The Kampala Serena Hotel, Serena's flagship property in Uganda, offers a fusion of 5-star luxury, African flair, and business reliability. Located in the heart of Kampala, the hotel is surrounded by 72 acres of lush gardens and water features, making it an oasis of cool and green that attracts visitors seeking a secure and convenient location. The hotel's 186 guest rooms, including 14 spacious suites, offer sophisticated comfort, while the Conference Centre makes it one of the city's premier business hotels. Guests can also enjoy the free-form swimming pool, fine dining at the Pearl of Africa restaurant, and the Moroccan-inspired Maisha Spa and Health Club.
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Kampala Serena Hotel Exterior ViewCredit: Serena HotelsThe Kampala Serena Hotel is an oasis of cool and green, with a secure environment ideally located in an excellent location in the heart of Kampala, which is the focal point of national, regional, corporate, political and social life. Surrounded by 17 acres of beautifully manicured water gardens, our hotel attracts visitors to Kampala seeking 5-star amenities including elegant accommodation, gourmet cuisine and a superlative Conference Centre that sets Kampala Serena Hotel among the city’s premier business hotels.
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Spacious Deluxe Rooms are elegantly appointed and feature views of the hotel’s water gardens from both the room and private balcony. Furnished with one king or two twin beds and a marble bathroom with a double vanity and walk-in shower, our Deluxe Rooms are relaxing, comfortable spaces that offer peace and tranquillity after a day of travel, meetings or exploring.
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Executive Rooms offer large king size beds and garden views from the private balconies. Ideal for business stays, this room category features an expansive workspace and a relaxation area with a comfortable couch and coffee table.
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The hotel’s six garden-view Executive Suites merge classic elegance with contemporary comfort. All feature a unique studio-style open plan encompassing a spacious king bedroom and a living area with sofas and a coffee table. Enjoy two TV units, a well-placed working desk and a spacious bathroom with a double sink, vanity table, walk-in shower, and separate bath and toilet.
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Designed for productive and relaxing stays, the hotel’s six Businessman Suites feature separate living room and bedroom spaces divided by a sliding door. In addition to the king sized bedroom, this suite features a spacious living area with comfortable sofas and separate visitor’s bathroom, a businessman’s workstation equipped with an executive desk, and a private balcony with garden view.
Spacious and exquisitely comfortable, the well-appointed one-bedroom Royal Suite features an expansive master bedroom with a large walk-in closet, a work desk and private balcony. The living room has its own work desk, a visitor’s bathroom, a dining room and a kitchenette. Leading to the main suite is a tastefully designed lounge offering separate entrances to the bedroom and living room. Your spacious bathroom features a separate walk-in shower and WC units with bidet.
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Capacious and impeccably comfortable, the one-bedroom Presidential Suite features an expansive master bedroom with a large walk-in closet, a lounge and private balcony. The living room has a large sitting area, a spacious dining area, a visitor’s bathroom and a kitchenette. Leading to the main suite is a tastefully designed lounge offering separate entrances to the bedroom and living room. The spacious bathroom features a bath tub and walk in shower stylishly and exquisitely finished.
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Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Travel Desk
Activities on Site
Fine Dining, Massages, Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Cultural Tours, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Historical Tours
Only 8 kms away lie the Kasubi Tombs, the tombs of the Kabakas, or Ugandan kings. This famed UNESCO Heritage Site provides a glimpse into the history of the Buganda Kingdom
Offering breathtakingly beautiful scenery, Sezibwa Falls is a Buganda Cultural Heritage Site situated approximately 45 minutes from Kampala.
This shrine is dedicated to the 22 Uganda Martyrs, pages of King Mwanga II of Buganda, who were burned to death for their refusal to renounce Christianity.
Tucked among colossal mosaic pillars with views of the hotel’s brilliant water garden, The Lakes features a beautiful dining room and a captivating outdoor terrace.
Breakfast and lunch take the form of an opulent hot and cold buffet. Dinner is themed nightly whilst offering selections from an a la carte menu.
Follow the alluring fragrances of sweet treats and freshly brewed coffee to the Ssese Patisserie. Specialising in authentic Ugandan coffee, local and herb teas and an array of homemade macaroons, pastries, tarts and creative, made-to-order cakes, this is your destination for self-indulgence.
Reminiscent of the jungle-draped ruins from the Raiders of the Lost Ark movie, our offbeat Italian restaurant pays homage to Africa’s early explorers with safari artefacts and sepia-toned photography. Both in the dining room and among the outdoor water garden’s ponds and bridges, diners will enjoy fine Italian cuisine complemented by an extensive selection of wines, beers and spirits.
A fine-dining experience like no other, The Pearl Restaurant & Champagne Bar offers an intuitive fusion of menu choices, featuring international, national and regional cuisine alike. Varied in style, this unique restaurant offers elegant niche seating, a more relaxed outdoor terrace where fountains play, its own exclusive private dining room (to seat 12), and an intimate yet relaxed central dining room, which centres on a raised piano dais, where our resident pianist plays nightly.
The beautifully decorated Bambara Residents' Lounge and its opulent Bedouin-style tented terrace are reserved for exclusive use by hotel guests. With a selection of newspapers and periodicals, it also offers café service and Wi-Fi throughout the day. and access to the extensive business center.
Kampala's most fashionable gathering place, this atmospheric bar evokes the misty mountain habitat of Uganda's famous gorillas and is named to honour the 1988 movie Gorillas in the Mist, which followed the life and work of American zoologist Dian Fossey, who spent 23 years studying the behaviour of the endangered mountain gorillas of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Enjoy café cuisine, snacks and cocktails in a relaxed, scenic setting. This al fresco terrace overlooks the pool, waterfalls and sculptured rock gardens, offering the ideal backdrop for poolside dining, cocktail parties and special events. Atmospheric lighting and an ornate bandstand makes the Pool Terrace one of the hotel’s most unique event venues.
Your Stay
1 Night
Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 186
Special Interests: Golf, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Buhoma Lodge | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Nestled at the gateway to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma Lodge is one of only two lodges set within the national park, and is the perfect lodge of choice when embarking on your bucket-list Gorilla trekking adventure.
Renowned for its warm welcome and attentive service, guests love the homely ambience of this Africa inspired lodge. Constructed using sustainable materials, the elevated central lounge, bar and dining area (serving delicious multi-course meals) offers a cosy spot for guests to unwind, and offers amazing uninterrupted views over the forest. The crackling fireplace adds a mystical atmosphere to cooler evenings.
Tranquil and cosy, the ten spacious eco friendly wooden chalets offer a private escape. Fall asleep to the sounds of the forest and awaken to chattering birds and monkeys as day breaks. Enjoy morning tea/coffee on your private verandah with sweeping views over the primal forest– what better way to start the day.
With Buhoma set just steps away from the trek start point, gorillas have been spotted popping in for an occasional visit, while our resident L'Hoest's monkey troup visit the gardens in front of the lodge almost daily, much to the delight of our guests.
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Our ten comfortable chalets have been designed with the forest in mind, by using eco-friendly materials and applying eco-friendly building standards. The chalets may have been built with consideration for the forest, but comfort hasn't been compromised on.
Inside the spacious chalets you will find large, comfortable beds and everything you need to make yourself at home. The well-appointed and roomy en-suite bathroom with flush toilet contains a rain shower with a copious supply of hot water and equipped with locally produced natural ranges of complementary bathroom amenities. Some chalets also offer a bath-tub for relaxation and enjoyment after the day’s activities.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant, Spa
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, General Sightseeing, Gorilla Tracking, Hiking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Mountain gorillas are wild animals and, as such, sightings cannot be guaranteed. However viewing success rates are over 90%. Once sighted, visitors are allowed an hour with the gorillas. Overnighting in Bwindi is required the night before tracking due to your early morning start. As tracking can sometimes take a full day, a second nights accommodation is also highly recommended. Ideally 2 to 3 nights are suggested to enjoy this region.
Gorilla tracking timings and conditions vary tremendously as the gorillas move continuously through the rain forest. It is good to be prepared and remember the weather can change with very little warning. The terrain is often steep and through areas where there are no marked paths. It can be VERY strenuous – it may be just a couple of hours but it can also be for a full day of up to 8 hours or more of hiking in hot, high altitude conditions – please be prepared for this by being as fit as possible!
This walk provides guests with an opportunity to support the local community whilst enjoying visiting various interesting places as you follow a walking trail through the village. Highlights include the traditional healer, banana brewery and Mukono Primary school where you may interact with the children.
This can be undertaken with a Uganda Wildlife Authority guide to allow you to hike along the trails and enjoy the forest flora and fauna. A popular choice is the 3-4 hour hike to the waterfall. Get lost in the ancient forests of Bwindi with an experienced guide on hand. These forests also provide great bird watching opportunities.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Nature, Wildlife
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Volcanoes National Park
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge is located at the foot of Virunga Sabyinyo Mountain in Rwanda. The accommodation features comfortably furnished guest rooms that are equipped with modern amenities, including a TV, Wi-Fi access, a coffee maker, a minibar, a hairdryer, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast during their stay. Additional facilities and services include laundry services and parking facilities.
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Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities