
Are u guys open these days??
I would love to come visit you on sunday..
How much is the entrance fee?
What eats and drinks do u have and at how much?
Sempa Moses, 2020-08-15 at 8:59 AM
Au open pliz
goose, VA, 2016-10-11 at 7:42 AM
We visited the gardens more to view the bird life. Excellent variety of birds, both exotic and common. Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable.
goose, VA, 2016-08-09 at 7:45 AM
We visited the gardens more to view the bird life. Excellent variety of birds, both exotic and common. Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable.
Patrice M, France, 2016-06-23 at 7:36 AM
This is the opportunity for a nice walk in a Botanical Garden. Fantastic trees, but many birds and monkeys too. A man proposed me to be my guide in the park, and I quickly realized he knew what he was talking about. Actually he is a student in botanic. I can recommend anyone for this walk.
Vivianee Ivy Essie, 2022-04-09 at 11:09 PM
how much is swimming for kids, how much is entry fee and how much are kids supposed to pay to play all games available, how much is the food
Jen M, Virginia, 2016-01-25 at 7:39 AM
it was a nice meeting with nature. lovely trees, enjoyable shades, the gardens are near the lake and it has a lovely scenery. It has well kept grass and beautiful flowers. Not many seats but atleast the grass is good for a picnic on a hot day.