Comfortable, big, many restaurants, large pool
The Aga Khan’s chain of Serena Hotels are found in several African countries and they are generally solid and dependable choices. Each is designed differently and often reflects the character of its surroundings (though not always).
The Kampala Serena is rather large and glitzy, with extensive grounds and ambitious architecture, apparently drawing its inspiration from the abundance of Uganda’s lakes and rivers. It resembles a sort of north-African/Sun City sort of thing...all matt terracotta walls and sculpted water-features. The rooms are sizeable, air-conditioned and comfortable.
There is a choice of restaurants, from a brasserie that serves light meals throughout the day, to a fine-dining restaurant and a pool terrace cafe and bar. There are certainly worse places to while away any time you might have in Kampala but don't expect cosy informality or rustic chic here...this is a proper hotel in every sense of the word.
108 deluxe rooms, 32 executive rooms, 3 business suites and 1 royal suite
Comfortable, big, many restaurants, large pool
Like most African cities, Kampala is a colourful, messy, noisy and bustling place. Traffic is chaotic, not least because of the lack of discernable street signs, and more probably due to the slightly manic driving. Built amongst seven hills, the city is a mixture of slightly scruffy downtown and greener suburbs. There is not a great deal to do here but there are a few good hotels so it's not a bad place in which to find yourself for a night either end of your safari, especially if you enjoy a taste of the "real Africa". Read more?
Uganda is a beguiling mixture of what the rest of Africa has to offer, from the semi-desert country of Karamoja, to the snow-capped mountains of the Rwenzoris and the "impenetrable" rainforests of Bwindi. Uganda is lush, green and luxuriant, full of tropical exuberance and lots of banana trees. Read more?
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