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GENERAL
Chairman’s welcome
9
4
Introduction
33 Location Uganda
6
National parks
3
FEATURES
Golf in Uganda
10 Kampala Serena Hotel
25 Fang Fang Hotel
11 Wildplaces
27 Hotel Sojovalo
12 Marasa Holdings
27 Namirembe Guesthouse
15 Mountains of the Moon
29 Mada Hotels
17 The MacKinnon Suites
29 Primrose Suites
19 The Golf Course Hotel
31 Pearl of Africa
21 Ivys Hotel
31 Deal Worth Holidays
23 Hotel Africana LISTINGS
34 Member Listings Index
59 Eastern Uganda
35 Central Uganda
62 Northern Uganda
55 Western Uganda
63 Additional Members Directory
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FOREWORD
M O R E R E A SO N S T H A N E V E R TO DISCOVER THE WONDER S OF UGANDA
I
t gives me great pleasure to introduce the second
now offers a particularly attractive product in the interna-
edition of the UHOA Uganda Hotel Guide.
tional and regional conference market. Furthermore, the local market for such meetings – many of which are NGO-
The first edition, published in November 2008, provided
funded – remains important for all who are involved in the
a showcase for our members and clearly illustrated the
hotel industry.
sheer breadth and variety of accommodation available in Uganda, from the grandest five-star property in Kampala
Our 10 national parks still need to become better know;
to the humblest rural guesthouse.
for the time being they remain one of Africa’s best-kept secrets. Taken together, these 10 parks provide some of
Over the time since that first edition was published, a
the best wildlife viewing and bird watching anywhere in
number of new hotels, lodges and guesthouses have
the region.
opened throughout the country, but especially in Kampala. Other properties are under construction for completion in
I strongly urge anyone contemplating a visit to Africa to
2010. All of these new developments have boosted our
consider Uganda – a largely undiscovered destination. I am
overall bed capacity and provided further choices
certain you will not be disappointed and, what is more,
for visitors.
you will find a warm Ugandan welcome on your arrival.
Meanwhile, our tourism sector is still expanding, while the number of foreign visitors arriving in Uganda to attend
Eng. Mathias Kalanda Kizza
conferences and seminars has continued to grow. Uganda
UHOA Chairman
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4
INTRODUCTION
K AM PAL A ‘ M I R ACLE’ B R I NGS WI DE CHOICE OF GOOD PL ACES TO STAY
T
he recent transformation of Kampala, from a city
Yet despite uncertainty over the balance between
where quality accommodation was at a premium
supply and demand, Uganda’s hotel building mini-boom
to one that it is now dotted with smart new hotels,
continued throughout 2009 with several new properties
has been nothing short of miraculous.
coming on stream or getting under way. Some others have been shelved.
The catalyst for this huge increase in hotel room capacity was the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
NEW PROJECT
(CHOGM) in Kampala in 2007 which set off a wave of
The biggest new project is the Hilton Kampala Hotel,
construction in and around the nation’s capital. Before
with 272 rooms including 37 suites, which is scheduled
then, Kampala had been significantly under-supplied with
for completion in 2010. This five-star property is set in
international class hotels.
14 acres on Nakasero Hill and is being developed by the US$100 million Aya Group.
No matter how attractive the CHOGM gathering was in terms of its impact on hotel building, the fact is that the
The Hilton will operate in the same market sector as the
meeting lasted just three days – and hotels have to fill
Kampala Serena – currently Kampala’s most expensive
their rooms every day of the year. Over-optimism about
property in terms of rack rates – and other top-end estab-
projected visitor numbers has subsequently had an impact
lishments such as the Sheraton Kampala and maybe even
on the hotel sector, especially in Kampala.
the delightfully intimate Emin Pasha Hotel.
Today, hotel building and refurbishment is seen as an
Entebbe, too, has its fair share of new properties, catering
investment in the future – a recognition of the ‘chicken
mostly for ‘overnighters’ arriving late from or leaving early
and egg’ situation whereby tourists and international
for the nearby international airport. Many of these are
conference organisers will not come to Uganda unless
small, family run hotels and guesthouses. Restoration of
there is somewhere for them to stay,
the venerable Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel has pushed
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the lakeside town upmarket. The 100-room property, set
In contrast to the heady pace of property building else-
in nine acres, has been renamed the Laico Lake Victoria
where, activity in and around Uganda’s principal game
Entebbe Hotel by its Libyan owners, Laico Hotels & Resorts
parks has been more restrained, with only a small number
Management Company.
of new developments. Those that have opened have been mainly in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and in
TARGETED
Fort Portal, gateway to the snow-capped Rwenzoris, the
There are even plans by a South African chain for a new
third-highest peaks in Africa.
property in Entebbe. If built, this hotel will be targeted largely at airline crews and those involved in Uganda’s
EXCLUSIVE
fledgling oil exploration industry. Until recently, Entebbe
One issue holding back camp and lodge development
had been dominated by two properties owned by the
within some parks is the fact that existing operators enjoy
Imperial Hotels Group.
exclusive rights. Clearly, these could be justified in the past in order to encourage investors to build lodges in parks
The Lake Victoria Serena Resort, opened in October, is
which had comparatively few visitors.
perhaps the first such property of its kind in Uganda. Previously, the Ranch on the Lake – since demolished
But as the number of tourists has increased, these rights
– the new resort is located just off the Kampala-Entebbe
are regarded by some as a restraint on bed capacity. There
highway and enjoys commanding views over Lake Victoria.
is now a balance to strike between the rights of pioneering
It provides a resort-style experience, away from it all, yet
operators and those who wish to follow.
within easy drive of the capital. One thing is certain: anyone who had trouble finding a In Jinja, the renovated colonial guesthouse Gately on Nile,
hotel room in Kampala – or even elsewhere in Uganda –
reopened in 2000, has grown from four to 21 rooms. This
just a few years back is now in the lucky position of being
property has revived a long-lost level of elegance and style
spoiled for choice. Today, Uganda can offer something to
as the town strives to regain the cosmopolitan atmosphere
suit all tastes and all price ranges, from the grand Kampala
it enjoyed in days gone by. At the same time, the recently
Serena Hotel to modest rural guesthouses. Whatever type
expanded Jinja Nile Resort continues to lead the way in the
of accommodation the visitors choose, they can be sure of
conference and seminar sector outside of Kampala.
a warm Ugandan welcome.
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NATIONAL PARKS
S PEC I A L C L A SS O F W I L D L I F E VIEWING MAKES THE TRIP W EL L WO RT H W H I L E
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ganda is sometimes overlooked by those
National Park – provide an opportunity to view Africa’s
considering a wildlife viewing trip to Africa –
wildlife in a less crowded environment than those found in
especially first-time visitors. Yet Uganda offers 10
some other parts of East Africa.
highly varied national parks, some of which contain animal species rarely found elsewhere in Africa.
In addition to these two parks, Uganda is surprisingly well
Furthermore, Uganda is one of the world’s premier
blessed in terms of the variety of its national parks, all of
birding destinations.
which have now largely recovered from the widespread poaching of the 1980s and 1990s. These are:
Of course, there are creatures such as lion and elephant; but Uganda somehow seems to offer a more subtle
• The little visited but spectacular 1,442 sq km Kidepo
viewing experience – one, perhaps, for the cognoscenti.
Valley National Park, close to the borders of Kenya and
Its wide variety of game, its sometimes difficult-to-reach
Sudan and over 700 km from Kampala. The park has only
primates and its rare antelope are coupled with some of
limited accommodation in the form of self-catering bandas
the most exhilarating hill walking anywhere in Africa.
and chalets, so visitors are advised to bring their own food and supplies. It has a surprisingly wide range of animal and
SAVANNAH
bird species and is certainly worth the effort to get there.
To start with, Uganda’s two main areas of open savannah – the 3,840 sq km Murchison Falls National Park, which is
• The 1,145 sq km Mount Elgon National Park straddles
the nation’s largest, and the 1,978 sq km Queen Elizabeth
the Uganda-Kenya border and includes the 4,321 metre
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Mount Elgon, an extinct volcano. The park is especially
means that only a very
popular with hikers. There are some small antelope and a
few tourists can obtain
wide variety of bird species.
a trekking permit for the two national parks
• The 776 sq km Kibale National Park is home to no
where the primate is
fewer than 13 species of primate and is famed for its
located.
habituated chimpanzees.
HABITUATED • The 220 sq km Semliki National Park is located in the
There are just five habituated gorilla groups: four in Bwindi
remote west of Uganda on the border with the Democratic
Impenetrable National Park, which has 11 species of
Republic of Congo. Considered the only real jungle in East Africa,
primate in all, and one in the tiny 33.7 sq km Mgahinga
it offers great scenery and opportunities for primate viewing.
Gorilla National Park. Each day 32 gorilla trekking permits are issued. These are divided into parties of eight, with
• The 998 sq km Rwenzori Mountains National Park
three groups going to Bwindi and one to Mgahinga. These
contains the legendary Mountains of the Moon and
permits cost US$500 per person per day and must be
Africa’s third-highest mountain. Excellent for hill walking
booked well in advance.
and climbing. Compared with neighbouring Rwanda, viewing gorillas in • The 260 sq km Lake Mburo National Park contains five
Uganda is more difficult and requires greater human effort
lakes and is the best place in Uganda to view the eland.
to reach either Bwindi or Mgahinga. But many believe this makes it all the more satisfying as an experience. Much the
Uganda is, of course, famed for its rare mountain gorilla
same can be said about Uganda’s other national parks: it’s
population; but the fragility of this endangered creature
worth it when you get there.
GOLF IN UGANDA
GO LF : U G A N DA’ S S EC R E T AT T R AC T I O N
F
or golfing addicts, Uganda offers some fine golf
The 6,441-yard course is laid out in open parkland. The
courses, even though the nation lost some of its
clubhouse, which is the original Edwardian building, offers
courses during a turbulent spell in its recent history.
a fine example of colonial architecture.
Undoubtedly, the best of these is the 18-hole Uganda Golf
CHARMING
Club. Set right in the centre of Kampala, it is the country’s
Jinja is blessed with a charming nine-hole course in a
most popular course, where many of the nation’s best
picturesque setting that sees little action midweek, so
connected people spend their weekends. The course is a
visitors can expect to play without delay. Playing the nine
fair test for mid to high handicap players, with many tricky
holes twice from different tees, the par-72 course is 6,481
blind shots on account of the encroaching trees.
yards. The course is in reasonable condition.
Alternatively, enthusiasts can play on the other main 18-hole
What is destined to transform golf in Uganda, however,
course, the Entebbe Club. This course dates from 1905, when
is the construction of a new 7,350-yard, par-72 course at
it was just nine holes, and has the distinction of being the
the Lake Victoria Serena Resort. Opened in late 2009, this
oldest golf course in East Africa. Originally, club membership
property is situated between Entebbe and Kampala. As its
was all-male and was restricted to British subjects, although
name suggests, the resort overlooks Lake Victoria and will
foreigners and visitors could be admitted as honorary
certainly make a stunning location for a golf course.
members. Now, everyone is welcome, green fees are surprisingly inexpensive and, with just 150 full members, it is always
There are golf courses, too, in Fort Portal (the Toro Club),
easy to obtain a tee time, even on a Saturday.
Tororo, Arua, Mbarara, Masindi, Kabale and Kasese.
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KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL
WAT ER F E AT U R E S B R I N G S E R E N I T Y TO ‘ L A N D M A R K ’ H OT E L
S
ince it opening in mid 2006, the magnificent Kam-
politan city. It features
pala Serena Hotel has quickly established itself as
17 acres of lush and
a landmark property. The hotel is now a member of
landscaped grounds that
Leading Hotels of the World, a prestigious luxury hos-
provide shelter for a wide
pitality organization that represents the worlds finest
selection of indigenous
hotels, resorts and spas. In order to be considered for
trees and protection for an
inclusion, the hotel had to undergo a rigorous inspec-
array of beautiful flowers,
tion process encompassing 1,500 quality standards.
birds and butterflies. The magnificent swimming
Drawing its architectural inspiration from the abundant
pool area includes a children’s pool, a pool bar, a band-
lakes and rivers of Uganda, this hotel is styled around a
stand and is also a popular venue for cocktail receptions.
central water theme, which manifests itself in the wrought
Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s Maisha Fitness Centre
ironwork, mosaic pillars, hand-carved panels, cascading
& Spa, featuring the latest in gym equipment plus steam
waterfalls and shimmering water gardens. Of the 152
rooms and beauty therapy treatments.
rooms, 107 are deluxe and 32 executive, plus 12 suites
FINE DINING
and one royal suite.
Since it opened, the Kampala Serena has quickly estabThe hotel includes a conference centre equipped with
lished a reputation for fine dining. The Pearl of Africa is
state-of-the-art facilities and capable of catering for up to
a five-star restaurant with views of Kampala to match.
1,600 delegates.
The Lakes is an all-day international restaurant offering diners the option of air conditioned or terrace dining. The
The hotel is a haven of
Explorer Bistro is an all-day Italian restaurant. And there is
calm in the centre of
also the Mist Bar, which hints at the habitat of Uganda’s
Uganda’s most cosmo-
mountain gorillas.
WILDPLACES
V I S I T T H E W I L D E S T PL AC E S I N TOTA L CO M F O RT
W
ildplaces is part of the Uganda Safari Company
The range of experiences
which has been operating in Uganda since 1992.
offered at the lodges is impressive and includes:
The company offers a collection of outstanding camps and lodges scattered across the country in some of the most
• Walking with zebra and
remote, special and wild places.
giraffe under the big skies of Kidepo Valley
EXCLUSIVE The properties are all small, exclusive and intimate and
• Exploring the forest canopies and jungle of the Semliki
each is entirely unique in both geography and design.
Valley while tracking wild chimpanzees
Owned and operated by people with a true love for
• Sipping a glass of wine, enjoying a delicious meal and
Uganda and a deep-rooted commitment to the preserva-
listening to live music by firelight in the gardens of Kampala’s
tion of its wildlife and traditions, Wildplaces adheres firmly
first boutique hotel
to the tenets of ecotourism. Each property
• Tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest,
in the Wildplaces
then relaxing in luxury while watching the sun set behind
portfolio is involved in
mist-shrouded volcanoes
both nature conservation and the well-being
• After a day in the bush, sitting in a deep, outdoor tub
of local communities.
under the stars with a glass of wine
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MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON HOTEL
CO M F O RT A N D S T Y L E W I T H G R E AT M O U N TA I N V I E W S
T
he Mountains of the Moon Hotel underwent an
twin beds, shower
extensive three-year renovation project, completed
and bath tub; and 12
in 2007, to become one of Fort Portal’s signature properties.
spacious superior rooms.
The hotel sits in 15 acres of landscaped gardens and enjoys
All 33 superbly
truly wonderful views of the nearby Rwenzori Mountains,
appointed rooms are
also known as the Mountains of the Moon.
homely and inviting, with many distinguishing features including sleek furniture
A unique blend of Oriental and French chic styles, the
hand-carved in natural woods. This simple yet charming
hotel is an ideal base for tourists visiting the Kibale Forest
dĂŠcor is both practical and cosy. All rooms offer unlimited
National Park, the Semliki Game Reserve and the Semliki
internet access and wifi available in the hotel grounds.
National Park. Eating at the Mountains of the Moon Hotel restaurant
INTERNATIONAL CLASS
is fine dining redefined, bringing together flavours of
Business travellers, meanwhile, will find a hotel of inter-
Uganda, Europe and Africa in general. The main restau-
national class and standard. Like other guests, they are
rant looks out on lush gardens. The focal point is an open
welcome to make use of the business centre, health club,
fireplace with a traditional tiled brick chimney and a hearth
swimming pool and restaurant.
with a wood fire. Accommodation
Guests can relax at the swimming pool bar, enjoy being
consists of nine single
pampered in the massage room, work out in the gym or
standard rooms with
watch major sports events in the main bar.
garden-facing balconies, shower and DSTV;
There is a choice of meeting rooms, all with modern facilities
12 deluxe rooms with
and full wireless internet access. Visitors also have access
either a king-size or
to the local golf course, which is affiliated to the hotel.
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MACKINNON SUITES
LU X U RY I N T H E H E A RT O F T H E B U S I N E SS D I S T R I C T
T
he modern and luxuriously appointed MacKin-
have an average floor area of 750 sq ft including a lounge
non Suites, a glass-fronted property with stun-
and spacious bathroom. Fifteen of the suites are provided
ning views over the city of Kampala, is set to open its
with kitchenettes.
doors to guests for the first time in 2010. Surrounded by lush greenery and gardens, the hotel is located in
RELAXING
the heart of Nakasero, only 40 km from Entebbe Inter-
For guests looking to keep in shape, the property has a
national Airport.
fully equipped gym and there is a golf course (Uganda Golf Club) within easy walking distance. For a more leisurely
SUITES
experience, guests can enjoy a relaxing cocktail in the rooftop
All 65 of the tastefully decorated guest suites are set round
lounge or browse the many shops within the complex.
a spacious interior courtyard. These air conditioned suites Thanks to its convenient location in Kampala’s central business district, the hotel has a particular appeal for business travellers. Four executive meeting rooms are available on request and there is ample secure underground parking.
CUISINE The Asian Fusion Restaurant serves modern cuisine and is perfect for special evening meals, while the all-day Veranda Restaurant offers tasty snacks and other light bites The hotel is able to cater for banquets and special events.
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GOLF COURSE HOTEL
O F F ER I N G A G R E AT C H O I C E O F ACCO M M O DAT I O N
T
he Golf Course Hotel is located alongside the
With its ultra-modern
Uganda Golf Club in the heart of Kampala.
banqueting and conference facilities, the hotel is ideally
The hotel extends as far as Garden City Complex, a shop-
equipped for international
ping, banking and leisure centre.
conferences, exhibitions, seminars and trade fairs.
There are 115 en-suite guest rooms, three executive pyramid suites with a shared private swimming pool, three
HEALTH CLUB
business suites and a luxurious honeymoon suite.
The Golf Course Hotel has a state-of-the-art health club with an Olympic standard swimming pool. All guests have
BREATHTAKING
free access to the Uganda Golf Club.
The 7Hills Revolving Restaurant is the first of its kind in Uganda. Continental cuisine is served at the restaurant,
APARTMENTS
which offers breathtaking views of the hills.
Perfect for long-term stays are the Golf Course Apartments, overlooking the 11th fairway of the Uganda Golf
Guests can enjoy the
Club. The apartments are located only a few minutes’ drive
best steaks and ribs in
from the city centre.
Uganda at the Silver City Spur or have a delicious
EN-SUITE
coffee in a tranquil
All the apartments come with beautiful gardens, split-level
setting at the Bamboo
sitting and dining rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, an en-
Terrace overlooking the
suite bathroom (shower and tub) and a balcony. There is a
swimming pool.
24-hour internet connection in every apartment.
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IVYS HOTEL
STYLISH AND WELL EQUIPPED HOTEL I N A N I D E A L LOC AT I O N
I
vys Hotel is a stylish establishment conveniently lo-
Lusha’s is reserved for
cated just 4 km from the city centre and 36 km from
residents. Both restaurants
Entebbe International Airport.
offer a full range of local and international drinks.
The property is set in three acres in the Kampala suburb of Wakaliga and situated on the lower part of Rubaga Hill.
There is a well equipped gym, sauna/steam-
Ivys Hotel is within easy reach of the Kasubi tombs, the
bath, swimming pool,
Kabaka’s Palace and Rubaga and Namirembe cathedrals. It
massage parlour, salon and large gardens for parties and
is on the main route from Kampala to the south and west
weddings.
of Uganda, where a number of national parks and tourists For business guests, there is a business centre and secre-
attractions are located.
tarial bureau with its own internet café. This facility is open
EN-SUITE ROOMS
18 hours a day, seven days a week.
The hotel has 62 en-suite rooms comprising 17 standard, 26 double/twin deluxe rooms, nine triple/family deluxe
SECURE PARKING
rooms and 10 executive suites. All rooms have air condi-
There is secure parking for up to 200 cars in a separate
tioning, DSTV, intercom, minibars and safe deposit boxes.
rear area reserved for residents. A hotel shuttle bus is available to and from Entebbe International Airport. For large
The hotel offers the
groups, shuttle transport can be arranged to and from the
very best of Ugandan
city centre. A hotel taxi is also available.
and Continental cuisine prepared by quality
The hotel has five conference halls for meetings and
chefs. There are two
seminars with seating capacities of 300, 100, 80, 70 and
restaurants, although
20. There is an executive boardroom overlooking the swimming pool.
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HOTEL AFRICANA
N AT I O N ’ S TO P LU X U RY H OT E L H A S GOT I T A L L
H
otel Africana is Uganda’s premier luxury hotel,
conference rooms with
conveniently located 40 minutes’ drive from
seating for between 20
Entebbe International Airport and just a few minutes’
and 3,000 delegates. In-
drive from the city centre.
ternet with a dedicated high-speed wireless con-
The hotel has 233 rooms comprising five suites, 103
nection is provided in
deluxe rooms, 117 twin bed rooms and eight apartments
the conference rooms.
with two bedrooms each.
ENTERTAINMENT All rooms have individually controlled air conditioning and
Entertainment featuring live popular bands and traditional
come with a private bathroom and a balcony offering
dance music shows is offered by the Hotel African each
spectacular views. Radio, music systems and 24-hour satel-
weekend.
lite TV are provided in all rooms. The modern health club offers sauna, massage, steam
RESTAURANTS
bath, gym and aerobics facilities. There is free access to the
In the Ngeye Restaurant, diners can choose from a range
health club for hotel guests with professional instructors
of good food, with oriental, western and traditional
on hand to advise on workout programmes.
African delicacies served in an attractive setting. The Kibs Restaurant is open 24
The hotel has a corporate membership at the nearby 18-
hours a day serving hot
hole golf course so guests can use the course for free.
drinks and snacks. The serene garden and terrace area is ideal for relaxing The hotel has 14 air condi-
after a hectic day. It is also a great venue for outdoor func-
tioned and fully furnished
tions, with space for up to 2,000 guests.
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FANG FANG HOTEL
HOTEL WITH A DIFFERENCE OFFERS C H I N E S E-S T Y L E H OS PI TA L I T Y
T
he three-star Fang Fang Hotel is located in central
of functions for as many
Kampala within easy walking distance of the busi-
as 1,000 people. The
ness district and Uganda Golf Club.
extensive and well manicured garden is an ideal
As a medium-class property, the Fang Fang Hotel has
venue for weddings,
introduced authentic and genuine Chinese hospitality to
both large and small,
Uganda and offers a new concept in terms of accommoda-
and for fabulous parties
tion in the Kampala area.
on the lawn.
SELF CONTAINED
TRANSFERS
The hotel has 30 spacious self-contained rooms, some of
Transfers to and from Entebbe International Airport can be
which are air conditioned. All rooms are equipped with
arranged on request.
DSTV, direct-dial telephone and free internet connection. The associated Fang Fang Chinese Restaurant is one of Depending on budget, the Fang Fang Hotel has a number
the region’s best Oriental restaurants and a popular eating
of room options, from a simple single without air condi-
place for Ugandans, foreign residents and visitors. In 2001
tioning to twin rooms
the restaurant was rated one of the top enterprises in East
with air conditioning
Africa.
through to suites. Fang Fang Chinese Restaurant also won an international Meanwhile, the Garden
gold star award for quality along with its twin subsidiary,
Lawn Restaurant is
the Fang Fang Hotel.
used to host a variety
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HOTEL SOJOVALO
PER F EC T E SC A PE F RO M HUSTLE AND BUSTLE
L
ocated on the outskirts of busy Kampala, the
high standard as the rest
Hotel Sojovalo offers a perfect escape from the
of the hotel and come
hustle and bustle where guests can experience exqui-
with air conditioning, TV
site luxury and personalised service.
set and well appointed bathrooms.
LUXURIOUS The Hotel Sojovalo is the ultimate in sophistication and
WORLD-CLASS
luxury. Its decor is a masterpiece that has been created
The Hotel Sojovalo has a world-class bar fully stocked with
with a blend of polished woods and leather sofas.
a wide variety of spirits, beers and soft drinks. The restaurant serves excellent food. Guests can choose between
The spacious rooms are
favourite local dishes and international cuisine.
provided with polished furniture and wide
BUSINESS CENTRE
beds with soft sheets
The fully furnished business centre is equipped with high-
and covers. Rooms are
end IT equipment . Conference facilities are available to
designed to the same
cater for meetings, seminars and workshops.
NAMIREMBE GUEST HOUSE
F O R M ER M O N A S T E RY O F F E R S M AG N I F I C EN T V I E W S O F C I T Y
N
amirembe Guest House began life as a monas-
and fruit bar can also be
tery and religious retreat for the Church Mis-
used for conferences.
sionary Society and today it is still operated by the Anglican Church of Uganda Trustees.
All rooms are affordably priced and rates include
The Guest House is just five minutes by car from the city centre.
breakfast. All rooms have TV.
Situated on the slopes of Namirembe (the Mother of Peace), the property commands truly magnificent views of Kampala.
The restaurant serves a wide variety of local and international cuisine and there are Friday barbecues and Sunday feasts.
The Guest House has meeting rooms ranging from 50 to 100 seat capacity. These
A business centre provides internet access as well as other
are fully equipped with the
services such as faxing, copying, printing and scanning. A
latest conferencing facilities
beauty salon offering hairstyling, massages and manicures.
and can handle four functions simultaneously. The
A 24-hour shuttle service operates to and from Entebbe
recently added Kaije coffee
International Airport.
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MADA HOTELS
AWA R D -W I N N I N G G E TAWAY BY T H E N I L E
N
airobi-based Mada Hotels runs an amazingly
pool offers a ideal spot
eclectic range of seven properties – six in Kenya
for soaking up the sun
and one in Uganda, the Jinja Nile Resort.
and enjoying a cool drink. There are two
The Resort has magnificent views of the Bujagali Falls and
restaurants offering a
offers top quality service to business travellers and holiday-
service to international
makers alike. Comprising colonial-type cottages, the resort
standards. Each restaurant has a river-facing terrace.
has 140 guest rooms, each with its own private balcony facing the River Nile.
ADRENALIN CHARGED For the more adventurous, meanwhile, the resort offers
For guests who just want
adrenalin-charged activities such as white-water rafting
to relax, the hotel has more
and bungee jumping.
than 50 acres of gardens with lush lawns and tropical
The Resort was voted best weekend getaway and best
plants, ideal for leisurely
country hotel in Uganda by Travel News magazine in
walks. The large swimming
2006/2007.
PRIMROSE SUITES
CO M F O RTA B L E , M O D E R N A N D I D E A L F O R CO N F E R E N C E S
P
rimrose Suites offers modern and ultra-comfort-
The finest traditional
able accommodation in the serene suburban
and international cuisine
setting of Bugolobi.
is served in the cosmopolitan restaurant.
AMENITIES
Well trained chefs are
There are 25 rooms consisting of singles, doubles and
on hand to cater for
interconnected family rooms. All rooms are air conditioned
large-scale banqueting
with telephone, internet connection and satellite television.
functions on request.
Primrose Suites caters for
LEISURE
conferences of about 50 peo-
Leisure facilities include a gym and a swimming pool and
ple. There are three meeting
for the convenience of guests these amenities stay open
rooms with modern ameni-
until late.
ties. Friendly and helpful staff are there to ensure everything
An aerobics centre, a state-of-the-art gym and a health
runs smoothly.
club are currently under construction.
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PEARL OF AFRICA TOURS & TRAVEL
F O R A SA F E , CO M F O RTA B L E A N D EN J OYA B L E T R I P
P
earl of Africa Tours & Travel Ltd provides expert
to sit back, relax and let the
travel advice and offers a variety of tour and
company take care of them.
safari activities in Uganda and the wider region of East Africa. Catering for individual, family and group
Pearl of Africa represents
travel, Pearl of Africa has the expertise to organise
some of the best hotels and
travel arrangements for anyone, and has been doing
lodges in Uganda including
so since 1999.
Jacana and Mweya Safari Lodges in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Paraa and Nile Safari Lodge in Murchision Falls National
Pearl of Africa’s professional staff can offer a wealth of
Park and Buhoma and Gorilla Resort in Bwindi Impenetrata-
knowledge and experience to create a safe, comfort-
ble National Park. Come and enjoy the company’s hospitality.
able and enjoyable trip. Because customers’ needs differ from person to person, the
Whether it is international or domestic ticketing services,
company will ensure that
planning and sending of safaris, or simple car hire service,
everything is arranged to suit
the dedicated and experienced team at Pearl of Africa will
your individual requirements.
make sure that each guest enjoys a relaxed and
Pearl of Africa invites guests
hassle-free trip in Uganda.
DEAL WORTH HOLIDAYS
TA K I N G T H E S T R E SS O U T O F SA FA R I B OO K I N G
I
n operation since 2003, Deal Worth Tours & Travel
Whatever safari experi-
has established itself as one of Uganda’s leading
ence its customers are
tour operators, offering special tour packages and
looking for, Deal Worth
tailor-made safaris.
will ensure that expert tour guides are on hand
Deal Worth has years of experience in arranging safari
as they explore the
holidays, taking care of every detail, from arranging hotel
unspoiled wildlife of East
reservations to booking flights and car hire.
Africa.
PRIMATE TREKKING
VEHICLE HIRE
There is a range of holiday
The company has a fleet of safari vehicles available for hire
packages available, from
including Toyota Land Cruisers, minibuses and buses.
primate trekking to city tours that tell the visitor about the
Deal Worth is a strong supporter of sustainable tourism
unique history and culture of
development in Uganda. Wherever possible, it arranges
Ugandan people.
tours with a minimum of impact on the environment.
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PROTEA HOTEL
Q UA L I T Y, CO M F O RT A N D Q U I E T F O R B U S I N E SS G U E S T S
T
he Protea Hotel Kampala is conveniently located
making facilities, free WI-FI,
in the quiet residential suburb of Kololo, just five
hair-dryer, complimentary
minutes from the city centre and 40 km from Entebbe
bottled water, writing desk
International Airport.
and direct-dial telephone. Some rooms also have a
Part of the continent-wide Protea Hotels – Africa’s largest
balcony.
hospitality group – this four-star property offers five-star service geared to the quality-conscious business traveller
A 100-seat restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
and conference delegate.
Limited room service is also available. A bar is available for sundowners, pre-dinner cocktails and get-togethers with
The hotel has a fine selection of rooms with views over the
colleagues after business meetings or conferences.
city and park. There are 59 standard rooms with queen-size beds, four suites with king-size beds and four junior suites,
The business centre is open 24 hours a day, offering offers
also with king-size beds but additionally with bathtub, sit-
full internet facilities and other services. For meetings and
ting area and lounge, refrigerator and complimentary soft
conference there are three 20-seat boardrooms plus two
drink minibar.
conference venues for between 75 to 300 delegates.
All rooms are fully air conditioned and en-suite, with show-
Other hotel facilities and services include airport shut-
ers in all bathrooms
tle, gym, baby-sitting, car rental desk, foreign currency
except junior and execu-
exchange, gift shop, ample parking and valet services.
tive suites. Leisure facilities nearby include golf (1 km), horse riding In-room facilities in-
(10 km) and fishing (30 km) as well as a health and sports
clude 16 channel satel-
club, 5 km away, with squash, sauna, swimming pool and
lite TV, tea and coffee-
tennis.
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MEMBER LISTINGS INDEX
CENTRAL UGANDA
WESTERN UGANDA
EASTERN UGANDA
NORTHERN UGANDA ADDITIONAL
MEMBERS DIRECTORY
PAG E 35
PAG E 55
PAG E 59
PAG E 62
PAG E 63
CENTRAL UGANDA
888 HOTEL Nabugabo Road, Opp. The New Park PO Box 12185, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)414 346 888 Cell: +256 (0)776 728 888 Fax: +256 (0)414 234 888 Email: chplace@abat.com Conveniently located next to the taxi station, 888 Hotel is a small but friendly hotel. With great views over the park, the hotel has a relaxed atmosphere. There is an on-site restaurant and bar area as well as comfortable lounge.
ACACIA VALLEY APARTMENTS
ACROSS LAKE VICTORIA
23b Acacia Avenue, Kololo PO Box 24555, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)414 324 000; 0)414 575 517 Cell: +256 (0)782 500 997
Tel: +256 (0)413 44 329 Cell: +256 (0)774 53 795
Email: ole@across-eastafrica.org
Ideal for company executives and families, Acacia Apartments are comfortable and affordable. Guests have the option of either one or two bedroom apartments, executive suites or honeymoon suites.
PO Box 606, Entebbe
Across Lake Victoria Ltd is mainly a luxury lodge and boat cruising company on Lake Victoria connecting Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda across Lake Victoria and its islands.
All suites are self contained, comfortable, affordable, with an excellent location within Kololo.
The hotel comprises 40 rooms, all with bathrooms.
AIRPORT VIEW HOTEL
APONYE HOTEL
ARCADIA COTTAGES
34 Kiwafu Close, Entebbe
Apollo House, Plot 17b, William Street PO Box 24765, Kampala
Lake Mburo
Tel: +256 (0)774 104 448 (Uganda); +44 (0)208 765 1058 (UK) Cell: +256 (0)779 459 917
Tel: +256 (0)414 349 239 Fax: +256 (0)414 349 240
Email: airportviewhotel@googlemail.com
www.aponyehotel.com
Airport View Hotel is perfect for travellers arriving or departing Uganda – ideally situated just 10 minutes from Entebbe International Airport and 45 drive from Uganda’s capital, Kampala.
The Aponye Hotel is a new hotel located in Kampala’s central business district. The hotel overlooks cultural sites like the Kabaka’s Palace, Kasubi Tombs, religious sites like Rubaga, Namirembe and Old Kampala and Makerere University.
Airport View Hotel commands a magnificent view of Lake Victoria and other important historical sites such as State House and Nsamizi Hill. Rooms are spacious and nicely decorated with a choice of single, double, twin or family rooms. The gardens are spacious and well maintained and the hotel has a homely environment for relaxation; they are also ideal for parties, picnics, camping and other similar activities. Bar, restaurant and conference facilities are also available.
Tel: +256 (0)414 286 261 Cell: +256 (0)782 764 728 Email: arcadiacottagel.mburo@yahoo.com Arcadia Cottages is an ideal destination for those that want to commune with nature in comfort in Lake Mburo National Park. The cottages are built on stilts and have a clear view of the surrounding national park – this allows warthogs to burrow beneath and get warm at night.
The hotel features 52 clean and comfortable rooms (comprising executive, deluxe double, deluxe single and standard singles). There are DSTV services in all rooms.
The lake can be viewed while guests dine at the restaurant. Hippos who live in the lake walk up to the restaurant at night and graze right outside the cottages.
The restaurant offers diners a choice of dishes, from contemporary traditional to Continental menus. Guests have access to wireless internet with high speed and Continental breakfast.
Lake Mburo National Park is home to zebra, impala, waterbuck and other antelope. A leopard is occasionally spotted outside the last two cottages on a moonlit night making Arcadia Cottages even more magical.
There is also a business centre with forex services. Credit cards accepted and airport pick-ups can be arranged.
The cottages are all self-contained, comfortable and well-decorated.
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CENTRAL UGANDA
ARCH APARTMENTS
ASKAY HOTEL
ASORTIA HOTEL
220 Sebowa Road, Kiwatule, Ntinda Kinawataka Zone, PO Box 70159, Kampala
Plot 5 Mugula Road, Entebbe Tel: +256 (0)772 729 837
SB Plaza, Burton Street PO Box 24536, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)31 274 306 Fax: +256 (0)414 287 729
Email: edwin@askayhotel.com www.askayhotel.com
Tel: +256 (0)414 236 541; 253 741 Cell: +256 (0)772 429 520
Email: info@archapartments.co.ug www.archapartments.co.ug Arch Apartments, in the quiet Kampala suburb of Ntinda, comprises 40 rooms – single, double and selfcatering apartments, which are on a bed and breakfast basis.
Located just 5 minutes from Entebbe International Airport, Askay Hotel is ideal for experiencing the savannah beauty and Africa’s finest weather. The hotel has 17 rooms (three suites, two twins and 12 double deluxe) and offers ultimate comfort with plush beds, high-speed Internet and laundry service.
All rooms are en-suite, fitted with direct-dial telephone and equipped with DSTV.
Good organic African food is always on the menu and it is renowned for its good service and friendly staff.
The apartments come complete with lounge, dining area, kitchen, one or two bedrooms and toilet plus microwave cooker and a refrigerator.
The hotel also offers a 24-hour shuttle that transports guests to the airport or Kampala as well as organising visits to the National Parks and other tourist attractions.
The property’s peaceful location makes it ideal for workshops, conferences, board meetings and weddings.
There is a golf course closeby. Also in close proximity is a gym, massage saloon and the beach.
Special facilities exist for disabled guests and visitors.
BESTON HOTEL
BUKOTO GUEST HOUSE
Plot 1024, Ndeeba-Masaka Road PO Box 6404, Kampala
Bukoto
Tel: +256 (0)414 274 065 Cell: +256 (0)752 303 848 Email: info@bestonhotel.com Beston Hotel is a prestigious hotel located in Ndeeba just 3 km from Kampala city centre and only 30-minute drive from Entebbe International Airport. Accommodation is at very affordable rates and offers self-contained rooms (singles, doubles & twins) all equipped with DSTV, and a balcony with magnificent views of the Kampala city skyline. Guest can enjoy the bar and restaurant as well there is an on-site gym, sauna and massage parlour. Beston Hotel is the ideal place for weddings, meetings and parties or to enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant that offers both snacks and full course/buffet meals all prepared by experienced and qualified chefs.
Cell: +256 (0)772 509 698; (0)712 805 188 Bukoto Guest House offers luxury accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere. There are 15 rooms – all beautifully presented. Although the accommodation is self-catered, there is a supermarket in close proximity.
Email: francisdrakelubega@yahoo.com The Astoria is conveniently located above a shopping precinct and across the road from the taxi ‘station’, with views over the city of Kampala. The rooms are big, clean, have very comfortable beds. There is large closet space, a TV, fan, refrigerator and modern toilet and shower. The friendly staff are happy to assist wherever possible. There is a roof-top bar playing live music and serving cold beer where guests can relax and enjoy views across the city.
CENTRAL UGANDA
CARAVAN HOTEL
CASSIA LODGE
CENTRAL INN
Plot 1141, Kireka-Namugongo Road 100 km off Jinja Highway, Kampala
Buziga Hill, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)755 777 002
Plot 45/47, Church Road PO Box 212, Entebbe
Tel: +256 (0)41 287 474; +256 (0)772 897 718
Email: info@cassialodge.com www.cassialodge.com
Tel +256 (0)414 322 386 Cell +256 (0)772 367 004
Email: enquiries@caravanhotelug.com www.caravanhotelug.com Caravan Hotel and the nearby Caravan Guest House offer quality accommodation at economical rates in Kampala. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and DSTV. Intercom facilities are available in each room. The à la carte restaurant serves both African and Continental cuisine. There is also a well-stocked bar. There is spacious and secure parking area. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available for guests on request. Caravan Hotel is an ideal place for social and business functions such as conferences and seminars. There is a well-equipped business centre. Airport shuttle services and excursions can be arranged. A 65-room hotel is under construction in the Kampala suburb of Rubaga.
Located in a spectacular position amid the cool air of Buziga Hill, the newly opened Cassia Lodge enjoys commanding views of both Kampala and Lake Victoria. The lodge comprises 20 cosy, safari-style rooms, all equipped with satellite TV, minibar, fan, balcony with lake view and in-room safe. The restaurant can accommodate up to 100 diners. It has both an indoor section with air conditioning and an outdoor terrace. The adjacent bar has a panoramic balcony. There is a large swimming pool, a business centre equipped with flat-screen computers and wireless internet connection in the restaurant and bar. The hotel is also an ideal setting for workshops and small conferences. It has a conference room with 20 seats in a formal boardroom setting.
Email: reservations@centralinn.co.ug www.traveluganda.co.ug/centralinn-entebbe Central Inn offers accommodation to suit all budgets and is especially well-placed for visitors planning visits to The Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, The Botanical Gardens and The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre. The inn also conveniently offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport on arrival and departure to all guests. The central guest area has a charming restaurant providing delicious nutritious meals, a well stocked bar where guests can enjoy a drink on the terrace or in the garden.
CITY ROYAL RESORT HOTEL
CLEMENT HILL HOTEL
COLLINE HOTEL
Plot 8-10 Kataza Close 1 PO Box 70214, Kampala
Clement Hill Hotel, Opposite Post Office Building, Clement Hill Road, Kampala, Uganda
PO Box 7, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)41 345 408
Email: marketing@collinehotel.com www.collinehotel.com
Tel: +256 (0)414 258 037; 258 046 Fax: +256 (0)414 258 091 Email: reservations@cityroyalkampala.com www.cityroyalkampala.com
Clement Hill Hotel is centrally located in Kampala. Close to a grocery store, shopping, and internet cafés.
Situated just 4 km from Kampala, City Royal Resort Hotel is new. A four-star property with 40 tastefully decorated air conditioned en-suite rooms.
Clement Hill serves three meals a day, has a bar, pooltable, wireless internet and international television channels.
Each of the deluxe rooms has direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, safe, high-speed internet access and minibar. There are also 15 executive rooms and three suites.
Each room equipped with mosquito net and a private bath.
The hotel’s restaurant and terrace are renowned for their cuisine and service. A business centre provides internet services, a fax machine, laminator, photocopying and courier services. There are two newly completed conference halls able to accommodate up to 200 guests as well as executive meeting rooms. In addition, the hotel can cater for up 1,800 guests in banquet style and is the perfect venue for theme parties and tailored events.
Tel: +256 (0)414 290 533 Fax: +256 (0)414 290 533
Located in the heart of Mukono town, only 21 km from the bustle of Kampala, the Colline Hotel offers a serene atmosphere and spacious facilities for corporate and private events. The 202-room hotel provides a definitive choice of restaurants with a variety of tropical cuisine, conference halls with a capacity of up to 1,000 people and ample parking space. When it comes to unwinding, the gym, steam bath, sauna, aerobics and swimming pool are the perfect answer. Better still, guests can loose themselves to nature in the gardens, built on lush green lawns paved with wild flowers that enrich the breeze with the finest scent. The Colline Hotel is truly a tropical paradise.
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COMFORT HOTEL
COOL BREEZE HOTEL
CRYSTAL SUITES
Off Entebbe-Kampala Highway PO Box 10909, Kampala
Plot 6a, Nalufenya Road PO Box 222, Jinja
Tel: +256 (0)392 834 747 Cell: +256 (0)756 834 747; (0)755 834 747
Tel: +256 (0)712 897 766 Fax: +256 (0)43 120 944
Plot 31/33 Hamu Road, off Old Port Bell Road Wankoko-Bugolobi PO Box 24496, Kampala
Email: info@comforthotel.co.ug www.comforthotel.co.ug
Email: coolbreeze@infocom.co.ug www.traveluganda.co.ug
Located in a serene, tranquil environment close to Entebbe’s Nkumba University, Comfort Hotel is conveniently only 10 minutes from Entebbe International Airport.
Cool Breeze Hotel is a great place to stay while enjoying the many tourist attractions of Jinja.
Formerly Comfort Guest House, in recent years the hotel has grown and developed its services and now provides guests with more than just accommodation.
Guests can visit the Source of the Nile and see the roaring Bujagali Falls where visitors can experience breathtaking white-water rafting on the Nile. Rooms are all self-contained and rates are very reasonable.
Tel: +256 (0)41 425 9087 Cell: +256 (0)71 262 9483 Email: info@crystalsuitesuganda.com www.crystalsuitesuganda.com The Crystal Suites are situated about 1 km from Kampala city centre. Crystal Suites has 27 rooms, both single and double, self-contained with TV. The Crystal Restaurant offers all kinds of foods and drinks and provides a range of African food and Western dishes. The bar serves soft drinks, wines, spirits and beer.
Comfort Hotel now has a business centre with two conference halls seating 200 people, internet facilities, car hire services and ample parking.
Connection to DSTV ensures that guests are kept informed of what is happening around the world and a Garden Bar is available for those who want to relax with a cool drink in the African sunshine.
Guests can enjoy a range of dishes at either of the hotel’s two restaurants or relax with a drink at the bar.
The staff at Cool Breeze Hotel are dedicated to making your stay feel like ‘a home away from home’.
DOLPHIN SUITES
DUAL HOTELS
EMERALD HOTEL
Plot 36, Princess Anne Drive, Kampala
Kampala Tel: +256 (0)414 233 444; 288 533 Cell: +256 (0)772 451 374
Bombo Road Plot 3 Semliki Walk, Bat Valley Crescent Kampala
Email: saidibukenya@yahoo.com
Tel: +256 (0414 258 300; (0)312 283 778
Tel: +256 (0)41 223 756/9 Dolphin Suites is a cosy place to stay for business travellers as well as for tourists visiting Uganda. It’s ideally positioned in the Kampala suburb of Bugolobi called Bugolobi, minutes from the city centre but away from the main hustle and bustle. Its rooms are designed as apartments with separate living room, bedroom and kitchen facilities. The lodging is separated by two levels; a junior executive and a senior executive.
Dual Hotels is a newly established company dealing mainly in hotel related business. Its objectives among others are to promote tourism within the East African region. The company has a transportation division which deals in all kinds of travel, including providing chauffeurdriven vehicles, pick-ups from all major airports in East Africa, self-drive rentals just to mention a few. The company is currently setting up a new hotel within Kampala.
There is ample car parking space.
www.emeraldhotelkampala.com Emerald Hotel Kampala is located 10 minutes’ walking distance from the Central Business District. Emerald Hotel Kampala is the ideal destination for guests looking for a high level of service in graceful surroundings. Guests can stay in either executive double, deluxe twins or the Emerald Suites – all rooms have colour satellite TV, private bathrooms and a work desk. The restaurant delivers creative, international culinary delights, catering for all dietary requirements as standard and complemented by a thoughtfully selected wine list. A private dining room is also available for residents and groups requiring a more exclusive setting.
CENTRAL UGANDA
ENKOMBE PLACE APARTMENTS Plot 14a Sserunkuma Road, Upper Mbuya Hill PO Box 7873, Kampala Tel/fax: +256 (0)414 223 179 Cell: +256 (0)772 935 572; (0)772 342 433 Email: info@enkombeplace.com www.enkombeplace.com These fully furnished apartments are tucked away in the quiet hills of Mbuya in Kampala, surrounded by stunning views of Lake Victoria and the city. A mere 10 minutes from the city, Enkombe Place provides the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle while keeping guests conveniently close to the commercial centre. Enkombe Place comprises three blocks of 40 luxury apartments, with each apartment having its own separate entrance, parking space, gas supply and spectacular views of Lake Victoria. Cater to both corporate and individual needs, it offers apartments containing 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms – all self contained and fully furnished with a warm and modern appeal to ensure comfort.
ENTEBBE FLIGHT HOTEL
ENTEBBE TRAVELLERS INN
Plot 20, Queens Road PO Box 259, Entebbe
Plot 18a, Portal Road PO Box 888, Entebbe
Tel +256 (0)41 432 0812 Fax +256 (0)41 432 0241
Tel: +256 (0)414 321 946; (0)414 321 947 Fax: +256 (0)414 321 949
Email: entebbeflightmotel@yahoo.com www.traveluganda.co.ug/entebbe-flight-motel
Email: info@entebbetravellersinn.com www.entebbetravellersinn.com
Entebbe Flight Motel offers accommodation to clients who are on budget or those wishing to be close to the airport.
Nestled in the heart of Entebbe town, Entebbe Travelllers Inn is an oasis of serenity close to the fresh water beaches and the local golf course.
The motel is well positioned along airport road and has a selection of self-contained air-conditioned rooms equipped with, telephones, television and Internet facilities.
With elegant surroundings and old-fashioned hospitality this intimate and cosy property allows guests to enjoy excellent service in a magical location.
The on-site restaurant serves a daily buffet lunch as well as an à la carte menu comprising local and international cuisine. Meeting and conference facilities are available and make this a perfect choice for business travellers. In contrast there is a health and gym centre where guests can relax with a massage or a rejuvenating sauna.
Guests can enjoy some of the best of African and Continental cuisine during their stay. The menu also includes a selection of the most delicious local Ugandan dishes. Each room is individually decorated with contemporary decor and antique furniture. All rooms also include a balcony either with views of Lake Victoria or overlooking Entebbe Town.
Entebbe Flight Motel also has facilities for parties and wedding receptions.
The hotel benefits from high-level from dining, wellstocked bar and business facilities as well as excellent service from friendly staff.
FAIRWAY HOTEL
FANG FANG HOTEL
Plot 1-2 Kafu Road PO Box 4595, Kampala
Plot 9, Ssezibwa Road PO Box 6323, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)414 259 571 Fax: +256 (0)414 234 160
Tel: +256 (0)414 235 828 Fax: +256 (0)414 233 620
Email: info@fairwayhotel.co.ug www.fairwayhotel.co.ug
Email: fangfanghotel@yahoo.com www.fangfang.co.ug
Fairway Hotel is located in a garden of trimmed lawns and shady trees, with views across the Kitante Valley and Kololo Hill. As its name suggests, the hotel is close to Kampala’s 18-hole Uganda Golf Club and within a short walk of the city centre.
The Fang Fang Hotel is located in central Kampala city and brings authentic and unique Chinese character to Africa.
The hotel has 96 double rooms, six single rooms and eight suites. All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with telephones, DSTV and refrigerator supplied, on arrival, with complimentary bottled water. Most have balconies with a table and chair and many overlook the golf course. The hotel’s main restaurant is famed for its nyama choma (barbecued meat), while the snack bar offers international favourites. There is a free shuttle bus to and from Entebbe International Airport, plus a health club featuring a gym, sauna and steam room.
The hotel has 30 spacious rooms. A feature of the hotel is its extensive gardens. The Garden Lawn restaurant is able to receive parties and various functions of up to 2,000 people. The associated Fang Fang Chinese Restaurant is one of the region’s top restaurants. In 2001 the restaurant was rated one of the top enterprises in East Africa. Fang Fang Chinese Restaurant has also won an international gold star award for quality along with its twin subsidiary, Fang Fang Hotel.
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FOREST COTTAGES
FOXWOODS HOTEL
G8 REST HOUSE
Plot 17/18 Old Kira Road, Kampala
PO Box 22394, 14 Kaduyu–Kiwatule Road, off Kyambogo, Kabaka Road, Kampala
Plot 3304, Kironde Road PO Box 1457, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)414 286 202 Cell: +256 (0)772 402 087 Fax: +256 (0)414 256 025
Tel: +256 (0)414 268 809 Cell: +256 (0)772 401 695
Email: foxwoods05@yahoo.com
This is an ideal quiet and cool environment accommodation with clean self-contained rooms.
Tel: +256 (0)414 287 308; (0)312 261 277/8/9 Cell: +256 (0)752 711 746 Fax: +256 (0)312 227 226 Email: info@forest-cottages.com www.forest-cottages.com Forest Cottages are brilliantly designed luxury cottages set in peaceful surroundings. They are situated over Naguru Hill and have been carefully landscaped to retain the huge, shady, indigenous trees. Accommodation is in single or double cottages. All rooms come with Internet, telephone, television and locally made furniture. From the rooms guests can look out at the numerous brilliantly coloured birds that live in the area. The on-site restaurant offers a wide range of African, continental and oriental cuisine to suit all tastes. Forest Cottages caters for business travellers with meeting facilities: a conference hall facilities that accommodates up to 250 guests.
Foxwoods Hotel is located 7 km form Kampala city.
G8 Rest House has a dining area, lounge, conference room.
The surrounding area is quiet and residential with a homely atmosphere. The hotel comprises 30 guest rooms with internet and telephone services and DSTV. The ideal hotel hideaway, Foxwoods Hotel allows guests to relax away from the stress of everyday life. The bar and restaurant has the freshest and best cuisine Uganda has to offer with friendly and professional staff. Foxwoods Hotels can host private functions such as wedding receptions and private parties.
Guest can relax in the swimming pool and also enjoy the health club.
GARUGA RESORT BEACH HOTEL
GATELY ON NILE
GOLF COURSE APARTMENTS
34b Kisinja Road, PO Box 1300, Jinja
10 km off Entebbe Airport Road along Garuga Road PO Box 5421 Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)434 122 400 Cell: +256 (0)772 469 638
Off Windsor Crescent, Kololo PO Box 22774, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)772 500 734; 448 450
Email: gately@utlonline.co.ug www.gately-on-nile.com
Email: martinpath@mtninternet.co.ug Garuga Resort Beach Hotel is located in a tranquil area bordering Lake Victoria. With its indigenous setting, the resort has a style inspired by the African bush. Guests can enjoy the tranquillity of the natural environment with sweeping views of the lake. Accommodation consists of 14 country-style furnished cottages and eight suites, all with stunning views of the lake. Facilities include a restaurant and bar, a lake terrace and a swimming pool as well as a business centre and conference facilities. There is a wide choice of activities including beach activities, bird viewing, boat rides, camping, canoeing, fishing, sunbathing and windsurfing as well as arranged tours to national parks and the Ngambi chimpanzee sanctuary. Guests can explore the lake by canoe, with spectacular views of the resort gardens, and camp by the lakeside..
Gately on Nile is a renovated grand colonial guest house situated on the shores of Lake Victoria in Jinja. The property is set in four acres and offers stunning views over the lake. Gately on Nile is very much a ‘home from home’. It is a tranquil retreat where excellent personal service and good food are combined with elegant and comfortable accommodation. The guest house comprises just eight en-suite bedrooms plus four recently added private garden cottages with open-air shower areas. An à la carte restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The property is also a conference venue for up 25 people, an ideal weekend away for families, a convenient stopover for those travelling to and from Kenya and a cosy hotel for both tourists and business travellers.
Tel: +256 (0)41 255 465; 255 465 Fax: +256 (0)41 235 674 Email: gci@golfcourseapartments.com www.golfcourseapartments.com Situated just a few minutes from Kampala and overlooking the 11th fairway of Uganda Golf Club, the Golf Course Apartments provide the perfect long-term residence for visitors. Set in four acres of gardens, the apartments comprise split-level sitting and dining rooms, a bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, en-suite bathroom (shower and tub) and a balcony. All apartments, which are serviced daily, contain a TV and microwave. The apartments have access to the swimming pool and Jacuzzi, fully furnished gym, sauna and steam room, glass-backed squash court and tennis court. There is broadband wireless internet connection and a standby generator.
CENTRAL UGANDA
GOLF COURSE HOTEL
GOLF VIEW INN
GRAND IMPERIAL HOTEL
Plot 64-88, Yusuf Lule Road PO Box 22774, Kampala
Plot 7, Station Road PO Box 380, Entebbe
Plot 6/6a, Nile Avenue PO Box 7195, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)414 563 500; (0)315 302 280 Fax: +256 (0)414 563 591
Tel: +256 (0)414 322 439 Fax: +256 (0)414 322 899
Tel: +256 (0)414 311 048 Fax: +256 (0)414 250 606
Email: reservation@golfcoursehotel.com www.golfcoursehotel.com
Email: golfviewinn@infocom.co.ug www.golfview-inn.com
Email: info@gihotel.co.ug www.imperialhotels.co.ug
Golf Course Hotel is located alongside the Uganda Golf Club, in the heart of Kampala. The hotel extends to Garden City Complex, a shopping, banking and leisure centre.
The Golf View Inn is located In the heart of Entebbe, on the north-east edge of Entebbe International Airport, opposite the Entebbe Golf Course and 10 minutes’ drive from the airport.
The Golf Course Hotel has a total of 115 en-suite rooms, three executive pyramids with a shared private swimming pool, gardens and a roof-top helipad, six holiday apartments, three business suites and a luxurious honeymoon suite.
The inn has a total of 16 pleasantly situated rooms equipped with digital satellite TVs, there is a golf course nearby and superb views over Lake Victoria, plus 45 selfcontained rooms with air conditioning.
The venerable Grand Imperial Hotel is very much a Kampala landmark and one with strong historical ties as the only property used by every British colonial governor. The centrally located hotel offers 103 airconditioned rooms including two imperial suites and two family rooms. Each room has high-speed internet connection and a safe.
The hotel is blessed with revolving restaurant with breathtaking views of Kampala’s hills, a Spur Steak restaurant, and the bamboo Terrace (coffee shop). Also available are conference and banqueting facilities making the hotel ideal for international and local exhibitions/ conferences, trade fairs, seminars and weddings. There is also an Olympic size swimming pool and access to Uganda Golf Club.
GREEN HILLS HOTEL KABALE Kabale Tel: +256 (0)772 517 239 Fax: +256 (0)486 424 443 Email: kasente@africaonline.co.ug
Continental and local Ugandan dishes can be enjoyed in the restaurant, which has an à la carte menu featuring a variety of dishes. Neighbouring the Entebbe Government Hospital, the Golf View Inn has two meeting rooms for between 10 and 200 people and two gardens for graduation parties and wedding receptions. It also has internet access in all the guestrooms, meeting rooms and business centre.
GREEN VALLEY HOTEL
Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)414 266 464, (0)312 281 257 Cell: +256 (0)772 508 599 Fax: +256 (0)414 266 907
Tel: +256 (0)772 605 925; (0)714 120 351 Email: kasente@africaonline.co.ug Located in a quiet suburb of Kampala, Green Hills Hotel is just 15 minutes from the city centre.
There is a variety of room options, with twin, executive and deluxe. These can be booked on either a half-board or a full-board basis.
The hotel has no fewer than six room categories, ranging from studio to deluxe, including a family unit (comprising kitchenette, lounge and two bedrooms), all at affordable prices.
Conference and banqueting facilities and a business centre are also available, as well as in-house laundry and DSTV.
For the health-conscious there is a swimming pool, sauna, steam bath and massage room. The hotel has modern and well equipped conference facilities, ranging from the venue for private board meetings to a major conference of 450 attendees. The Grand Imperial has five function rooms available.
GREEN HILLS HOTEL KAMPALA
Situated in Makanga in the Kigezi Hills, just 1 km from Kabale town centre, the Green Hills Hotel enjoys panoramic views and cool breezes in a quiet location.
The Green Hills has two restaurants and two bars plus a swimming pool. There is also a health club with massage facilities.
Didi’s Dining Room is one of Kampala most elegant restaurants, while the Coffee Terrace is the place for a breakfast or buffet lunch. The Copper Bar is a popular meeting place for an after-work drink.
In terms of facilities, there are two restaurants, two cocktail bars and a business centre with internet connections. In addition, there is secure parking for guests and electronic safes as well as banqueting and conference facilities.
PO Box 21426, Kampala
Email: reservations@greenvalleyhotel.net/ greenvalleyhotel04@yahoo.com www.greenvalleyhotel.net Green Valley Hotel is a well-preserved establishment with a unique ambience overlooking Lake Victoria. It is strategically located in a high-class residential area, 5 km from the city centre on Ggaba road. The rooms range from single to double deluxe, twin or suites all complete with DSTV and local channels, telephone and adjoining bathroom. The majority of rooms offer magnificent views of Lake Victoria as well as the beautiful surrounding area. The hotel is situated in well maintained gardens – ideal for outdoor functions including weddings, birthdays and parties.
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HAVEN OF REST GUEST HOUSE Tel: +256 (0)414 273 539 Cell: +256 (0)772 507 305 Email: info@havenor.org www.havenor.org/index.php Haven of Rest is located in Busega, just 7 km from Kampala city.
HIBIS HOTEL
HOLIDAY EXPRESS HOTEL
Kampala Tel: +256 (0)772 506 250 Cell: +256 (0)753 506 250
Plot 16/18/20, Luwum Street PO Box 9923, Kampala
Email: miltontumusiime@gmail.com Located in the capital of Uganda, the Hibis Hotel has 80 rooms.
It is ideal for conferences, retreats and for holiday makers who want to be close to Kampala City but also far enough away to relax in peace and quite.
Holiday Express Hotel has 100 deluxe twin and double rooms which are spacious and fitted with all the latest and features. All rooms feature great views of Kampala’s historic attractions including Namirembe and Lubaga Cathedrals and the Kasubi Royal Tombs.
It’s surrounded by pleasant gardens and also has a car park with guaranteed security. The rooms are spacious, and professionally maintained with TVs, bathrooms and intercom.
Guests can unwind and relax in either of the hotels two well-stocked bars or enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant.
The guest house will also arrange travel and tours for guests to local tourist sites and game parks within East Africa and handle any airport transportation at a reasonable cost.
The hotel features a recently renovated multimedia business centre complete with full internet access, secretarial and fax services.
HOTEL AFRICANA
HOTEL BROVAD
Plot 2-4, Wampewo Avenue, Kampala
Plot 6, Circular Road PO Box 556, Masaka
Email: africana@hotelafricana.com www.hotelafricana.com Situated just two minutes from Kampala city centre, the Hotel Africana is one of the city’s best known properties. The hotel features 233 rooms comprising five suites, 103 deluxe and 177 twin-bed rooms. There are also eight apartments. All rooms are air conditioned with bathroom, balcony, DSTV, radio, fridge, wire and wireless internet access. The Ngeye restaurant has a seating capacity of 120 people and is an ideal venue for dinners and wedding receptions. The restaurant has a wide choice of dishes: Oriental, Western and traditional African delicacies. The hotel’s coffee shop is the place to enjoy a hot beverage. The hotel has 14 fully furnished air conditioned conference halls with seating capacities ranging from 20 to 3,000. The conference rooms have dedicated highspeed wireless connection.
Email: marketing@holidayexpresshotel.com Email: reservations@holidayexpresshotel.com www.holidayexpresshotel.com/ Centrally located in the heart of Kampala city holiday Express Hotel is a hot-spot for those travellers basing themselves in Uganda’s capital.
The ambience of the guest house is warm and friendly and managed by a team of dedicated staff.
Tel: +256 (0)414 777 500; 348 080 Fax: +256 (0)414 348 090
Tel: +256 (0)312 262 858; 262 859; 253 455 Fax: +256 (0)414 252 665
Cell: +256 (0)772 425 666 Fax: +256 (0)481 20 997 Email: hotelbrovad@utlonline.co.ug www.hotelbrovad.com Hotel Brovad in Masaka has 125 comfortable rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, DSTV, video and 24-hour room service. There is a well equipped conference and business centre with secretarial and fax services. The rooms offer a perfect blend of elegance and comfort. There is a choice of single, double, twin or triple-bed room as well as the Graça Mandela Suite. The ground-floor bar and restaurant serve local and international cuisine and offer a wide selection of drinks. Modern conference facilities provide an excellent alternative to Kampala. The main conference hall accommodates from 10 to 200 participants in a comfortable environment.
CENTRAL UGANDA
HOTEL DIPLOMAT
HOTEL EQUATORIA
HOTEL INTERNATIONAL 2000
Tank Hill, Muyenga
PO Box 7503, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)414 266 040; 267 655 Cell: +256 (0)772 482 348
Tel: +256 (0)414 311 400 Fax: +256 (0)414 250 146
Tank Hill Road, Muyenga PO Box 4037 Kampala
Email: boneykatatumba@hotmail.com
Email: reservations@hoteleq.com www.imperialhotels.co.ug
Hotel Diplomat is located on Muyenga Hill overlooking the city of Kampala. Accommodation is a range of executive rooms; standard single and twin and a honeymoon suite. All rooms are comfortable, well decorated and complete with telephones. There are conference facilities available, as well as a restaurant and terrace bar. Laundry services are also available on request.
The Hotel Equatoria is located close to Kampala city centre and comprises 89 rooms. Each room has air conditioning, while suites offer attached baths, work desks, direct-dial telephones and multi-channel DSTV. The hotel has three speciality restaurants serving Chinese, Indian and African cuisine and there is a choice of three bars. The hotel boasts a fully equipped health club, massage room, squash court and swimming pool. Air conditioned conference and banqueting rooms are available.
Tel: +256 (0)41 510 200 Fax: +256 (0)41 510 203 Email: hotelinternational2000ltd@gmail.com www.hotelinternational2000.co.ug Hotel International 2000 is located on top of Tank Hill Road in Muyenga. Its location offers serene panoramic views of the city and Lake Victoria. Covered with lush green lawns and beautiful gardens, staying at this hotel will be a memorable experience. Hotel International boasts giant size rooms and standard rooms to make any stay as comfortable as possible. All the 31 rooms are self-contained and offer mineral water daily. There is a host of amenities included with each room. With its array of restaurants and bars, all with a range of different settings and styles, guests are ensured a wide selection of cuisine that can be enjoyed in different surroundings. In addition, there are conference and banquet facilities for 5 to 500 people with venues ranging from halls to exotic gardens and poolside.
HOTEL IVORY
HOTEL LA BOUTIQUE
Nansana Hoima Road PO Box 16132, Wandegeya, Kampala
Plot 48, Kiwafu Road, Kansanga Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)312 282 100 Fax: +254 (0)41 541 844
Tel: +256 (0)772 684 839
Hotel Ivory offers warm and friendly service in a secure and spacious location.
Set in the outskirts of Kampala, 12 km from the city centre and on the way to the Munyonyo Speke Resort, the Hotel La Boutique is a new property.
All the self-contained rooms have DSTV and telephones. The on-site restaurant serves mouth-watering snacks, as well as a range of continental and local dishes. There is also a bar offering a selection of spirits, wine and beers. Hotel Ivory has large well-equipped, air-conditioned conference rooms suitable for big or small functions. There is also spacious out-door facilities ideal for weddings and parties. There is ample parking with 24-hour secure parking for all guests and visitors.
Email: ismailseka@yahoo.com
Accommodation consists of two-bedroom apartments, five penthouses and 16 deluxe rooms. In addition, there is a bar and restaurant.
HOTEL PARADISE ON THE NILE Sunset Hotel Annex, Plot 25 Kiira Lane PO Box 1139, Jinja Tel. +256 (0)434 121 912; 121 162 Fax: +256 (0)434 120 741; 121 110 Cell: +256 (0)772 426 707 Email: hotel@paradiseonthenile.com www.traveluganda.co.ug/hotelparadise Hotel Paradise on the Nile is located in Jinja with great views over the River Nile. The hotel has 71 spacious rooms that include all the features that will make anystay comfortable and convenient, with sofas, TV and private balconies. The rooms range from singles to deluxe suites and are priced accordingly. It is the ultimate venue for meetings, private parties, banquets and corporate functions, catering for up to 80 guests. The large garden can seat up to 500 guests and is great for outdoor events. The hotel has a superb restaurant with a strategically located terrace commanding a panoramic view of the river Nile and the Owen Falls dam.
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HOTEL SOJOVALO Plot 854/ 856 Rubaga Road PO Box 5832 Kampala Tel: +256 (0)414 271 879 Fax: +256 (0)414 271 877 Email: info@hotelsojovalo.com www.hotelsojovalo.com This top-class hotel showcases the very best of Ugandan style and elegance, delivering high quality service and comfort. Situated about 15 minutes from Kampala city centre and is in a great location for business travellers who enjoy modern luxury. The rooms are large with crisp linen and wide beds. All rooms are air conditioned with TV and have en-suites. The central guest area is beautifully decorated with polished wood and plush fixtures. There is a lounge area and an exquisite bar, as well as modern conference facilities, business centre on on-site restaurant serving local and international cuisine. There is ample parking space with 24-hour security surveillance service. The hotel provides shuttle services in and around the city.
HOTEL & TOURISM TRAINING INSTITUTE PO Box 444, Jinja Tel: +256 (0)434 121954; +256 (0)434 123237 Cell: +256 (0)392960904 Email: htticrested@gmail.com Email: kafuganimzee@yahoo.com The Hotel & Tourism Training Institute (HTTI) is located in Jinja, about 80 km from Kampala. The main purpose of the institute is to organise and conduct courses in tourism, hotel and catering. The following training programmes are offered; Diplomas are available in: Hotel Management, Tourism Management and Pastry and Bakery. While there are also certifications in Hotel Operations, Tour Guiding and Driving. Additionally there are supervisory courses.
HOTEL TRIANGLE KAMPALA Plot 16 Buganda Road PO Box 8632, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)414 231 747; 233 410; 662 722 Email: reservations@hoteltriangle.co.ug www.hoteltriangle.co.ug Completed in 2008 this modern hotel offers 4 star luxury right in the heart of Kampala. The convenient location makes Hotel Triangle perfect for tourists wishing to visit places of interest for example the popular ‘Arts and Craft Market’ which is situated directly opposite the hotel. It’s also good for business travellers, being only a short walk from the main commercial district. Accommodation is in 60 guest rooms with laundry and room service offered. Guests can relax while enjoying the health club (with sauna and steam room) and the swimming pool. Hotel Triangle also benefits from offering reserved secure parking for guests as well as having a taxi rank outside the reception.
HUMURA RESORT Plot 3, Kitante Close, Kololo PO Box 35521, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)414 700 400; 700 402 Fax: +256 (0)414 235 275 Email: reservations@humura.or.ug www.humura.org Humura means ‘a state of relaxation and calm’ and this small ‘boutique’ hotel of just 18 rooms has brought a new level of sophistication and unusual elegance to Kampala and is just five minutes’ walk from the golf course. There is a strong emphasis on business visitors, with wireless internet, a business centre and conference facilities; but Humura also caters for tourists and others. There is a guest lounge for quiet reading, TV viewing and other entertainment, plus a gym and swimming pool. An annexe provides large grounds for reflection and private entertainment. The adjoining building offers fine dining and can be used for private meetings. The Humura Shiima Restaurant serves a wide variety of international cuisine. An impressive assortment of desserts, fine wine, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is also on offer.
HOTEL ZEBRA Plot 3-5 Baines Terrace PO Box 1066, Masaka Tel: +256 (0)481 20 936 Cell: +256 (0)782 863 725 Email: info@hotelzebra.co.ug www.hotelzebra.co.ug Hotel Zebra has been in operation for nearly a decade, during that time it has established itself as one of the top hotels in Masaka. The resort has a reputation for providing comfort and relaxation away from the mayhem of Masaka Central Business Area. The hotel offers modern facilities and accommodation – a restaurant that serves excellent cuisine, fully stocked bar with a variety of drinks, spacious parking and nice gardens. Hotel Zebra provides excellent conferencing facilities capable of handling a capacity of over 400 guests. Some of the recreational facilities within the area include Lake Mburu National Park and Lake Nabugabo.
IMPERIAL BOTANICAL BEACH HOTEL PO Box 90, Entebbe Tel: +256 (0)414 320 800 Fax: +256 (0)414 320 832 Email: reservations@ibbhotel.com www.imperialhotels.co.ug/impbotbeach The Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel in Entebbe overlooks Lake Victoria. The hotel has 122 rooms, of which 99 are deluxe. There are four executive rooms, three executive suites and one Clinton suite. All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with long baths, work desks, direct-dial telephones, in-house video and cable satellite programmes on large screens and 24-hour dedicated internet access. There are highspeed data links in guest rooms and the conference halls. The Mount Elgon Dining room is a grand restaurant serving a variety of cuisines, from local to Oriental. In terms of conferences, the hotel can accommodate 300 or up to 1,000 for a reception. The hotel has health and recreational facilities including a swimming pool, saunas, Jacuzzis, steam and spa baths and a gym.
CENTRAL UGANDA
IMPERIAL RESORT BEACH HOTEL
INTERNATIONAL LAND MARK HOTEL
PO Box 895, Entebbe
Tel: +256 (0)414 268 570 Cell +256 (0)712 473 274; (0)772 473 274
Tel: +256 (0)414 303 000 Fax: +256 (0)414 303 333 Email: information@irbh.com www.imperialhotels.co.ug Situated in 27 acres of landscaped gardens, the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel overlooks Lake Victoria and is conveniently close to Entebbe International Airport. The hotel comprises 181 rooms, of which 32 are deluxe rooms, 89 club rooms, 54 executive rooms, five junior suites and one presidential suite. Each room is equipped with bath tubs/showers, wireless internet connection, satellite TV, electronic safe, minibar and air conditioning. The hotel’s Victoria restaurant features theme lunches, while the pizzeria is open seven days a week. There is also an Indian/Chinese restaurant called Breezers, on the shores of Lake Victoria. The Residents Pub is open until midnight. The Mango Bar offers a range of drinks and enjoys spectacular views. Barbecues are served in the Carnivore restaurant. The hotel has several banquet and conference halls to host meetings, wedding receptions, etc for up to 1,000 guests.
Email: info@interlandmarkhotel.co.ug www.int-landmarkhotel.co.ug
ISLANDS CLUB Bugala Island, Lake Victoria c/o Wema Tours Ltd Suite No. L-4 24, Ganesh Plaza, Entebbe Road PO Box 31031, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)772 504 027 Fax: +256 (0)312 272 262
Situated in the heart of downtown Kampala the International Landmark Hotel has fast become one of the most sought after hotel in the capital.
Email info@wematours.co.ug www.wematours.co.ug
The hotel has deluxe guest rooms and lavish guest suites available. All rooms have full-length windows that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding area or Lake Victoria.
Islands Club is situated in 40 acres of forest on Bugwanya Beach, one of Lake Victoria’s Ssese Islands.
Standard facilities include daily maid service, GTV, laundry services, direct-dial telephone and 24 hours full security. Scheduled transport to and from Kampala and Entebbe International Airport is provided by the hotel at subsidised costs to guests. International Landmark Hotel also arranges parties including; weddings, graduations and corporate functions.
There is accommodation for up to 15 guests in a choice of self-contained wooden cabins and tents overlooking the crystal-clear waters of the lake. Camping is possible on the beach. This is an ideal spot for bird and butterfly watching, forest walking, fishing and for nature lovers in general. Islands Club has a well-stocked bar and a restaurant offering a selection of international and local cuisine. Barbecues are also served on the beach.
IVYS HOTEL
JELIZA HOTEL
JINJA NILE RESORT
90/91 Sir Albert Cook Road Rubaga Wakaliga PO Box 14047, Kampala
Bombo Road, Kampala
PO Box 1553, Jinja
Tel: +256 (0)414 232 249
Tel: +256 (0)434 122 190/2 Fax: +256 (0)434 122 581
Tel: +256 (0)414 273 664; (0)31 226 5482 Fax: +256 (0)41 427 0061 Email: ivys@ivyshotel.co.ug; ivys@ivyshotel.com www.ivyshotel.co.ug Ivys Hotel Kampala is located In Wakaliga, on the lower part of Rubaga Hill, just 4 km from central Kampala. It lies within easy reach of the historical Kasubi tombs, the Kabaka’s palace and the Rubaga and Namirembe cathedrals and stands at the gateway to routes to the south and west of Uganda. The hotel has 72 air conditioned en-suite rooms including 10 suites (all with DSTV, intercom, minibar and safe), two bars, two restaurants and five conference halls catering for up to 300 people. There is a health club with a well-equipped gym, sauna, steam bath and massage room, a swimming pool and poolside bar, large gardens, ample and secure parking, plus a fully fledged business centre with internet café. A hotel shuttle is available. Check-out time is noon.
Email: jelkam@utlonline.co.ug The Jeliza Hotel has 19 standard rooms with a total sleeping capacity of 24. This beautiful accommodation is popular and has facilities for both leisure and business travellers.
Email: nileresort@source.co.ug www.madahotels.com Jinja Nile Resort is set on the banks of River Nile, and is mid-way between Bujagali Falls and the source of the Nile. The 140 guest rooms, comprising 4 suites and 136 deluxe self-contained rooms, have private river-facing balconies with breath-taking views of the River Nile. The resort is ideal for vacations with white-water rafting, bungee-jumping, boat-riding, kayaking, speed boatriding, and bird-watching activities. The resort has four river-facing dining rooms offering a selection of local and international cuisine. Guests can relax in one of the five river-facing bars and listen to the evening entertainment. The hotel also has a health-club with a well-equipped gym, sauna, steambath, a massage room and a swimming pool with children section. The resort also provides a quiet and ideal environment for conferences, meetings, workshops, parties, wedding reception and recreation.
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KABIRA COUNTRY CLUB
KAMPALA KOLPING HOUSE
KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL
Plot 63, Old Kira Road, Bukoto PO Box. 3673, Kampala
Plot 132 Bombo Road, Makerere Kavule PO Box 9841, Kampala
PO Box 7814, Kintu Road, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)31 222 7222/3/4/5 Fax: +256 (0)31 222 7226 Email: kabiracountryclub@kabiracountryclub.com
Tel: +256 (0)41 543 990 Cell: +256 (0)782 538 586 Fax: +256 (0)415 43 982
www.kabiracountryclub.com
Email: kkolping@yahoo.com
Part of the Speke Group of hotels, the Kabira Country Club is located in the Kampala suburb of Bukoto. The hotel’s 95 rooms, suites and cottages are all furnished in a contemporary English style.
Kampala Kolping House is a modern guesthouse offering comfortable accommodation in a tranquil environment on the outskirts of Kampala and close to Makerere University.
The club is a popular conference venue and an ideal location for a wedding or a private party. Up to 2,000 can be accommodated in the gardens, or 800 for a poolside cocktail reception. There are five conference halls catering for up to 500 people.
The property has 20 spacious, self-contained single and double rooms each fully equipped with telephone facilities, a television and private balcony.
The bar, restaurant and coffee shop are open to nonmembers. Both Continental and Indian cuisine are available. The coffee shop is supplied with cakes and pastries baked on the premises. The club has squash courts, tennis courts, a basketball court and three swimming pools, including a half Olympic-sized pool. There is also a Jacuzzi, a sauna and a steam room.
There are conference facilities for up to 200 guests and a large garden for outdoor functions, parties and wedding receptions. The restaurant offers buffet and à la carte meals and there is a well-stocked bar. Transport to any destination can be arranged. For international travellers, airport drops and pick-ups can be scheduled.
Tel: +256 (0)414 309 000 Fax: +256 (0)414 259 130 Email: info@serena.co.ug www.serenahotels.com Opened in late 2006 and set in 17 acres, the Kampala Serena Hotel has brought five-star opulence to Uganda’s capital city. The Kampala Serena has 152 rooms and suites and takes its inspiration from Uganda’s lakes and rivers. The central feature is a 7 metre waterfall into a plunge pool with a surrounding pool terrace offering a magnificent swimming pool, a water park, a children’s pool, a pool bar, a bandstand and a multitude of poolside cocktail options. For fine dining there is the Italian Explorer restaurant with its Raiders of the Lost Ark theme. The Lakes and the Pearl of Africa are internationally styled restaurants offering world-class cuisine. The hotel has its own conference centre for the hosting of major international meetings. The hotel is now a member of Leading Hotels of the World, a prestigious luxury hospitality organisation that represents the worlds finest hotels, resorts and spas.
KINGDOM OF KATOMI
KINGS COUNTRY RESORT
Entebbe www.katomikingdom.com
Budo & Canadian Recreation Centre, Kampala
KYENGERA COUNTRY RESORT
Tel: +256 (0)782 914 552
Tel: +256 (0)772 491 896; (0)772 483 998
Kingdom of Katomi is located 3 km from Entebbe and is situated on the northern shore of Lake Victoria.
Email: kingscountryresort@yahoo.ca www.kingscountryresort.com
Email: kcountryclub@yahoo.com
The hotel has 56 rooms, each with a spectacular view of the gardens and lake. Next to the hotel is the Ambassadors’ residence, with four lovely rooms. The conference centre is a spacious and elegant building, with a pathway to the hotel and the Ambassadors’ residence. The centre has its own splendid view of Lake Victoria.
Perfectly located only 12 km from Kampala and 45 minutes from Entebbe Airport, Kings Country Resort is situated in a quiet, beautiful and historical village, overlooking the capital. The resort is perfect for those who wish to escape the noise and congestion of Kampala and relax in tranquil gardens. All the fully self-contained rooms feature satellite and LCD TVs, comfortable mattresses, mosquito nets, hot water and access to the DVD video library. There are also fitness facilities, book library, sports lounge with pool table, restaurant, fully stocked bar, conference facilities, swimming pool, business centre with internet and private lounges. As the Canadian Recreation Centre, Kings Resort hosts many functions throughout the year, such as Canada Day Celebrations.
Located 9km from Kampala city along Kampala-Masaka highway, Kyengera Country Resort is ideal for guests travelling to western Uganda. The hotels restaurant is spacious and serves delicious continental meals – the staff are welcoming and friendly. There is also a fully stocked bar where guests can relax and enjoy a beverage. The Kyengera Country Resort has 26 rooms – all lavishly decorated with clean spacious bathrooms. Facilities include a gym, sauna, steam bath, conference hall accommodating up to 500 people. The hotel offers a shuttle service to Kampala city or Entebbe airport.
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LAICO LAKE VICTORIA ENTEBBE HOTEL
LAKE VICTORIA RESORT/SUITES
LAKE VICTORIA SERENA RESORT
Plot 23/31, Circular Road PO Box 15, Entebbe
Entebbe Cell: +256 (0)772 587 402; 700 900
PO Box 37761, Kampala Lweza-Kigo Road, Off Entebbe Road
Tel: +256 (0)312 310 100 Fax: +256 (0)312 310 404
Lake Victoria Resort Hotel is located very close to Entebbe International Airport
Tel: +256 (0)41 712 1000 Fax: +256 (0)41 712 1550
Email: resa.lakevictoria@laicohotels.com www.laicohotels.com
The hotel has a European air to it and offers very scenic views over Lake Victoria.
Email: lakevictoria@serena.co.ug www.serenahotels.com
Just five minutes drive from the Entebbe International Airport, the Laico Lake Victoria Entebbe Hotel is a newly-refurbished four-star hotel located next to Entebbe Botanical Gardens.
Located on the shores of Africa’s largest lake, the Lake Victoria Serena Resort is styled to replicate the lines of a classically rustic Roman villa. This tranquil resort will offer both a contrast and an extension to the five-star profile of the flagship Kampala Serena Hotel.
Set in an extensive nine acre plot, the Laico Lake Victoria Entebbe Hotel is a classic old colonial-style property which enjoys panoramic views over Lake Victoria.
The resort will have a total of 124 rooms widely spaced around the terraced rose gardens and will offer a wide range of dining choices. The Citadel all-day restaurant offers extensive buffet breakfast and lunch choices while the à la carte evening menu features both an international and local cuisine. Relaxation spots include the extensive Lake View Pool Deck, the Courtyard Lounge and the Piano Bar Terrace.
The hotel’s 100 rooms are located on two floors and all are en-suite, have air conditioning and satellite television. There is a dining area with an outside terrace, two bars and a breakfast room. The swimming pool has its own bar and restaurant area. Meals include European style food, Indian and Chinese dishes, all of which can be enjoyed in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. The hotel also has a health club.
The resort is 30 km from Entebbe International Airport and 15 km from Kampala. Future developments on the property include a golf course, marina and luxury residential complex.
LE PETIT VILLAGE HOTEL
LINDSAY COTTAGES
LUMAS INN
Plot 1273, Ggaba Road PO Box 12721, Kampala
Plot 30, Lubowa Estate PO Box 33566, Kampala
Plot 36, Old Kampala Road PO Box 16248, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)312 265 530/4 Cell: +256 (0)772 500 501 Fax: +256 (0)414 510 465
Tel: +256 (0)414 200 587 Cell: +256 (0)782 535 696 Fax: +256 (0)414 200 475
Tel: +256 (0)414 345 267 Cell: +256 (0)772 440 037
Email: emily@lepetitvillage.net. www.lepetitvillage.net
Email: lbaliddawa@yahoo.com www.lindsaycottages.co.ug
The boutique Le Petit Village Hotel is located on Ggaba Road next to the United States Embassy and just 10 minutes from Kampala city centre.
Lindsay Cottages is a top-of-the-range boutique hotel located on Lubowa Hill, 2 km off Kampala-Entebbe road with a panoramic view of Lake Victoria.
There are 14 single and double rooms available at very affordable rates. All rooms are complete with satellite televisions and intercoms.
All 12 rooms are self-contained, air conditioned and equipped with LCD TVs, DVD player, wi-fi internet, direct-dial telephone and complimentary minibars.
The modern conference room accommodates 80 people is equipped with wireless internet service, an LCD projector (on hire) and is fully air-conditioned.
Facilities include a conference hall that seats up to 100 persons and a large restaurant with a selection of dishes.
The junior suites come complete with lounge, kitchen and bathtub.
The hotel features 10 spacious rooms all richly furnished and with no two the same. In addition there are also deluxe rooms, executive suites and a honeymoon suite.
Ample and secure parking with 24 hour security guards is available to all guests.
Guests can go for a relaxing swim or enjoy a view of Kampala from their own private terrace. Le Petit Village is famed for its gourmet dining at Le Château, where the restaurant’s Belgian chef serves mouth-watering dishes in an enchanting ambience.
The health club boasts a gymnasium, steam bath, sauna and swimming pool. Massage services are also available on appointment. A wide variety of local and international delicacies are available in the restaurant complemented by a well stocked bar serving all varieties of drinks.
Email: nasmainn@yahoo.com Lumas Inn is located at the heart of Kampala City overlooking Makerere University and Kasubi cultural sites.
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MAMBA POINT GUESTHOUSE
METROPOLE HOTEL KAMPALA
22 Akii Bua Road, Nakasero PO Box 7815, Kampala
Plot 51-53, Windsor Crescent PO Box 22774, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)31 256 3000 Fax: +256 (0)31 256 3219
Tel: +256 (0)414 391 000/1/2 Fax: +256 (0)414 391 015
Email: guesthouse@mamba-point.com www.mamba-point.com
Email: metropole@metropolekampala.com www.metropolekampala.com
The Mamba Point Guesthouse, Restaurant and Pizzeria are owned and run by Guido and Fiona Notari. Located in the upmarket Kampala suburb of Nakasero, within easy distance of the city centre, Mamba Point, with its three distinct elements, is one of the city’s best known establishments.
The Metropole Hotel Kampala overlooks the 12th fairway of Uganda Golf Course and is located close to the central business district. It consists of 36 modern standard deluxe rooms, eight business deluxe rooms and 16 club deluxe rooms.
The six-room guesthouse provides high quality accommodation and shares its location with the four-star Mamba Point Italian restaurant. Each en-suite room is fitted with large twin beds, air conditioning, DSTV, internet connection (both wired and wireless), minibar and wall safe. Guests have use of the property’s swimming pool, gym and sauna.
Irrespective of type, each room receives a free morning paper and turndown service and is equipped with satellite TV, tea/coffee maker, minibar, wireless internet connection and work desk. The hotel features a 24-hour coffee shop, Olives; the Oriental restaurant, for Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai dishes; and the Acacia Grill, serving barbecued meats.
MIREMBE RESORT BEACH Ssese Islands c/o 2nd Floor, Ganesh Plaza Entebbe Road, Kampala Cell: +256 (0)782 528 651 Email; reservations@miremberesort.com www.miremberesort.com It is little wonder that Mirembe translates to mean ‘peace’ – this charming beach resort is the epitome of relaxation. Mirembe Resort Beach is located on Bulaggala Island which is the largest of the 84 Ssese Islands. The beaches are clean and white, the water calm and the surrounding area is tranquil. The only way to reach the resort is by boat – guests are met by friendly staff at the pier on landing. All the accommodation has en-suite bathrooms and there is range of single, double or shared rooms. Although seemly cut-off from the rest of the world this beach paradise does have high-speed internet and DSTV.
There are two meeting rooms totalling 2,422 sq ft for conferences and seminars.
The highly rated restaurant serves an all day à la carte menu which can be enjoyed while overlooking beautiful views.
MOSA COURT APARTMENTS
MUKONO RESORT HOTEL
MUKWANO GUEST HOUSE
Plot 12, Shimon Road PO Box 2186, Kampala
PO Box 743, Mukono
Kampala Tel: +256 (0)772 434 939
Set in a Mediterranean-style garden, the popular al fresco Mamba Point pizzeria is a short distance away and serves authentic thin-crust pizza.
Tel: +256 (0)41 230 321, 230 292, 347 770/1/2 Fax: +256 (0)41 230 310 Email: mosa@mosaapartments.com www.mosaapartments.com Mosa Court Apartments is set in one of Kampala’s best locations and just a short walk from the central business district. All 119 apartments are air conditioned with fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, telephone and free internet connections. The property features its own health club offering a full range of treatments and services, equipped with a gym, swimming pool, sauna and steam baths and a beauty parlour. The Mosa Grill is the place for exotic cuisine and mouthwatering flavours: Continental, Oriental and African. The Mosa Garden serves charcoal grilled dishes and the Terrace Bar is perfect for that relaxing after-work drink. Mosa Court Apartments is also the place for meetings, conferences and banquets with seating capacity for up to 50 attendees and the latest in audio-visual equipment.
Tel: +256 (0)392 834 775 Cell: +256 (0)712 348 300 Email: reservations@mukonoresorthotel.com www.mukonoresorthotel.com Mukono Resort Hotel has 26 classic rooms which are self-contained, connected to DSTV with intercom facilities. It also has conference facilities, restaurant and bar services, gardens and shuttle services for airport pick ups, transfers and tour packages. The hotel is very accessible both from Entebbe airport and Kampala city. It is also a few kilometres from the source of the River Nile, Sezibwa Falls and the Namugongo Martyrs’ shrine. The Resort runs a weekly entertainment programme such as musical performances, cultural dances and comedy shows.
Email: swifco@infocom.co.ug This centrally located guest house is ideal for people looking for a comfortable place to stay in the heart of the city. The guest house offers bed and breakfast facilities. There are 30 comfortable rooms – all self-contained. In close proximity there are public markets and transport services. The guest house is also a short walk to several bars and clubs.
CENTRAL UGANDA
MUYENGA CLUB
NAMIREMBE GUEST HOUSE
NASMA INN
Plot 1792, Kisugu, PO Box 2255, Kampala
Plot 1085, Willis Road PO Box 14127, Kampala
Nakulabye PO Box 16248, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)414 266 319 Cell: +256 (0)752 627 033; (0)772 483 156 Fax: +256 (0)414 267 411
Tel: +256 (0)414 273 778 Fax: +256 (0)414 273 904
Email: muyengaclub@yahoo.com www.muyengaclub.com
Email: ngh@utonline.co.ug www.namirembe-guesthouse.com
A warm welcome awaits guests when they get to Muyenga Club, which as its name suggests is set in the quiet affluent suburb of Muyenga and is just 15 mins from Kampala city centre.
Namirembe Guest House is operated by the Church Commissioners. In fact, it began life as a monastery and a retreat. The property is just five minutes by car from the city centre and commands truly magnificent views of Kampala.
Tailored for the budget-conscious traveller, the club is equipped with 16 tastefully furnished guest rooms, meeting venues for up to 70 day delegates and boasts the latest audio visual equipment. Muyenga Club is also a favourite wedding venue hosting over 400 guests.
The guest house has meeting rooms ranging from 50 to 100 seats capacity, fully equipped with the latest conferencing facilities. The Kaije coffee and fruit bar can also be used for conferences.
Dining options include an à la carte restaurant and a grill bar by the pool
Rooms, which all have TV, are inexpensive and come complete with breakfast.
Recreational facilities include , swimming pool, sauna and steam baths, gym and squash courts.
A business centre provides internet access as well as other services such as faxing, copying, printing and scanning. A beauty salon offers hair-styling, massages and manicures.
Whether its on business or pleasure, the Muyenga Club guarantees a memorable and productive stay.
Tel: +256 (0)414 532 268 Cell: +256 (0)772 440 037 Email: godfreymabiriizi@yahoo.co.uk Nasma Inn is located at the heart of Kampala city overlooking Makerere University and Kasubi cultural sites. There are single and double rooms available at affordable rates. All rooms are complete with satellite televisions and intercoms. There is a large conference hall that seats up to 100 people and a restaurant serving a selection of dishes. Ample and secure parking is available with 24 hour guards.
A 24-hour shuttle service operates to and from Entebbe Airport.
NEW GLORIA HOTEL
NILE GUEST HOUSE
NOB VIEW HOTEL
PO Box 9006, Plot 90, William Street, Kampala
13/15 Nanso Road, Njeru PO Box 556, Jinja
Plot 6, Commercial Road, off Ntinda-Bukoto Road PO Box 4339, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)43 122 226 Email: info@nileguesthouse.com
Tel: +256 (0)412 86 366 Fax: +256 (0)412 86 367
www.nileguesthouse.com
Email: info@nobviewhotel.com www.nobviewhotel.com
Tel: +256 (0)41 257 797; 257790 Fax: +256 (0)41 234 265 The New Gloria Hotel is located in Kampala city centre with easy accessibility to all the tourist areas and commercial centres making it an ideal choice for leisure or business travellers. The hotel is intimate, consisting of just 21 self-contained rooms – all with televisions and telephones. The restaurant serves a selection of International and local cuisine depending on preference. There is also a large bar area where guests can enjoy a sociable atmosphere. New Gloria Hotel is expert at organising functions and parties in the large on-site conference facilities.
Nile Guest House began only three years ago with three guests rooms – due to its success it now has 24 guest rooms and eight modern apartments. Located in Jinja, Nile Guest House is the perfect accommodation for guests looking to enjoy all that the town has to offer. Nile Guest house provides cost-effective services for both international and local guests on holiday or business trips. Nile Guest house is a five minute walk from Nile Breweries or from the Jinja Kampala highway in the proximity to the central business district. The quiet setting of the guest house provides all guests with a relaxed atmosphere and top class service. All rooms come fitted with DSTV, fans and are decorated with the finest arts collected from Africa.
The Nob View Hotel is located in the quiet Kampala suburb of Ntinda, about 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre. The hotel has 64 rooms, all with work desk, telephone and DSTV. The hotel has extensive conference and banqueting facilities. The hotel’s peaceful location makes it an attractive venue for seminars, workshops and conferences. In terms of relaxation, there is a sauna, steam bath and massage room. A swimming pool is under construction. The restaurant serves mouth-watering dishes with African, English, Continental and Chinese influences as well as tasty nyama choma (roasted meat). Beers, cocktails, wines and spirits are served in the sports bar, with its giant TV screens, which doubles as a venue for receptions, kasiki (pre-wedding parties), graduations, etc.
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PAL SUITES
PALAIS DACHA HOTEL
PO Box 70786, Kampala
Mutungo Hill, Engineers’ Close PO Box 24524, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)412 001 65; 755 24 Email: reservations@palsuites.com or palsuites@palsuites.com
Tel: +256 (0)782 879 490
www.palsuites.com
Email: pdguesthouse@hotmail.com www.palaisdacha.net
Pal Suites located in Zana, a short drive from Entebbe International Airport.
Palais Dacha Hotel takes its name from the French word for palace and the Russian for forest retreat.
The atmosphere is quiet and serene away from the hustle and noise of the city.
This family-managed facility is housed in a palatial villa in the serene upmarket Mutungo Hill, just 15 minutes by car south-east of Kampala.
This luxury hotel has 14 double and deluxe rooms. All rooms are individually furnished and stylishly decorated and equipped with satellite, television, intercom, and refrigerator and supplied with complimentary bottled water as well as room service on arrival. The hotel’s restaurant offers traditional cuisine and a range of tempting dishes. The bar features two big TV screens and is a great place to watch TV and has cooling beverages.
The flexible configuration of Palais Dacha allows for various combinations, including two and threebedroom apartments. Room and laundry services are offered. There is 24hour security. Each room is equipped with direct-dial telephones and DSTV. There is a bar and restaurant.
PEARL GARDENS BEACH RESORT Room 27, Level 4, Shri Ganesh Plaza, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)41 349 107 Cell: +256 (0)772 372 164; (0)774 977 163 Email: info@pearlgardensbeach.com Email: reservations@pearlgardensbeach.com www.pearlgardensbeach.com Pearl Gardens Beach is an eco-tourist facility located in Lake Victoria Kalangala District- Ssese Islands. The resort currently occupies 10 acres of gardens and another 20 acres of indigenous fruit trees have recently been planted. Accommodation consists 30 camping tents, a 20roomed guest house and 10 exclusive cottages all located on a 200 metre stretch of white sand beach. The resort offers conference facilities with a conference hall that can accommodate 200 people.
The hotel also offers catering services for small and large scale events.
In addition, Palais Dacha Hotel can offer camping facilities. Tours and safaris can be arranged throughout Uganda, including trekking in the Rwenzoris and gorilla tracking in Bwindi.
POPE PAUL MEMORIAL HOTEL
PRIMROSE SUITES
PROTEA HOTEL
Nabunya Road, Mengo PO Box 14329, Kampala
Plot 19 Luthuli Drive, Bugolobi PO Box 72015, Kampala
PO Box 9421, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)412 72 456
Tel: +256 (0)414 220 271 fax: +256 (0)414 220 270
Email: info@proteakla.co.ug
Email: reservations@primrosesuites.co.ug www.primosesuites.co.ug
Situated in Kampala’s upmarket and leafy Kololo district, the Protea Hotel Kampala offers guests fourstar luxury and five-star service close to Kampala central business district and within easy walking distance of Uganda Golf Club.
Pope Paul Memorial Hotel is a large hotel which has a long history in Kampala. The hotel offers its guests a splendid ambience with a magnificent décor.
Primrose Suites offers a modern and comfortable accommodation in the suburban Kampala setting of Bugolobi. There are 25 rooms ranging from single, double and interconnected family rooms. Rooms are air-conditioned with telephones, internet connection and satellite television. Primrose Suites caters for conferences for about 50 people and has three meeting rooms providing modern conference amenities. They also have a cosmopolitan restaurant, a gym and swimming pool. An aerobics centre is currently under construction as is a new state-of-the-art gym and health club.
Pearl Gardens Beach is ideal for holiday makers who wish to enjoy nature walks, bird viewing, sport fishing, canoeing, and lots of other beach games. It is also popular with corporate clients, honeymooners, and writers.
Tel: +256 (0)782 897 458
The hotel comprises 59 spacious air conditioned and en-suite rooms plus 16 sumptuous suites, all in a highly contemporary style. Each room has a flat-screen satellite TV. There is a lively bar and a restaurant offering a range of tempting dishes. Add to this a business centre, limited room service and 24-hour reception and you have the perfect choice of accommodation in the heart of Uganda’s capital. There are conference facilities for up to 300 delegates.
CENTRAL UGANDA
RIDAR HOTEL
ROYAL IMPALA HOTEL
ROYAL SUITES
Kampala-Jinja Road PO Box 7627, Kampala
Plot 2, Walugembe Close, Munyonyo PO Box 27530, Kampala
14 Binayomba Road, off Luthuli Avenue Bugolobi, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)414 290 697 Fax: +256 (0)41 290 299
Tel: +256 (0)414 577 413
Tel: +256 (0)41 505 818
Email: info@royalimpalahotel.com www.royalimpalahotel.com
Email: royal@royalsuites.co.ug www.royalsuites.co.ug
Royal Impala Hotel is strategically situated close to Lake Victoria shores, in the Munyonyo suburb that offers a serene natural environment surrounded by the hills of Munyonyo, Buziga, Makindye and Masajja
Kampala’s Royal Suites complex is set in the upmarket suburb of Bugolobi.
Email: sales@ridarhotel.com Email: ridarhotel@infocom.co.ug www.ridarhotel.com Ridar Hotel is a modern three star hotel conveniently situated along Kampala-Jinja highway within the village of Seeta. The hotel rooms range from standard doubles, twins, singles and executives. All rooms are equipped with phones, refrigerators and TVs complete with international news and sports coverage. Alternatively guests can stay in ‘African Cottages’ which are large and spacious. Its location itself offers an opportunity to enjoy comfort away from the hustle and bustle of the city while its quiet and friendly surrounding help guests to relax.
The hotel offers 38 self-contained flats and cottages which are well-kept and spacious. The Royal Impala Hotel Business Centre is open 24 hours every day of the year. The friendly staff assist with conferences and help with any requirement including faxing, photocopying and scanning. There is also high speed wireless internet access. Guest can dine at one of the two onsite restaurants – Green Adonia Terrace or Thom Tree Corner – both of which serve delicious local authentic and international dishes.
The philosophy of the hotel is the four C’s motto: care, courtesy, comfort and convenience.
There are 90 individually designed suites with a choice of single, double or triple-room units. Each is equipped with kitchen and sitting and dining rooms as well as DSTV. The bedrooms have personal safes, large wardrobes and treated mosquito nets. Bathtubs are all fitted with Jacuzzis. Junior suites have a choice of king-size or two doublesize beds. Studio suites also offer a choice of king-size or two double-size beds. One-bedroom suites sleep two people. Two-bedroom suites sleep between two and four people and three-bedroom suites sleep up to six. Royal Suites is ideal for both long-stay and short-stay guests and is popular with multinational companies.
SEB HOTEL
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL
SILVER SPRINGS HOTEL
Kampala
Plot 8/10 Ternan Avenue, PO Box 11726, Kampala
Box 734, Kampala
Cell: +256 (0)772 530 820 Email: mulumbamark@yahoo.com
Tel: +256 (0)414 250 366; 425 0372 Cell: +256 (0)712 619 755 Fax: +256 (0)414 236 212
Tel: +256 (0)414 221 231 Fax: +256 (0)414 236 361
Located in a busy and bustling area, Seb Hotel is a newly opened hotel offering accommodation to both business and leisure travellers.
Email: hotel@shangri-la.co.ug www.shangri-la.co.ug
There are 13 large rooms – each with a lounge area, separate bedroom and bathroom.
Shangri-la Hotel (formerly Shanghai Hotel) is centrally located in Kampala and opposite the Kampala Club. The hotel offers a range of complimentary services, including Continental buffet breakfast, laundry, shoe polishing, high-speed internet in all rooms, plus international and local direct dialling and fax at regular rates.
The restaurant and bar area is a great place to relax and enjoy some of Uganda’s mouthwatering traditional dishes and great beers.
Email: church@lonrho.com Silver Springs Hotel is situated at the Hurlingham roundabout, which is out of the city’s bustle in a serene and peaceful environment. The hotel offers a host of facilities ranging from a beautifully designed pool next to a health club. The hotel has excellent conference and banquet facilities, a wonderful courtyard restaurant with delicious food. There is also a relaxing luxury out door bar.
The hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. All rooms are tastefully furnished with en-suite facilities, satellite television, cooling, refreshment facilities, laptop-sized safes and telephones with external and internal dialling.
This hotel offers 124 tastefully furnished double rooms including eight inter-connected family rooms and five executive suites. Rooms in the Silver Springs Hotel come equipped with a private bathroom, telephone facilities and television.
The popular Shanghai Restaurant & Bar serves original authentic Chinese cuisine.
24 hour room service, private and adequate parking bays, back-up generator service and treated clean water are offered.
A business centre includes internet access plus fax and photocopier. Newly renovated air conditioned meeting rooms are available for up to 60 people, including breakout rooms, a reception and bar area.
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SKY HOTEL INTERNATIONAL
SOPHIE’S MOTEL
SPEKE HOTEL
Plot 1423, Ntinda-Kiwatule PO Box 34044, Kampala
Plot 3, Alice Reef Close PO Box 730, Entebbe
Plot 7-9, Nile Avenue, PO Box 7036, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)414 240 243 Fax: +256 (0)414 240 300
Tel: +256 (0)414 321 370; 320 885 Fax: +256 (0)414 320 897
Tel: +256 (0)414 259 221/4; 235 332/5 Fax: +256 (0)414 235 345
Email: info@skyhoteluganda.com www.skyhoteluganda.com
Email: booking@sophiesmotel.co.ug
Email: spekehotel@spekehotel.com www.spekehotel.com
Opened in late 2003, the Sky Hotel International is located in a quiet residential area 10 km from Kampala city centre and just 100 metres from the northern bypass. The hotel has 30 rooms with free internet service, all self-contained with telephones and TV. It is ideal for both business visitors and tourists. The fully stocked bar and Copa Cabana restaurant offer a wide range of both local and imported beverages plus snacks, barbecue and a buffet. The Garden has a large TV screen with satellite channels and can host private lunches and dinners, business meetings, wedding receptions and other events.
Situated in Entebbe’s Bugonga residential area, overlooking Lake Victoria and close to the international airport, Sophie’s Motel is a perfect overnight stop for travellers flying into and out of Uganda. When booked in advance, there is a free shuttle service to and from the airport on arrival and departure for all guests. All rooms are spacious and self-contained, with telephones and TVs connected to DSTV. Deluxe rooms are fitted with TV and a minibar. There are also cottages with similar facilities. The Motel’s Breeze restaurant and bar is open until 23.00 and offers a snacks menu with a selection of delicacies.
The hotel also offers conference services for between 20 and 100 people.
There are conference facilities for up to 30 people. Internet facilities are available.
SPEKE RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE
SPORTS VIEW HOTEL
Munyonyo, PO Box 7036, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)414 227 111; (0)414 227 434 Fax: +256 (0)31 222 7110 Email: spekeresort@spekeresort.com www.spekeresort.com The Speke Resort & Conference Centre is situated at Munyonyo, 12 km from Kampala, on the shores of Lake Victoria. It is Uganda’s top conference location. In fact, the property was chosen as the venue for the 2007 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The resort’s 60 cottages and one/two-bedroom apartments all have sitting rooms with bar, dining/kitchen area, balcony, DSTV and internet access. There is a large pool, gym and other sports facilities, plus Uganda’s only equestrian centre. The resort is an ideal location for weddings and banquets, either outside or in one of the banqueting halls. There are 10 conference rooms including a 1,000seat ballroom. The Stables Restaurant, close to the equestrian centre, specialises in Continental and Indian cuisine. There is a fully equipped business centre.
Kampala-Jinja Road, Kireka PO Box 7, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)41 286 013 Cell: +256 (0)712 931 993 Fax: +256 (0)41 286 195 Email: info@sportsviewhoteluganda.com www.sportsviewhoteluganda.com Opened in 1994 and sited close to the Nelson Mandela National Stadium on the Kampala-Jinja Road, the 120room Sports View Hotel is the ideal location for fans attending events at the stadium. It is also conveniently close to Kampala and within comparatively easy access to Jinja. All rooms are self-contained and come with DSTV, air conditioning and a fridge. There is a swimming pool, health club with steam bath, sauna and massage room as well as daily aerobic work-outs. Le Soufflé Restaurant serves buffet lunches and dinners, while the Crane Restaurant offers table d’hôte and à la carte meals. The well stocked Safari bar, with a 40-inch TV, is the perfect place to watch major sporting events. There is also the Minimus bar, for guests only.
Built in the 1920s, Kampala’s Speke Hotel is the oldest hotel in Uganda, named after the British explorer John Hannington Speke. The property offers all the charm of a bygone era. The hotel is situated in the heart of Kampala, close to banks and shopping and business centres. It has 50 spacious en-suite rooms with air conditioning, private balconies and plasma DSTV with built-in DVD. There are several themed restaurants, including Italian and Indian, and one of Uganda’s best known cocktail bars, the Rock Bar. The Rock Garden Cafe is a Continental-style restaurant with a wide-ranging à la carte menu, including a barbecue grill. The hotel’s Italian-run restaurant, Mammamia Pizzeria & Restaurant, specialises in fresh pizzas, pastries, pastas and Continental food as well as takeaways.
CENTRAL UGANDA
SSESE ISLANDS BEACH HOTEL
SSESSE PALM BEACH RESORT
TAL COTTAGES
Buggala Island c/o PO Box 11609, Kampala
c/o Room 29b, Colline House Shopping Arcade
Rubaga-Kabusu Road PO Box 71377, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)41 422 0065 Cell: +256 (0)772 408 244; 845 905 Fax: +256 (0)41 4220242 Email: sibh@sseseislandsbeachhotel.com www.sseseislandsbeachhotel.com Located on a white sand beach on Buggala Island, the Ssese Islands Beach Hotel is set under a canopy of natural tropical forest. The hotel combines a romantic ambience and gracious living with first-class recreational facilities and services to create a unique tropical island holiday location. Accommodation comprises a row of self-contained cottages located just 30 metres from the beach. There is also a campsite with toilets and showers. All rooms are self-contained with a balcony. A sumptuous buffet breakfast is served each morning. The hotel is famed for its barbecues, served around a campfire on the beach. The hotel can accommodate up to 120 attendees for conferences, workshops and seminars. Recreational activities comprise lake swimming and water sports, canoeing, beach volleyball, fishing and guided forest walks.
Pilkington Road, PO Box 3487, Kampala Cell: +256 (0)772 503 315; 368 742; 750 331
Tel: +256 (0)41 273 330
Email: info@islandssese.com www.islandssese.com
Email: reservations@talcottages.com www.talcottages.co.ug
Located at Lutoboka point on Bugala Island, the Ssese Palm Beach Resort is a small, scenic family resort in a unique quiet environment.
Located near Kabala Lake, on the Rubaga-Kabusu Road, about 5 km from Kampala city centre, Tal Cottages is a popular conference and party venue for up to 600 guests.
The resort is made up of thatched self-contained bandas with hot water, all looking out over a long beach and with the rich forest surrounding them. The cottages range from the ‘Millennium’ cottage that is complete with a kitchenette: perfect for couples on honeymoon to the Royal cottages and the smaller executive cottages. The resort also has camping facilities. Nature walks, monkey and bird watching, swimming, and beach volleyball are some of the activities that guests at the Ssese Palm Beach Resort can enjoy. Evening camp fires are regularly arranged on the resort’s private beach.
Accommodation consists of the Gardens of Babylon and Palm Gardens. The Gardens of Babylon features self-contained cottage rooms – either classic, executive, standard or spacious mini suite. Palm Gardens comprises full-size apartments with two bedrooms, a lounge and kitchenette among other amenities. The property’s Sunday family brunch is particular popular. Tal Cottages is also renowned for its Continental and African dishes. Tal Cottages has two large swimming pools.
Meetings, conferences and wedding receptions can be organised and held in the seminar hall.
THE COLLEGE INN
THE EMIN PASHA HOTEL
MACKINNON SUITES
Wandegeya, Kampala
27 Akii Bua Road, Nakasero PO Box 23825, Kampala
Plot 15 Mackinnon Road, Nakasero, PO Box 1946, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)414 236 977/8/9
Tel: +256 (0)752 234 686 Cell: +256 (0)712 333 336
Tel: +256 (0)312 283 161, (0)41 453 3835, Cell: +256 (0)772 897 710, (0)782 674 771 Email: reservations@collegeinn.co.ug www.collegeinn.co.ug
Email: info@eminpasha.com www.eminpasha.com
Established in 1974 The College Inn has grown into a 46 room city budget hotel with a reputation for excellence in the provision of accommodation, bar and restaurant services. The hotel consists of 20 executive and 26 standard rooms located on four floors.
The Emin Pasha Hotel is part of Wildplaces Africa, a collection of properties in Uganda. The hotel is named in honour of Emin Pasha, a German doctor, naturalist and linguist.
The College Inn is located on Bombo Road, the high street of Kampala’s famous university town of Wandegeya. The ‘Teachers Grill’ Restaurant serves a variety of mouth-watering food and has a good reputation. The modern ‘Star Bar’ offers soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits and the large TV shows all the current sporting events. There is also the ‘Flora Hall’ which hosts all sorts of functions ranging from conferences and prayer meetings to parties.
Located near the city centre and within walking distance of the central business district and many embassies and foreign missions, the hotel is set in two acres of tropical gardens with mature trees, flowering shrubs and scented vines. The Emin Pasha evokes an earlier age when good taste, gentle service, ambience and comfort were the hallmarks of a good hotel, and has achieved a harmonious balance between old and new. The Emin Pasha has only 20 rooms and a self-contained apartment. The Fez restaurant and wine bar, with its strong panAfrican and Asian influences, is open to the public as well as to guests.
Email: 15makinnon@gmail.com www.15mackinnon.com The MacKinnon All Suite Hotel is located in the heart of Kampala’s Nakasero district and will open its doors in 2010. The 65 guest suites are located round an interior courtyard. The rooms are on average of 750 sq ft. Facilities include a large fully equipped gym, four executive meeting rooms and underground parking. The Asian Fusion Restaurant is ideal for evening dinners and an all-day Veranda Restaurant is great for light-bites.
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THE PACIFIC HOTEL Plot 28, William Street PO Box 31115, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)414 340 920 Cell: +256 (0)782 476 976; (0)773 178 938 Email: reservations@thepacifichotel.com The Pacific Hotel Uganda prides itself on offering great accommodation at excellent value for money. The rooms are neutrally decorated with superior single and superior double available. All rooms are equipped with telephones and satellite TV. The price of the rooms includes breakfast.
THE SANCTUM APARTMENT HOTEL Plot 343, Entebbe Road, Kitala Tel:+256 (0)312 282597 Cell: +256 (0)772 430 424 www.thesanctum.co.ug The Sanctum is a boutique hotel that is located in a typical Ugandan village setting, it opened its doors to the public in April 2009 and offers accommodation in the form of 11 self contained apartments, all with 24hour satellite TV, fridge, and telephone.. Food and beverages are served in a delightful outdoor restaurant looking out onto spacious gardens. The state of art conference facility is perfect for ballroom banquets, corporate meetings, seminars/workshops and other functions. There is ample parking available and the hotel also operates a 24-hour shuttle service to the airport.
TOURIST HOTEL Plot 9, Market Street (just opposite Nakasero Market), PO Box 7036, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)414 251 471/2 Fax: +256 (0)414 251 473 Cell: +256 (0)752 711 719 Email: touristhotelkampala@gmail.com www.touristhotel.net www.sseseislandsbeachhotel.com Kampala’s Tourist Hotel is part of the Speke Group and offers good quality accommodation at budget rates in a downtown location All 70 rooms are tastefully decorated and offer en-suite accommodation, study area and DSTV. There is a choice of twin, double and single rooms. The hotel is the ideal place for meetings, conferences, private parties and wedding receptions. There are two fully renovated air conditioned conference halls which can provide different seating layouts and offer a capacity of up to 100 participants. The hotel can assist with flip charts, overhead projector and refreshments as required. The business centre is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The centre offers internet, email and fax facilities, together with photocopying and secretarial services.
VICTORIA PANORAMA HOTEL
VICTORIA TRAVEL HOTEL
ZAMO HOTELS
Tank Hill, Masese
Ggaba Road, P0 Box 3236, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)434 121 114 Cell: +256 (0)752 357 224; (0)772 496 986
Tel: +256 (0)415 01 084 Cell: +256 (0)772 406 065
Plot 5/7, Lubogo Lane PO Box 446, Jinja
Email: panorama@utlonline.co.ug or Email: kasolo.nfc@infocom.co.ug www.victoriapanorama.com
Email: victoriatravelhotel@yahoo.co.uk www.victoriatravelhotel.com
Located on Tank Hill Masese in Jinja, overlooking Lake Victoria, the Victoria Panorama Hotel is the ideal place to stay while enjoying the thrills of tourist attractions in Eastern region. The hotel has a homely atmosphere with a conducive environment for research, meetings and peaceful weekends. There are spacious en-suite bathrooms fitted with both showers, and washbasins, and other amenities. Victoria Panorama Hotel is a perfect venue for exclusive dinners or private function. Meals are served either at as buffet or a la carte.
Whether booking a conference or planning a romantic getaway, Victoria Travel Hotel is a scenic and relaxed place to stay. The rooms are specially designed for ultimate comfort. The bar has a great range of drinks to choose from, including lagers, whiskies, brandys and wines. The restaurant offers great food which can be enjoyed in a great atmosphere, looking out into the serene manicured gardens. With Lake Victoria being just 200 meters away, the hotel is ideally located for all the fun activities this area has to offer.
Tel: +256 (0)434 120 837 Fax: +256 (0)434 123 819 Email: zamohotels@utlonline.co.ug Using Zamo Hotels as a base, guests are able to make trips to Lake Victoria, Bujagali Falls, the Mabira Forest, the chimpanzee sanctuary and enjoy white-water rafting, bunjee jumping while also participating in golf and horse-riding.
WESTERN UGANDA
ARCADIA COTTAGES
AGIP MOTEL MBARARA
ANKOLE RIVERLINE HOTEL
PO Box 516, Bunyonyi Road, Kabale
Mbarara
Mbarara
Email: arcadiacottages@yahoo.com www.traveluganda.co.ug/arcadiacottages
Tel: +256 (0)485 21 615 Fax: +256 (0)485 20 575 Cell: +256 (0)7112 1 6155
Tel: +256 (0)485 421 074 Cell: +256 (0)772 686 679
Arcadia Cottages is set in some of the loveliest scenery in the world, overlooking Lake Bunyonyi, with a view of the scenic islands in the lake.
Email: reservations@agipmotelmbarara.co.ug www.agipmotelmbarara.com
The cottages are majestically set on a hillside in a 14 acre garden. All rooms are self-contained with a view of the lake from any window.
The Agip Motel is conveniently located in south-west Uganda, near Mbarara town and a three to four-hour drive from Kampala on the Mbarara-Masaka highway.
It is 10 minutes’ drive from Mbarara town and has been recently modified and decorated with the beautifully designed 3 star facilities, including Intercom and DSTV from rooms.
While staying at Arcadia Cottages, guests can go boating, bird watching, donkey riding and bicycle riding. Or simply unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The motel is known for its international cuisine and offers a well stocked bar and a surprisingly extensive wine cellar.
Executive suites comprise modern architectural finishes. Deluxe and twin rooms are cost effective and selfcontained
The resort benefits from a pleasant restaurant, a bar and also provides internet accessibility and conference facilities.
BUNYONYI OVERLAND RESORT PO Box 710, Kabale Tel: +256 (0)772 409 510 Fax +256 (0)486 423 072 Email: highland@imul.com or Email: resort@bunyonyioverland.com www.bunyonyioverland.com Bunyonyi Overland Resort is situated on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, famed for its otters and crayfish, in south-west Uganda, about 410 km south-west of Kampala. The resort has been constructed using local materials and comprises 12 self-contained cottages and 10 furnished safari tents on raised platforms with shared bathrooms. There are also camping facilities and the opportunity to rent a mobile tent. Each cottage has panoramic views of the lake and offers both twin-bedded and double-bedded occupancy options. Each room has a small private terrace. Electric lighting and power points are provided for the comfort of guests. There is a pair of two-bedroom family cottages with a fully equipped kitchen, DSTV/GTV and a barbecue area. Four other rooms make up a terrace block. Lighting and power points are provided.
Ankole Riverline Hotel is located adjacent to Mbarara bridge on Kabale Road.
In terms of accommodation, the Agip Motel has a choice of executive suites, plus single and double rooms, each with its own style and character. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, including hot showers. Suites comprise hand-crafted furniture, instant water heaters, TV and intercom telephone and private back doors to the parking area and garden.
BUNYONYI SAFARIS RESORT 7 Portal Avenue PO Box 26905, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)312 261 001/2; (0)414 347 460. Fax: +256 (0)414 345 605. Email: info@bunyonyi.com www.bunyonyi.com A swimmer’s paradise, a bird watcher’s dream come true – Lake Bunyonyi is the deepest lake in Africa, second deepest in the world. The Bunyonyi Safaris Resort offers rustic cottages and tents along the lake shore as well as a fantastic onsite restaurant. Bunyonyi Safaris is the best way to experience the area in comfort and style. They arrange excursions to the local islands, great bird-watching safaris and also The beautiful surroundings of Lake Bunyonyi make this the perfect destination for people who love the outdoors.
BIRDNEST@BUNYONYI RESORT Lake Bunyonyi, Kabale District PO Box 3243, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)754 353 560 Email: info@birdnestatbunyonyi.com www.birdnestatbunyonyi.com Opening its doors in December 2009, Birdnest@ Bunyonyi Resort is a luxurious hotel built on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi. Homely and tranquil, the hotel is an oasis of serenity with breathtaking views. Each of the 10 guest rooms features double beds, large bathroom and their own balcony with views over the lake. The second phase of the project will extend to 15 lodges – a number of which will ‘float’ in the lake. Guests can unwind in a lounge area furnished with comfortable seats and enjoy drinks from the bar, or simply relax by the natural ecological swimming pool. Free internet is available for to all guests.
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CLOUDS MOUNTAIN GORILLA LODGE c/o Wildplaces Africa, 17 Kyadondo Road Nakasero, Kampala Tel +256 (0)414 251 182; Cell: +256 (0)772 489 497 E-mail: info@wildplacesafrica.com www.wildplacesafrica.com High on Nteko Ridge, on the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge enjoys breathtaking views in the shadow of three volcanoes.
HOTEL KASH
KAROS COUNTRY CLUB
Plot 5, Bananuka Drive PO Box 1228, Mbarara
Ruharo-Mbarara Road, Mbarara
Tel: +256 (0)382 271 584
E-mail: alfekora@yahoo.com
E-mail: hotelkash@yahoo.com Hotel Kash is truly a ‘home away from home’. The hotel offers 20 deluxe single, double and twin bedded rooms, a restaurant, a spacious bar, a conference hall and a business centre.
This lodge, a first in Uganda, has been built as a partnership between the Nkuringo Community Development Fund, the United States Agency for International Development, the International Gorilla Conservation Programme and the Uganda Wildlife Authority. With the ultimate goal of protecting the natural habitat of the mountain gorilla, the lodge will directly benefit the community of Nkuringo. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge was built to cater to those who track the Nkuringo group of gorillas, situated on the southern side of Bwindi. The lodge opened in August 2008.
LAKE KITANDARA TENTED CAMP
LEVASTA INN
c/o Lake Kitandara Tours & Travel Ltd
Tel: +256 (0)486 22 555 Cell: +256 (0)772 468 091
Tel: +256 (0)312 277 304 Cell: +256 (0)772 515 672 E-mail: kitanda@infocom.co.ug www.adventurecamps.co.ug Located next to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp comprises 20 luxury tents, each named after a local species of bird. The camp enjoys fabulous views over the forest, which is home to the endangered mountain gorilla. All tents are luxuriously appointed and have bathrooms fitted with hot/cold showers and bathtubs. The emphasis is on the finest international cuisine using the very best local ingredients. The bar overlooks the forest and has a large selection of drinks. The camp is solar powered.
Kabale
Email: kwesigaho@yahoo.com Levasta Inn is small and friendly hotel located in the centre of Kabale town. The inn has only five bedrooms which are all large with comfortable beds. There is also a restaurant serving delicious food in a tranquil setting.
Tel: +256 (0)772 502 978 Located in the Mbarara district, in south-west Uganda, the Karos Country Club has just 15 rooms and six cottages. All room rates include bed and breakfast. Mbarara is located about 260 km from Kampala and was named after a mispronunciation of the word Mbarara, a type of grass. It serves as a good overnight stop for visitors heading for the Mountains of the Moon region in the west of the country.
WESTERN UGANDA
MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON HOTEL Plot 4, Nyaika Avenue, Fort Portal Tel: +256 (0)483 423 200; (0)483 422 632 Fax: +256 (0)483 422 631 Email: info@mountainsofthemoon.co.ug www.mountainsofthemoon.co.ug Reopened in 2007 after an extensive three-year programme of refurbishment, the Mountains of the Moon Hotel is one of Uganda’s most elegant properties. The hotel is located just 10 minutes’ walk from Fort Portal, the gateway town for the Rwenzori mountains. The hotel’s 33 fully appointed rooms all have sleek hand-carved furniture in natural woods. All rooms have free internet access. The hotel’s restaurants look out over lush gardens and feature fusion cuisine, blending local Ugandan, European and African flavours, and an exclusive bar offering world-class wines and award-winning beers. The focal point is an open fireplace featuring a traditional tiled brick chimney and hearth with a wood fire.
MWEYA SAFARI LODGE
OXFORD INN
Queen Elizabeth National Park c/o Marasa Central Reservations Plot 96-98, 5th Street Industrial Area, Kampala
Plot 12, Bananuka Drive Mbarara
Tel: +256 (0)312 260 260/1 Fax: +256 (0)312 260 262 Email: mweyaparaa@africaonline.co.ug www.mweyalodge.com One of East Africa’s most luxurious lodges, Mweya Safari Lodge is located in Queen Elizabeth National Park and overlooks the 36 km Kazinga Channel that links Lake Edward and Lake George. In addition to game viewing and birdwatching opportunities within the national park, Mweya is a base for trips to the nearby Rwenzoris, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Maramagambo Forest.
Amenities include a health club and swimming pool, while the local golf course is close by.
Accommodation comprises the Queen’s Cottage, Presidential Cottage, Royal Cottage, suites and deluxe rooms. The lodge is famed for its fine dining and the Kazinga restaurant serves global cuisine, either indoors or al fresco. Special barbecues and traditional dancers are highlights of each Saturday evening. An infinity pool provides fabulous views of the Channel. The lodge has a health club, a business centre and gift shop.
PARAA SAFARI LODGE
PRIMATE LODGE KIBALE
Murchison Falls National Park C/o Marasa Central Reservations Plot 96-98, 5th Street Industrial Area, Kampala
c/o Great Lakes Safaris Ltd 1st floor, Susie House, Ggaba Road PO Box 33024, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)312 260 260/1 Fax: +256 (0)312 260 262
Tel: +256 (0)414 267 153; Cell: (0)772 426 368
Email: mweyaparaa@africaonline.co.ug www.paraalodge.com Set in a small area of landscaped gardens, the Paraa Safari Lodge is located in the 3,840 sq km Murchison Falls National Park, the largest national park in Uganda, and 325 km from Kampala. Elevated above the falls on its north side, the 54-room lodge enjoys breathtaking views and is a haven of style and serenity. In the past, the lodge has played host to major international dignitaries and celebrities – and that heritage can still be found at the now fully restored property. There is a lounge, bar and restaurant and the lodge is renowned for its good food, tempting guests with a range of cooking styles including Continental and Asian. Guests can take a boat trip to the foot of the falls or trek to the top. There are also fishing and game drives to undertake.
Email: info@ugandalodges.com www.ugandalodges.com Primate Lodge Kibale comprises eight safari tents on wooden platforms and recently renovated cottages. Each tent or cottage is tastefully decorated in African style, with comfortable twin beds, large windows and en-suite bathroom. For the adventurous, there is the Sky Tree House, 10 to 15 minute’s walk from the main lodge and overlooking an elephant wallow. The Tree House contains a simple bedroom and basic washing/toilet facilities at the foot of the tree. There is also a well-maintained campsite with shared washing facilities available for backpackers who want to bring their own tent. The dining room serves local and international meals. A well-stocked bar provides fresh coffee, cold beers and other drinks. The open lounge area is decorated with comfortable chairs and sofas, making it an ideal place to unwind and listen to the red-tailed monkeys in the branches.
Tel: +256 (0)382 271 737 Cell: +256 (0)752 618 188 Email: oxfordinn@spacenet.com The Oxford Inn is located behind the main post office in the centre of Mbarara, a large university town in western Uganda. The hotel has a total of 25 spacious rooms, all of which are self-contained. Rooms consist of singles, doubles, deluxe standard, deluxe executive and suite. All rates include breakfast.
RWENZORI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL Plot 1/3, Mbogo Road PO Box 280, Kasese Tel: +256 (0)483 444 148 Cell: +256 (0)782 282 008 Fax: +256 483 444 147 Email: rihlkasese@yahoo.com The 36-room Rwenzori International Hotel is located in the Kasese suburb of Kamaiba, just three minutes’ drive from Kasese Airstrip and from the town centre. It lies in the foothills of the Mountains of the Moon range, only 15 km north of the equator. There is a spacious and well laid out, air-conditioned lounge with a residents’ bar. Two of the lounge’s three balconies overlook Queen Elizabeth National Park. A seminar hall is well equipped with tables, chairs and flip charts and can accommodate between 20 and 150 people. Recreational facilities include a concrete tennis court, grass badminton court, sauna and gym. For campers, there is a large grassed area at the rear of the hotel with adjacent ablution block.
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RWENZORI TRAVELLERS INN
RWIZI ARCH HOTEL
SAMBIYA RIVER LODGE
Plot 16 Kyebambe Rd, PO Box 736, Fort Portal
PO Box 91, Mbarara
Tel +256 (0)483 422075 Cell: +256 (0)712 400 570, (0)774 504 020
Tel : +256 (0)485 20 821 Cell: +256 (0)752 648 980 Fax: +256 (0)485 20821
c/o Afri Tours & Travel Ltd 13 Buganda Road, Daisy’s Deli Arcade Kampala
Email: reservations@rwenzoritravellersinn.com www.rwenzoritravellersinn.com Since opening in 2002 Rwenzori Travellers Inn has become a popular accommodation for visitors to Fort Portal providing both comfort and a quality service. The property is centrally located in Fort Portal town close to transport services and tourist shopping facilities. The hotel provides secure parking for visitors with the inn’s own vehicles and our trained staff are welcoming and helpful. Rwenzori Travellers Inn has it’s own walk-through mall where Internet facilities are available and several tourist shops are to be found selling locally made souvenirs and curios.
Email: rwizi-arch@africaonline.co.ug or ismailseka@yahoo.com Conveniently located at the junction of Fort Portal and Kabale Road, about 6 km from Mbarara, the Rwizi Arch Hotel is a new and stylish property. There is a choice of single, double, twin and executive rooms, suites and bridal suites, all of which are individually decorated in a unique mix of Oriental, African and French styles. All rooms are equipped with telephone, DSTV and refrigerators. There is a bar and restaurant plus conference facilities.
Tel: +256 (0)41 423 3596 Fax: +256 (0)41 434 4855 Email: info@afritourstravel.com www.sambiyariverlodge.com As its name suggests, the Sambiya River Lodge is located on the Sambiya River, just 20 minutes from the top of the dramatic Murchison Falls, one of Uganda’s top visitor attractions. The lodge is made up of 20 thatched cottages with either one or two bedrooms. Each of the 26 bedrooms has its own bathroom facilities and a veranda with views over Murchison Falls National Park. There is also thatched banda accommodation with a shared ablutions block. A swimming pool is available for guests to relax alongside or enjoy a cooling swim after a hot and dusty game drive.
The inn also has conference facilities.
SHINE SUNSET HOTEL
SKY BLUE HOTEL
WESTERN MERIDIAN HOTEL
Kabale
PO Box 741, Kabale
Tel: +256 (0) 392 944 896
Cell: +256 (0)772 433 133; (0)772 332 023
Tel: +256 (0)486 22 134
Cell: +256 (0)772 472 019
Email: skybluehotels@gmail.com
Email: obenobusinye@yahoo.com
Located in Kabale, the Sky Blue Hotel has 19 rooms and is popular with backpackers.
Ready to open its doors in March 2010, the Western Meridian Hotel is located in central Bushenyi.
It is an ideal base from which to visit the nearby Mgahinga National Park, which is Uganda’s smallest park, covering just 38 sq km and one of only two locations in which to view the endangered mountain gorilla.
Facilities will include a new health club with swimming pool and sauna, 24 rooms spacious guest rooms and 24 hour secure parking.
Located in the centre of town, the Shine Sunset Hotel is due to open its doors in June 2010. This 40 room hotel will offer comfort and luxury with new facilities.
The Sky Blue Hotel is associated with the Kisoro Tourist Hotel Group.
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BEKASA HOTEL MBALE
COUNTRY INN
GEOLODGES UGANDA
Mbale
Plot 32-38, Gogonyo Road PO Box 63, Pallisa
PO Box 2288, Kampala
Tel: +256 (0)454 660 068 Fax: +256 (0)712 555 404 Cell: +256 (0)712 257 237 Email: bekasa@yahoo.com Bekasa Hotel has 56 rooms and lies in the Mbale district of Uganda, about 190 km north-east of Kampala. The main town in the district is Mbale, which has a limited nightlife and is home to the Islamic University in Uganda. The local population of about 54,000 includes members of the Gishu ethnic group, mainly the Bamasaaba and Bagisu.
Tel +256 (0)45 75 100
Tel: +256 (0)41 425 8273; (0)31 226 0758, Fax: +256 (0)41 423 3992
Email: countryinn@yahoo.com www.traveluganda.co.ug/countryinn
Email: info@geolodgesafrica.com www.geolodgesafrica.com
Set in five acres on Gogonyo Road in Pallisa, Country Inn comprises 23 self-contained rooms (a mix of doubles, twins and singles) and is the perfect base for those visiting Eastern Uganda.
GeoLodges owns a portfolio of four properties.
The hotel has a 200 capacity conference facility, while two cottages are available for small groups and executive meetings of between 25 and 50 people. Conferences, workshops and meetings can also be arranged in the hotel’s spacious gardens. The hotel is served by a standby generator. Water is supplied by a water tank connected directly to the mains. Telephone, fax and email are available in the hotel.
Nile Safari Lodge is nestled peacefully among the rich papyrus forest on the southern banks of the River Nile, the Lodge offers some of the most luxurious accommodation in Uganda’s largest national park. Jacana Safari Lodge is set on the edge of Uganda’s largest crater lake, this tree house lodge has ten independent luxury chalets, and a family cottage. The RainForest Lodge is an upmarket, small ecolodge built using local, on-site materials to create a stunningly unique atmosphere for visitors to truly appreciate the beauty and magnificence of the Mabira Forest Reserve.
Activities include boat cruises on Lake Kyoga and climbing in the Agule and Kameke Hills. The hotel is also a base for week-long treks to Mount Elgon, hiking, visits to Gogonyo palm farm and birdwatching.
SilverBack Lodge is the newest lodge in the GeoLodges Uganda portfolio. Opened in June 2008, this small and cosy lodge is perched on high, atop the valley overlooking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
HOTEL BUSIA
HOTEL RESTVILLE
Plot 92 Jinja Road, Busia Town PO Box 36560, Kampala
Plot 43, Bumboi Road Busamaga, Wanale Division PO Box 557, Mbale
Tel: +256 (0)751 087 203 Cell: +256 (0)772 434 709; 703499505 Email: hotelbusia2008@yahoo.com Hotel Busia is located only 1 km from the Uganda-Kenya border. The hotel prides itself on offering comfort and relaxed accommodation for business and leisure travellers. Facilities include a restaurant and bar, 20 self-contained rooms, conference facilities, internet and shuttle bus. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to help wherever possible. The Busitema Forest is perfect for wildlife viewing and is conveniently only 10 km from the hotel. More adventurous trips to Mount Elgon National Park can be arranged on request.
Tel: +256 (0)774 870 559 Email: info@hotelrestville.com www.hotelrestville.com Hotel RestVille is located in Mbale District in a cool green pastured environment on the edge of the Wanale Mountain Ranges, which can be viewed from the hotel’s gardens. The hotel is set in a homely environment with spacious, comfortable, clean rooms flooded with natural light. Guests can access wifi and watch their favourite entertainment channels. Room amenities include telephones, DSTV and GTV, oversized towels and soft duvets The conference hall conforms with ICT standards and is fully equipped with an LCD projector with a giant screen, television, flip chart, VCR and VCD/DVD player to enable users to make presentations with ease.
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KAYIRA COMPLEX
HOTEL TRIANGLE
Mbale
Plot 26 D-K, Jinja Nile Crescent, Jinja
Tel: +256 (0)392 941 652 Cell: +256 (0)782 316 729 Kayira Complex Hotel (KCH) is a land mark in the north west of Mbale main town with a well-earned reputation for friendliness, informality and hospitality. As well as comfortable accommodation, the hotel offers a range of dining facilities serving an extensive à la carte menu as well as an upmarket carvery buffet, and the best of African cuisine. The hotel has its own distinct atmosphere with charming and friendly staff at hand. The 42 guest rooms range from studio rooms through to one or two bedroomed units. Kayira Complex is complete with a well-equipped conference centre with seating for up to 40 delegates.
Tel: +256 (0)434 122 098 Email: hoteltriangle@hoteltriangle.co.ug Hotel Triangle is a modern hotel that guarantees comfort, relaxation and value for money with its location offering a prime view of the Victoria Nile. The hotel has 132 rooms, all with DSTV, video, 24-hour room service and en-suite showers facilities. The hotel has bars and restaurants serving both traditional and international delicacy. Hotel Triangle has three conference halls with different capacities. The main conference hall accommodates up to 150 participants. There is also a business centre with modern secretarial and fax services. Hotel Triangle is located along D-K Crescent with its lush gardens and is within walking distance of Jinja town centre.
MOUNT ELGON HOTEL
ROCK CLASSIC HOTEL
30 Masaba Road, Mbale
Plot 70, Osukuru Road, Tororo
Tel: +256 (0)454 433 454 Fax: +256 (0)454 433 717
Tel: +256 (0)392 768 536 Cell: +256 (0)779 040 454
Email: sales@mountelgonhotel.com www.mountelgonhotel.com
Email: eshmailb2006@yahoo.com; rockclassichotel@yahoo.comtel www.rockclassichotel.com
The recently refurbished Mount Elgon Hotel dates from the 1950s and is located just 1.5 km from Mbale town centre. With its peace and tranquillity, the hotel is a luxurious choice for travellers. The renovation works have transformed the property without losing its colonial character. The hotel offers 30 well appointed rooms designed with simplicity in mind. All rooms have a sitting area, writing desk, DSTV and telephone. Executive, Superior and Plus rooms also have air conditioning and some have a private balcony. From local dishes to pizzas and pastas, food is prepared with market-fresh ingredients and served in the MEH Restaurant. For banquets and parties, the hotel can cater for up to 300 guests. With seven meeting rooms, the hotel is also ideal as a company retreat, a workshop or a general assembly.
Located in Tororo, about 250 km from Kampala, the Rock Classic Hotel is a three star hotel on the Uganda/ Kenya boarder. There are four types of rooms: standard twin, executive double, mini-suites/family rooms and deluxe suites. All rooms have air-conditioning, intercom and DSTV with over 40 channels and internet facilities. The restaurant offers buffet-style meals featuring both Continental and local dishes. The hotel has two swimming pools, one of which is a children’s pool. There are five conference halls and a board room to accommodate up to 300 people. There is a hotel annexe in Kampala.
MBALE RESORT HOTEL PO Box 1621, Mbale Tel: +256 782 787 333; (0)454 433 920 Fax: +256 (0)454 433922 Email: sales@mbaleresorthotel.com www.mbaleresorthotel.com The Mbale Resort Hotel is located on the outskirts of Mbale, 190 km north-east of Kampala. The resort is one of eastern Uganda’s most stylish hotels and a lively venue at weekends. The resort offers tastefully decorated and newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms, each with direct-dial telephone and DSTV. There is a choice of standard, deluxe and superior rooms. There are two modern conference rooms, catering for board meetings, workshops and conferences of up to 80 people. There are plans to expand the facilities. Kobs restaurant has a light, contemporary yet friendly ambience where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. A speciality is flambée dishes cooked next to your table. An à la carte snack menu and a high tea menu have been created for almost all tastes.
EASTERN UGANDA
SANCTUARY GORILLA FOREST CAMP c/o Mombasa Road, next to Plaza 2000 PO Box 41789 00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 (0)20 6950002 Fax: +254 (0)20 695 0320 Email: kenya@sanctuaryretreats.com www.sanctuaryretreats.com Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is located in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the natural habitat for just over half the world’s last surviving population of mountain gorillas. High in the forest, this is the only camp in the National Park. It is the perfect base for tracking and meeting the gorillas that live here, and it is not unusual for the gorillas to actually come into the camp itself. Guests can dine out under the stars, or shelter in the warm central cottage. The eight large en-suite ‘tents’ have wooden floors, two comfortable queen-sized beds and the amazing experience of a bathtub looking out onto the forest. As part of the Sanctuary Retreats Group, Gorilla Forest Camp has a complete commitment to conservation, meaning guests can visit the area knowing they are leaving no lasting footprint.
SSEZIBWA FALLS RESORT
SUNRISE INN
c/o Parliament Avenue, Jumbo Plaza Shop 1 PO Box 3874, Kampala
PO Box 2607, Mbale Plot M45, Nakhupa Road
Fax: +256 (0)414 348 755 Tel: +256 (0)414 230 168 Cell: +256 (0)772 424 315
Tel +256 (0)352 276 063, (0)454 433 090 Cell: +256 (0)772 494 968
Email: ssezibwafallsresort@yahoo.com www.ssezibwafallsresort.com The Ssezibwa Falls Resort is located on the Jinja Highway, about 45 minutes from Kampala, and offers 40 rooms in an ideal location close to the famous Mbibwa Falls. The falls are a Buganda Heritage site. Visitors can see the spectacular falls over an outcrop of sharp-edged rocks, with a magnificent sound of cascading waters. Thick green shrubbery hides a variety of nature’s wonders, such as singing birds, croaking frogs and wonderful trees.
Email: snrsinn@yahoo.com www.traveluganda.co.ug/sunrise-inn-mbale The Sunrise Inn is a warm and friendly hotel located on the border of Uganda and Kenya in the densely populated district of Mbale. Just 2 km from Mbale town centre in the executive Senior Quarters, Sunrise Inn attracts the businessman, tourists and holidaymakers. All rooms are fully furnished and include en-suite bath/shower facilities. Satellite television, telephone and a fan. Room rates are inclusive of a satisfying breakfast, whilst regular/long stay guests are given incentive discounts.
The property offers a choice of accommodation, including a large campsite area. There is a range of activities including birdwatching, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking.
Conference facilities are available and the quiet atmosphere is ideal for holding seminars and meetings.
SUNSET HOTEL
THE ANKRAH FOUNDATION
Plot 17 Kiira Road, PO Box 156, Jinja
Besania Hill, PO Box 472 Mukono
Tel: +256 (0)43 120 115 Fax: +256 (0)43 120 741
Tel: +256 (0)414 290 057 Fax: +256 (0)414 290 954
Email: sunset@utlonline.co.ug www.sunsethoteluganda.com
Email: taf@infocom.co.ug www.ankrahfdconference.org
Located just 2 km from Jinja Town, Sunset Hotel is a reputable three star establishment which has been in operation since 1985.
The Ankrah Foundation began operating in January 2000. Since then it has grown steadily into one of Africa’s most stunning conference complexes.
Since then, it has been growing and has become one of the most outstanding establishments in the Tourism, Hotel & Catering Industry having been awarded the winner of the 23rd International Award for Tourism, Hotel & Catering Services in 1998. The hotel is by the riverside, just minutes from the famous source of the River Nile and overlooking the Owen Falls dam.
The foundation offers an exceptional standard of accommodation. There are 73 spacious, fully equipped, self-contained rooms with a total of 103 beds, featuring natural local materials with smart, contemporary furnishings.
The hotel has 80 rooms designed and furnished to pamper guests with comfort. The standard, deluxe and executive rooms are supremely comfortable, with multi channelled satellite TV and fridge. All rooms are fully air conditioned. Other facilities include air conditioned conference halls with a capacity for 150 people and a business centre.
Meals are served in the restaurant, on the terrace or in fine weather in the landscaped garden.
The facility includes two en-suite bedrooms and 17 executive rooms opened in 2007. All rooms are provided with bed linen, a shower and other basic needs. There are 27 twin-bed rooms, ideal for sharing. Couples and friends are also catered for in the double rooms. Most of the rooms have a spectacular view of Lake Victoria and Kampala. There are four attractive lounges (social areas) with cable networks. Local video is in place, with two other networks to be added in the newly completed residences.
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NORTHERN UGANDA
ACHOLI INN
BOMAH HOTEL
GAF APARTMENTS
4/6 Elizabeth Road, Gulu
Tel: +256 (0)751 536 317
PO Box 84, Nebbi
Tel: +256 235915 Cell: +256 (0)772 404 228
Email: beatonek@yahoo.com
Tel: +256 (0)772 775 000
Email: lizotema@yahoo.co.uk Considered one of the best hotels in Gulu, Acholi Inn is one of the hotels in Uganda to have stood the test of time.
Bomah Hotel is a basic hotel with 20 rooms in the town of Kitgum in northern Uganda. Kitgum is located 452 km from Kampala, a mainly agricultural area of the country.
Email: gafapartment@yahoo.com GAF Apartments and Entertainment Centre is superbly equipped.
Along with Gulu District and Pader District, Kitgum also contains Acholiland, which is considered the heartland of the Acholi ethnic group.
Located in the heart of Nebbi town, along Arua Road, amid mature and well tended gardens, these apartments are popular with both tourists and business visitors.
KUMI HOTEL
LILIAN TOWERS HOTEL
LIRA HOTEL
Tel: +256 (0)772 434 380 Cell: +256 (0)772 490 659 Fax: +256 (0)454 471 012
PO Box 245, Inomo Road, Lira
8-10 Erute Road, Lira
Originally commissioned by the British in 1936, it was privatised in 1995 with the aim of re-furbishing and improving this historical hotel. The hotel is incredibly well equipped with conference facilities, internet cafĂŠ, swimming pool and a fully fledged health club with well-equipped gym, sauna, steam bath and massage parlour. The restaurant serves a variety of inter-continental dishes at affordable prices.
Email: Kumihotel1@yahoo.com Kumi Hotel is strategically located in the heart of the charming Iteso region – 240 km east of Kampala. Accommodation is in spacious, well furnished, selfcontained rooms. All the rooms have digital satellite TV. The environment is quiet and relaxed with privacy and security guaranteed. The service is personalised and efficient when dining in the restaurant or enjoying a drink in the bar. The hotel is great value and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Tel. +256 (0)473 20 954/5 Email: lilliantowers@lilliantowers.co.ug Lilian Towers Hotel is a popular 20 room hotel located on Inomo road. Breakfast is included and some rooms have air-conditioning. All beds have mosquito nets. The hotel offers a hotel shuttle bus for pick-ups as far away as Kampala/Entebbe. On-site internet services are also available.
Tel: +256 (0)473 20 024 Cell: +256 (0)772 594 184. Lira Hotel has 30 rooms currently under renovation located on plot 8-10 Erute Road. The Hotel is ideally located for those en-route to Kidepo Valley National Park. The hotel gardens can be used at a cost for campers with their own camping equipment. Alternatively singles, doubles, twins and suites rooms will soon be available.
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NORTH EAST VILLA COUNTRY RESORT Tel: +256 (0)454 471 923 Cell: +256 (0)753 198 847 Email: omongole@yahoo.com
ADDITIONAL
North East Villa Country Resort in located in the north of Uganda and offers 10 rooms.
CENTRAL UGANDA ALREADY HOTEL
MEMBERS DIRECTORY HOTEL MERMAID Tel: +256 (0)414 250 800 Cell: +256 (0)772 490 883 Email: ne-gratian@yahoo.com
Address: Rashid Khamis Road, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)414 346 486; 252 750
KASANGATI RESORT CENTRE
Cell: +256 (0)772 429 001
Tel: +256 (0)772 449821; (0)772 744 147
Email: alreadyhotel@yahoo.com
CARLTON HOTEL
KISOZI COMPLEX Tel: +256 (0)414 230 965
Tel: +256 (0)414 236 826; 236 827
Cell: +256 (0)772 506 500
Cell: +256 (0)772 403 726
Email: musamoses@hotmail.com
Email: carlton-hotel@yahoo.com
ENRO HOTEL
MARIE HOTEL (Kampala) Tel: +256 (0)414 345 420; 345 420
Address: Plot 210 Kampala Road, Wabigalo
Cell: +256 (0)772 501 058
PO Box 1678, Mityana
Email: mariehotelug@yahoo.com
Tel: +256 (0)392 944 968 Cell: +256 (0)772 408 304
G.K.K ROYAL HOTEL
MARIE HOTEL (Zzana)
Email: sorotihotel2001ltd@live.com
Tel: +256 (0)414 2507 343532
Tel: +256 (0)414 345 420; 345 420
Soroti Hotel is strategically located in the town of Soroti. It covers very sparse land with magnificent views and gardens which offer a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
Cell: +256 (0)752 736 444
Cell: +256 (0)772 501 058
Email: info@hotel-international.co.ug
Email: mariehotelug@yahoo.com
The hotel caters for corporate and private functions and has spacious facilities in which to do this.
GOBABAS HOTEL
MEGHA GROUP OF HOTELS
Cell: +256 (0)772 530 820
Tel: +256 (0)414 220 384; 286 285/6/7
Email: mulumbamark@yahoo.com
Cell: +256 (0)772 784784
GREEN LABEL APARTMENTS
MEMORY INVESTMENTS
Tel: +256 (0)414 531 135
Cell: +256 (0)772 702 920; (0)754 780 214
SOROTI HOTEL
There are 70 executive air-conditions rooms, three of which are presidential suites. All rooms guarantee comfortable accommodation complete with DSTV and telephone and internet facilities.. The hotel restaurant offers a variety of meals to suit different tastes.
Cell: +256 (0)772 423 092 Email: gmugume@yahoo.com
MERIDIAN HOTEL Tel: +256 (0)414 341 969; 250 619 Cell: +256 (0)772 720 072 Email: mukisampawo@infocom.co.ug
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ADDITIONAL
MEMBERS DIRECTORY
MILLENIUM DYNASTY HOTEL
YLICOM INVESTMENTS
MAYI KAYEGI
Tel: +256 (0)782 381473/ +256 (0)772 697430
Cell: +256 (0)775 110 093
Tel: +256 (0)752 390 655; (0)782 854 229
Email: aallibhai@hotmail.com
Email: cmbusima@parliament.co.ug
WESTERN UGANDA
NORTHERN UGANDA
Tel: +256 (0)414 510109
CORNERSTONE INN
HOTEL ROMA
Cell: +256 (0)772 425348
Tel: +256 (0)483 22 222
Address: 16, Coronation Road, Gulu
Cell: +256 (0)772 202 777
Cell: +256 (0) 772 502366
MWANA HIGHWAY HOTEL Tel: +256 (0)434 242 595; 242 595 Cell: +256 (0)772 454252
NAIGARA INN Address: Entebbe Road, Kampala
NANJING EXECUTIVE CHINESE
Email: georgek@utlonline.co.ug
HOTEL ZAWADI
Tel: +256 (0)414 235 000; (0)312 265889 Cell: +256 (0)772 533 808; 788 001
RINSAR MOTEL
FORTPORTAL INTERNATIONAL HOTEL
Address: Plot 2,5,7 Magni Road
Tel: +256 (0)752 690 218; (0)779 393 127
Cell: +256 (0) 782-434607/ +256 (0)772-465712
Email: centalam@yahoo.co.uk
Email: hotelzawadi@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +256 (0)414 272 449; 274 121 Cell: +256 (0)772 435 543
LAKE VIEW RESORT HOTEL
Email: rinsarmotel@utlonline.co.ug
Mbarara Tel: +256 (0)485 221 120
SAMALIEN GROUP
Cell: +256 (0)772 250 914; (0)772 769 000 Email: kmuwanga@mtn.com
Address: PO Box 11434, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)71 811 614 Fax: +256 (0)41 543 049; 540 252
RAJA EXELSOIR
Email. samalien@infocom.co.ug
Tel: +256 (0)414 259 760; (0)483 22 122 Cell: +256 (0)772 558 603
TAGY HOTEL Tel: +256 (0)414 236 510
Email: akaswarra@hotmail.com
Cell: +256 (0)772 433 147
WESTLANDS HOTEL
Email: hajigwaivu@yahoo.com
Plot 9, Bananuka Drive, PO Box 905, Mbarara
THE GRAND GLOBAL HOTEL
WINNERS CHOICE MOTEL
Cell: +256 (0)782 243 466; (0)772 482 483
Cell: +256 (0)772 401 985
Email: emmytugume@hotmail.com
Email: bigirwadeo@yahoo.com
TICK HOTEL LIMITED
KATATUMBA RESORT HOTEL
Cell: +256 (0)712 501 252
Address: PO Box 6968, Bwenkoma
Email: tickhotel@afsat.com
Tel: +256 (0)485 20 152
UGANDA EQUATOR Address: PO Box 24, Kayabwe Cell: +256 (0)702 938 524 Email: ugandaequatorltd@yahoo.com
EASTERN UGANDA
UNIK HOTEL
LAKE TANDARA
Tel: +256 (0)414 591 835
Tel: +256 (0)312 277 304
Cell: +256 (0)772 621 756
Cell: +256 (0)772 515 672
Email: johnkamya@yahoo.com
Email: kitanda@infocom.co.ug
UGANDA HOTEL GUIDE
2010
HOTEL GUIDE
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
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