Kampala Serena Hotel | Kampala
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
Babysitting Service, Chauffer Service, Credit Card Facilities, Room Service (24 hours), 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
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 186
Special Interests: Golf, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Chobe Safari Lodge Uganda | Murchison Falls National Park
Nestled in Murchison Falls National Park, just a scenic 3.5-hour drive from Kampala, Chobe Safari Lodge is a haven for discerning travelers. Originally crafted in the 1950s, this gem showcases Uganda's splendor with panoramic views of the River Nile, abundant wildlife, and lush flora. After meticulous restoration, the lodge now radiates elegance and vitality. Choose from 36 stylish rooms, 21 luxury tents, 4 suites, or the Presidential Cottage—each telling a tale of comfort and luxury. With balconies and terraces overlooking the Nile, a 3-tier pool with breathtaking views, and an unrivaled location, Chobe Safari Lodge invites you to experience the best of Uganda's offerings.
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Discover 14 classic rooms seamlessly blending safari vibes with modern comfort in the lodge's main building block. Designed for the discerning traveler, each standard room boasts:
- A King bed
- En-suite private bathroom and shower
- Ceiling fan for a refreshing breeze
- Private balcony offering a mesmerizing view of the majestic River Nile
- Mineral water ensuring a refreshing stay.
Embark on a journey where the essence of safari meets the comforts of modernity at our distinctive lodge.
Discover 13 Classic Twin Rooms seamlessly blending safari vibes with modern comfort in the lodge's main building block. Designed for the discerning traveler, each standard room boasts:
- Two Single beds
- En-suite private bathroom and shower
- Ceiling fan for a refreshing breeze
- Private balcony offering a mesmerizing view of the majestic River Nile
- Mineral water ensuring a refreshing stay.
Embark on a journey where the essence of safari meets the comforts of modernity at our distinctive lodge.
Discover 3 Deluxe King Rooms seamlessly blending safari vibes with modern comfort in the lodge's main building block. Designed for the discerning traveler, each standard room boasts:
- A King bed
- Air condition
- A Ceiling fan
- En-suite private bathroom and shower
- Private balcony offering a mesmerizing view of the majestic River Nile
- Mineral water ensuring a refreshing stay.
Embark on a journey where the essence of safari meets the comforts of modernity at our distinctive lodge.
Discover 6 Deluxe Twin Rooms seamlessly blending safari vibes with modern comfort in the lodge's main building block. Designed for the discerning traveler, each standard room boasts:
- A King bed
- Air condition
- A Ceiling fan
- En-suite private bathroom and shower
- Private balcony offering a mesmerizing view of the majestic River Nile
- Mineral water ensuring a refreshing stay.
Embark on a journey where the essence of safari meets the comforts of modernity at our distinctive lodge.
Exclusive and private, this secluded retreat comes with a twin bedroom, a double bedroom, and a spacious living room, it's your personal haven.
Features:
1 King Bed & Single Beds inter-leading
🛁 En-suite bathrooms with dual sinks
🌅 Private balcony with loungers and a view of a private lagoon
🛋️ Spacious seating area with sofas and televisions
❄️ Climate-controlled air-conditioning
Escape to your own private world, where a balcony overlooking a serene lagoon awaits. This unique experience, complete with a dedicated butler, ensures unmatched exclusivity.
Introducing the Nile Suite:
Perched atop the main building's 'tall wall,' the Nile Suite offers a special and spacious retreat. Enjoy unparalleled views of the three-tier swimming pool and the winding river below.
Features:
🛁 En-suite private bathroom and shower
🌬️ Ceiling fan
❄️ Climate-controlled air-conditioning
🛁 Jacuzzi whirlpool bath
🌅 Private balcony with a magnificent view of the River Nile
🍇 Complimentary fruit basket and water
📡 Satellite (DSTV) connection
Elevate your stay with the extraordinary comfort and breathtaking views of the Nile Suite.
Exclusively designed for the most discerning guests, strategically positioned as close to the River Nile as possible for an unparalleled experience.
Tent Highlights:
2 Single Beds
🛁 En-suite private bathroom and shower with dual sinks
🌬️ A fans
🌅 Private balcony offering a magnificent view of the River Nile
🛋️ Spacious seating area with desk and table
Exclusively designed for the most discerning guests, strategically positioned for an unparalleled experience.
Tent Highlights:
2 Single Beds
🛁 En-suite private bathroom and shower with dual sinks
🌬️ A fans
🌅 Private balcony offering a magnificent view of the River Nile
🛋️ Spacious seating area with desk and table
4 Deluxe King Tents: Exclusively designed for the most discerning guests, strategically positioned for an unparalleled experience.
Tent Highlights:
1 King Bed
🛁 En-suite private bathroom and shower with dual sinks
❄️ Climate-controlled air-conditioning
🌬️ Ceiling fans
🌅 Private balcony offering a magnificent view of the River Nile
🛋️ Spacious seating area with desk and table
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our Super Deluxe Tents – where nature meets elegance!
1 Deluxe Queen Tents: Exclusively designed for the most discerning guests, strategically positioned as close to the River Nile as possible for an unparalleled experience.
Tent Highlights:
2 Single beds
🛁 En-suite private bathroom and shower with dual sinks
❄️ Climate-controlled air-conditioning
🌬️ Ceiling fans
🌅 Private balcony offering a magnificent view of the River Nile
🛋️ Spacious seating area with desk and table
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our Super Deluxe Tents – where nature meets elegance!
5 Superior Ing Tents: Exclusively designed for the most discerning guests, strategically positioned as right on the front of the River Nile a close as possible for an unparalleled experience.
Tent Highlights:
A king Bed
🛁 En-suite private bathroom and shower with dual sinks
❄️ Climate-controlled air-conditioning
🌬️ Ceiling fans
🌅 Private balcony offering a magnificent view of the River Nile
🛋️ Spacious seating area with desk and table
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our Super Deluxe Tents – where nature meets elegance!
1 Superior FamilyTent: Exclusively designed for the most discerning guests, strategically positioned as right on the front of the River Nile a close as possible for an unparalleled experience.
Tent Highlights:
Two Queen Beds
🛁 En-suite private bathroom and shower with dual sinks
❄️ Climate-controlled air-conditioning
🌬️ Ceiling fans
🌅 Private balcony offering a magnificent view of the River Nile
🛋️ Spacious seating area with desk and table
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with our Super Deluxe Tents – where nature meets elegance!
Exclusive and private, this secluded retreat comes with a 24/7 personal butler. With a twin bedroom, a double bedroom, and a spacious living room, it's your personal haven.
Features:
🛁 En-suite bathrooms with dual sinks
🌅 Private balcony with loungers and a view of a private lagoon
🛋️ Spacious seating area with sofas and televisions
🍇 Complimentary fruit basket and water
❄️ Climate-controlled air-conditioning
Escape to your own private world, where a balcony overlooking a serene lagoon awaits. This unique experience, complete with a dedicated butler, ensures unmatched exclusivity.
Exclusive and private With 2 twin bedrooms, a double bedroom, and a spacious living room, it's your personal haven.
Features:
🛁 En-suite bathrooms with dual sinks
🌅 Garden view
🛋️ Spacious seating area with sofas and televisions
🍇 Complimentary fruit basket and water
❄️ Climate-controlled air-conditioning
Escape to your own private world, where a balcony overlooking a serene lagoon awaits. This unique experience, complete with a dedicated butler, ensures unmatched exclusivity.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Iron / Ironing Board, Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Room Service (24 hours)
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fine Dining, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, Massages, Rhino Tracking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Health and Fitness Centre, Hiking, Historical Tours, Safaris
Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
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The Bush Lodge | Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
The Bush Lodge is a charming safari camp located in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, near the Kazinga Channel. The lodge offers a variety of accommodations, including self-contained bandas with private terraces and ensuite bathrooms, and tents with shared facilities. Guests can enjoy dining at the on-site restaurant, which features a large dining tent overlooking the Kazinga Channel and the Rwenzori Mountains. Guests can also enjoy various safari activities such as game drives, birding, and chimpanzee trekking.
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Your Stay
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
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Virunga Lodge | Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo
The Original Gorilla Lodge in Rwanda
The magnificent Virunga Lodge in Rwanda is one of Africa’s most loved lodges. Perched high on a ridge with dramatic views overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes, Musanze valley, Lake Bulera and Lake Ruhondo.
The iconic property has defined Rwandese Afro-chic since the lodge was built by Praveen Moman in 2004. The timeless, hand-made style makes it the first accommodation choice for tracking the endangered mountain gorilla.
Exceptional hospitality, locally-inspired food and a private butler are hallmarks of the guest experience.
Each of the ten elegant bandas has a private terrace overlooking the dramatic landscape. The three deluxe bandas offer a private suite.
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•10 luxury bandas. 6 doubles, 2 twins, 3 deluxe, all with a fireplace in the room and a terrace overlooking the volcanoes or the twin lakes. 1 guide/tour room available at the lodge.
•3 larger deluxe bandas perfect for honeymoon couples or families.
•All rooms are complete with en-suite bathrooms with flushing toilet, double vanity
•and shower with hot & cold running water.
•Sun terrace overlooking the Virunga
•Volcanoes with scenic panoramic views.
•Personal butler service for all guests.
•The Ikirunga Spa is available to every guest.
•One 50-minute complimentary massage per guest per stay. Extra massages are available at
•$50 per 50-minute massage.
•Full board accommodation including all soft drinks and regular and premium alcoholic
•beverages including cocktails, cellar collection wines and single malt whiskies. Guests pay for
•French champagne only.
•Complimentary laundry service.
•Power sockets/charging facilities and hair dryers available in the rooms. No air
•conditioners.
•Wi-Fi is available in the main lodge and all guest bandas.
•3 deluxe, all with a fireplace in the room and a terrace overlooking the volcanoes or the twin lakes.
•Perfect for honeymooners or a family
•10 luxurious bandas (6 Doubles, 2 Twins, 2 Deluxe). Each banda has a private terrace from which our guests can watch the sunrise over the dramatic landscape of mountains and lakes. Luxuriously appointed, with the accent on vibrant Rwandese fabrics and stylish locally inspired furniture
•All rooms are complete with a fireplace, en-suite bathrooms with flushing toilet, double vanity and shower with hot & cold running water.
•Wifi access in the main lodge building and Dian Fossey Map Room.
•Ikirunga – Spa & Sauna
• Community projects
• Dian Fossey Map Room available for private events and conservation lectures
•Full board accommodation including all soft drinks and house alcoholic beverages. Premium beverages paid at consumption.
•Complimentary laundry and boot cleaning service.
•Personal butler service for all guests.
•Guide cottage available.
•Bandas are individually named after lakes in the area.
•Power sockets/charging facilities and hair dryer in the rooms. No air conditioners.
•The two deluxe bandas, Ibirunga and Ibiyaga, were added in 2014 and have their own private separate sitting room and more refined interiors
•Perfect for honeymooners or a family
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony , Dressing Gowns, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Lounge, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Gorilla Tracking, Massages, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Gorilla Tracking, Helicopter Rides, Hiking, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
Tracking mountain gorillas through the dense African forests is a magical experience. Only eight visitors are allowed per gorilla group each day, and to minimize possible transmission of human diseases, visitors are asked to maintain a distance of 7m (about 22 feet) from the gorillas. Typically, tracking can take from 3 to 8 hours and requires some agility and fitness; however, all fitness levels can be accommodated and no one should feel deterred from missing this once in a lifetime experience.
This exclusive experience allows a total group of 8 guests to track a gorilla group in the forest on their own. This enables guests to have a deeper connection with these fascinating animals, accompanied by their own guide who can give them personal briefing. The cost is 15,000 USD per trek per day, for a maximum of 8 guests.
With only a small number remaining in the world, the Golden Monkey can be found in the foothills of the volcanic mountains of Mgahinga National Park in Uganda and in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Characterized by its bright golden body, cheeks and tail, with contrasting black limbs, crown and tail end, these playful primates are a pleasure to watch. Whether you choose to do this on the Rwandan or Ugandan side, the walk will take you from the bamboo stands and forested gorge on the lower levels of the volcanoes, to the elevated heath and moorland higher up.
The group of Intore Dancers is made up of 24 dancers and two dance trainers.
The troupe perform the traditional Rwandan ballet called The Intore, also known as “The Heroes” for Volcanoes Safaris guests, which is based on the courtly victory dance of the Rwandan Mwami (kings). Being selected as an Intore in times of old was a great honour – they would receive a privileged education, intensive combat training and they held a high status within the court. Today, the dancers use traditional weapons such as spears and bows and wear brightly coloured clothes and long flowing white hairpieces.
Located in a beautiful meadow nestled between the Karisimbi and Visoke volcanoes are the graves of Dian Fossey and some of her beloved research gorillas. For anyone interested in gorilla conservation in Rwanda, or interested in Fossey’s personal story, the trek to her grave is highly recommended. This trek starts early in the morning, can take 6-8 hours and is operated by the National Park.
Rwanda offers some of the world’s best bird watching, with a vast diversity of bird species. Rwanda has over 700 bird species and is home to the second highest number of Albertine endemics in the Albertine region. Each of our lodges offers the chance to see a number of different birds, with the vast majority endemic to the Region.
Guests of Virunga lodge have easy access to the Virunga chain of volcanoes, which offer challenging hikes and stunning panoramas. The three most popular volcanoes to climb are Mt. Gahinga, Mt. Sabyinyo, and Mt. Muhavura. These hikes are of varying difficulty and typically take a full day. The treks starts at 7:00am from the park headquarters, from where visitors will have to drive / be driven to the base of the volcano.
On a free afternoon at Virunga Lodge we recommend taking advantage of the lodge’s unique position by meandering down the mountain slope, through local villages, and to Lake Bulera, which sits at its foot. Passing through the local communities offers a colorful peek into village life and opportunities to visit local schools and community centers.
Although it rains heavily around Virunga Lodge, there are very few facilities for water catchment and storage and in the dry season there is an acute shortage of water. The villagers in Sunzu village around the lodge, where 138 families live, do not have enough clean water for drinking or for growing crops.
Starting in 2016, Virunga Lodge has been providing plastic water tanks to the local community and with the support of our guests,
In June 2014 Virunga Lodge launched the “One Sheep per Family” project, to provide one sheep to each of the 140 families in the Sunzu community. The sheep manure provides natural and effective fertiliser for growing crops. As well as providing manure, selling lambs provide income for the family.
For the project to work effectively, the community is divided up into 14 groups and each group is given nine females and one male. After all females produce an offspring, the breeding males are rotated to a different group for genetic diversity. A new family takes over caring for the male and donates one female offspring back to the previous ram caretaker.
The Dian Fossey Map Room at Virunga Lodge has been built in honor of Dr. Dian Fossey, the pioneer primatologist who set up the Karisoke Center high in the Virunga volcanoes in 1967. The exploration and conservation of the Virunga volcanoes is a very interesting and unique story and has been brought together for the first time in the amazing exhibition at the Dian Fossey Map Room at Virunga Lodge.
The Dian Fossey Map Room was opened on 2 March 2017. A permanent exhibition has been set up in the Map Room charting the ‘Conservationists and Explorers of the Virunga Volcanoes’ from 1850 to 1985 when Fossey died.
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
7 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, French
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
