Other central Uganda and Ssese Islands KINGS COUNTRY RESORT
Budo & Canadian Recreation Centre Kampala Tel: +256 (0)782 914 552 Email: kingscountryresort@yahoo.ca Perfectly located only 12 km from Kampala and 45 minutes from Entebbe Airport, Kings Country Resort is 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 TV, comfortable mattresses, mosquito nets, hot water and access to the DVD video library. There are also fitness facilities, a 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.
MIREMBE RESORT BEACH
Ssese Islands c/o 2nd floor, Ganesh Plaza Entebbe Road, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)392 772 703 Cell: +256 (0)751 095 393 Email: reservations@miremberesort.co.ug www.miremberesort.com Mirembe Resort Beach is located at Lutoboka Bay on Bulaggala Island, the largest of the 84 Ssese Islands. The beaches are clean and white, the water is calm and the surrounding area is tranquil. The only way to reach the resort is by boat. Guests are met by staff at the pier on landing. All the accommodation has en-suite bathrooms and there is a range of single, double and shared rooms. Although seemingly cut off from the rest of the world, this beach paradise does have high-speed internet and DSTV.
LAKE VICTORIA SERENA RESORT
Lweza-Kigo Road, off Entebbe Road PO Box 37761, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)41 712 1000 Fax: +256 (0)41 712 1550 Email: lakevictoria@serena.co.ug www.serenahotels.com Located on the shore of Africa’s largest lake, the Lake Victoria Serena Resort is styled to replicate the lines of a classically rustic Roman villa. 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 international and local cuisine. Relaxation spots include the extensive Lake View Pool Deck, the Courtyard Lounge and the Piano Bar Terrace. The resort is 30 km from Entebbe International Airport and 15 km from Kampala. Future developments on the property include a golf course, a marina and a luxury residential complex.
MUKONO RESORT HOTEL
PO Box 743, Jinja Highway, Mukono Tel: +256 (0)392 834 775 Cell: +256 (0774 166 818 Email: inquiry@mukonoresorthotel.net www.mukonoresorthotel.com Mukono Resort Hotel has 26 classic self-contained rooms which are 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 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 with musical performances, cultural dances and comedy shows.
The restaurant serves an all-day à la carte menu which can be enjoyed while overlooking the lake.
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NABISERE HOTEL
Ddimo Road, Kalisizo Tel: +256 (0)392 916 106 Email: info@nabiserehotel.com www.nabiserehotel.com Nabisere Hotel, located in Kalisizo, offers a unique mix of relaxation, business and a work environment. The spacious guest rooms are well laid out and tastefully decorated, with pleasant bathrooms and connection to DSTV. The hotel’s serene gardens, with access to ample and secure parking space, are suitable for ceremonies or functions. The restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving Continental and local cuisine as well as charcoal-grilled delicacies. In-house and outside catering available. The bar serves a wide range of drinks including wines, spirits, champagnes and cocktails. There is also a health club with sauna, steam bath and massage.
PALM SPRINGS HOTEL
Ssaza Masaka, Masaka Tel: +256 (0)776388914, +256 (0)481432431, +256 (0)382276345 Email: palmspringshotel1@gmail.com www.hotelpalmspringsug.com Palm Springs Hotel is a two-hour drive from Kampala city. It is conveniently located in the exclusive residential suburb of Masaka town, 0.5 km off the Kampala to Mbarara main road, next to Masaka district headquarters. The hotel has luxurious gardens and offers a truly African ambience. The friendly atmosphere is complemented by modern facilities.
PEARL GARDENS BEACH
c/o Room 27, 2nd floor Shri-Ganesh Plaza, Entebbe Road PO Box 1046, Kampala Tel: +256 (0)414 349 107 Cell: +256 (0)77 237 2164; 77 490 9494 Email: info@pearlgardensbeach.com; reservations@pearlgardensbeach.com www.pearlgardensbeach.com Pearl Gardens Beach is a six-acre beach resort on Buggala Island in Lake Victoria. The resort offers peaceful and attractive accommodation with elements of nature and modern amenities throughout. The property is situated in a tropical forest in the middle of the world’s second-largest freshwater lake. Activities on the island include birdwatching, swimming, forest treks, nature walks and biking. The resort staff ensure that each guest has a memorable stay. At the weekend, entertainment is provided by local traditional dancers. During the week, guests enjoy a campfire by the shore.