Entebbe: The ancient and historical Garden City: A tourist's guidebook

By George Ochieng

Entebbe: The Ancient and Historical Garden City
By George Bush Ochieng
Step into the rich and layered past of one of Uganda's most iconic towns.
Entebbe: The Ancient and Historical Garden City offers a compelling exploration of Entebbe's origins, cultural heritage, and global historical significance. Drawing from archaeological evidence, oral traditions, and historical records, this book traces the evolution of Entebbe from the legendary era of Kintu and the foundations of Buganda kingship to its role as a gateway for explorers, missionaries, and traders.
Through vivid narration, the book examines: The early settlement and cultural roots of EntebbeThe influence of Buganda's political and social systemsThe arrival of Arab traders, European explorers, and missionariesColonial urban planning and segregation in Uganda's former capitalPost-colonial events, including the expulsion of AsiansThe 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue, a defining global momentBlending history, culture, and socio-political insight, this work positions Entebbe not merely as a geographic location, but as a living archive of Uganda's past and its connection to the wider world.
The book features a foreword by renowned conservationist and tourism leader Lilly Ajarova, offering a contemporary perspective on heritage and tourism in Uganda.
This is an essential read for: Historians and researchersTourists and cultural enthusiastsStudents of African history and governanceAnyone interested in Uganda's rich heritage and global connectionsDiscover Entebbe beyond the airport, explore its story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9913615569
• ISBN13: 9789913615563
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Marianum Press Ltd
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"