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
Located 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.