Entebbe Botanical Gardens Uganda

Entebbe Botanical Gardens

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The Entebbe Botanical Gardens, established in 1898, is a stunning 40-acre botanical garden located on the shores of Lake Victoria. This tranquil oasis …

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4.0/5 · 660 reviews
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Sep 24, 2024
Great place to visit. 20k per person entry for international travellers. They ask if you want a guide, it wasn’t needed unless you want every plant and animal described in detail. There was no pre…Full review by harryinaus
Sep 20, 2024
It's all natural, enjoyed birdwatching, many tree species with different medicinal properties.. monkeys!! If botany is your field, you will fall in love! Amazing tour guides.Full review by Adeti1
Sep 17, 2024
Lots of reviews pointing out that there could be more done, I am not a big flower/plant person but I really enjoyed this botanical gardens. Lots of monkeys and dogs to see plus you can go to the shor…Full review by robino274
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What is the entrance fee and do u work during week days
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20k local currency for non locals. Unfortunately it does not appear any of the money goes back into the park, rather into the pockets of those collecting it.
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Are we allowed to carry our own food or there are eat outs? Also, is having a picnic possible?
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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.
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I would like more info on visiting the Entebbe Botanic Gardens, specifically about hiring a guide. Once you arrive, are …
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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.
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We just pulled up to the gate and hired a guide as well as paid our fee. We usually tipped from 10-20% however, we were told 10% was adequate. We tipped based on experience and …
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We just pulled up to the gate and hired a guide as well as paid our fee. We usually tipped from 10-20% however, we were told 10% was adequate. We tipped based on experience and amount of assistance given. ( which for most things was great, thus 20%!)
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Who's the best local guide you can recommend to me when I do visit the gardens.???
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Christine was our guide and she was excellent. And I'm sure everyone who works there knows the animals well.
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Can one recommend an experienced bird guide at Entebbe Botanic Garden? How much is guide fee per day?
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William from Gorilla trek Africa is a specialist bird guide and may be available at the time that you are there
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