Arrival at the Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will need to acquire your entry visa if you do not already have
one. Entries visas available at the airport are good for a maximum of 3 months and cost US $50. It is always more convenient to have the exact amount because change is most often unavailable.
If you already have your entry visa, then you may queue in the resident line instead of the line for all other passports, which will save time. Please see above fore more details on obtaining visas.
Once you have your visa, you will then proceed to the luggage claim area. It is not uncommon for bags not to arrive. If your bags have not arrived, then you will be directed how to proceed by the officials at the airport. British Airways has in the past issued compensation for hotel stays if your bags are lost but this is not guaranteed. Late bags usually arrive in Entebbe within 2-3 days and you should bring some supplies in your carry-on in case of lost luggage.
If you need to exchange your money, there are several foreign exchange bureaus (Forex) as you exit the airport building where you can exchange currency. You will not be able to obtain Ugandan shillings before arriving in the country, so it is best to get a small amount at the airport to pay for taxis until you can get to a Forex in Kampala
where the rates will probably be better.
Staying in Entebbe
Depending on your interests, you may choose to stay in Entebbe town. There are quite a number of hotels in Entebbe of differing price ranges.
Please check a list of hotels in Entebbe with contact information.
Restaurants
There are several restaurant and bars in Entebbe if you would like to wine and dine. There most recommended restaurant is the Chinese restaurant on the main street and the most recommended pub is called Four Turkeys nearby.
There is also excellent food available on Airport Rd. at The Four Points. Most people eat meals in the many hotels around Entebbe.
Transport to Kampala
From Entebbe Airport, you can reach Kampala (approximately 30km) either by private or public means. Special hire taxis are available at the airport. Prices are negotiable but you should expect to pay between 30,000 and 45,000 USH for a journey to Kampala. If you are using an airport taxi, please agree on a price before departure with the driver.
Self Drive Option
Would you like the services a self drive rented car? Car Rental Uganda and many other car rental agencies offer this kind of service to travelers visitingUganda. Upon booking online your car, the staff will be waiting for you at the airport to hand you the car and the keys.
Depending on traffic, the trip into the center of Kampala may take up to one hour. Public taxis (also called matatus or minibuses) run from Entebbe town. Matatus leave Entebbe when they are full and run to either the old or new taxi park in Kampala for a fixed charge of 2,500 USH.