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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.
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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.
The gardens are open 7 days a week from 09.00am.
Entrance fees: Adults Ush 1000-, Vehicles Ush 1000-, Camera's
Ush 2000-, Video Camera's Ush 5000
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