Kampala, the capital city of Uganda is
spread over ten hills and derives its name from a kiganda
expression "kasozi k'empala, "the hill of antelopes"
Origins. The origins of the Kampala city go back to 1891
the when Kabaka of Buganda had his court on Rubaga and
Mengo hills. The town that grew up achieved municipal
status in 1950 and became a city' in 1962. Today, as you
stand on the hills, the City' provides magnificent evergreen
trees, gently disrupted by red-tiled villas, green iron-roofed
bungalows, as well as taller modern city profiles that
give way to attractive views of the surrounding country
side and nearby Lake Victoria. The people of Kampala,
and Ugandans in general, are very kind and friendly and
are very approachable. Kampala, with a population of approximately
1 million, is by far the largest city in Uganda. It is
not yet completely overwhelmed with traffic and sprawl
like Nairobi and Lagos. Additionally, Kampala is very
safe to walk around, even at night, a welcome fact for
many a high-strung visitor arriving from Nairobi.
The Kampala Serena Hotel
The new Kampala Serena Hotel began life as the Nile Hotel,
a government-run 65-room hotel and adjacent conference
facility, which was built in 1975. Leased to Serena two
years ago, the hotel has been closed for 18 months while,
at the cost of a million-and-a-half dollars a month, it
was transformed into one of Africa’s most stunning
hotels. An inspirational blend of 5-star polish and pan-African
panache, this 152-room world-class hotel will showcase
the cream of Ugandan culture while delivering the ultimate
in personalized service, international cuisine, social
style and business reliability.
Speke Hotel
The hotel is named after the famous British explorer,
John Hannington Speke, who 'discovered the source of River
Nile. Speke Hotel is the first and oldest hotel in Uganda,
built in the British Colonial times of the 1920s. It has,
of course, gone through renovations, but has maintained
its colonial ambience. The hotel has 50 ensuite rooms
which all have the modern luxury facilities that you would
expect. There are also several themed restaurants (including
Italian and Indian) and one of the best cocktail bars
in Uganda. The Hotel is situated in the heart of Kampala,
close to the banks, shopping and business centres, and
offers all the charms of bygone days complimented by efficient,
modern service and facilities. The Speke Hotel holds a
special place in the history of Uganda. Come and experience
the courteous hospitality so natural to the people of
Uganda.
Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Sheraton KampalaLocated in the heart of Kampala, we
are surrounded by our own beautiful gardens. Take in
magnificent views of the city or the well-known Kololo
and Nakasero hills from our 237 newly renovated guest
rooms and suites. Designed to meet the needs of today’s
traveler, all guest rooms offer modern amenities. Try
out the Hippo Restaurant, with fun themed lunches and
dinners offering worldwide cuisine. At the end of the
day, have some fun at our Rhino Pub, a bustling high-wire
English Pub, staying open on the weekends with a disco
until 5am. If you are visiting on business, we have
11 flexible meeting rooms, including our magnificent
ballroom and a special rooftop meeting area. Whatever
your plans, our friendly staff at the Sheraton Kampala
Hotel will make your stay memorable.
The Emin Pasha Hotel
Emini Pesha Hotel is a family business, run by people
with a true love and affinity for this country, its
people and its natural resources. No two rooms are the
same. Each room is unique - in size, layout, amenities
and decor. The views are varied as well. Some rooms
overlook the main garden and swimming pool, while others
look out over quiet leafy courtyards or a small private
garden. The privacy and the amenities make this a perfect
base for business travelers and tourists alike. Set
in 2 acres of leafy landscaped gardens, this is a tropical
version of the country house hotel. Centrally located
and within walking distance to Kampala's business district,
it is amazingly tranquil and peaceful. Amenities include
20 Bedrooms in a lovingly restored old colonial building,
swimming pool, massage rooms, restaurant featuring Fusion
Cuisine and a wine bar offering a selection of South
Africa's finest wines (not available anywhere else in
Uganda), a private meeting/conference room, library
and two private lounges. |
