| HISTORY | | | | Lake Nabugabo campsite, etc. Guesthouses include |
| Hotel growth in Uganda started in the19th century, a | | | | Rwenzori guesthouse, Mamba point, palm tree |
| decade after independence during the colonial period. | | | | guesthouse, 2 friends guesthouse, Palm tree |
| This saw the growth of accommodation, transport and | | | | guesthouse, etc and Islands like nature's prime island, |
| infrastructure in Uganda (tourism.) The political instability | | | | Ssese Island, Bulago island. |
| during the 1970's and 1980's led to the decline in the | | | | HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS IN UGANDA. |
| hotel industry as well as tourism. Hotels were closed, | | | | The latest hotel developments in Uganda are a sure |
| destroyed and made into police barracks like the Nile | | | | indication of tourism growth in Uganda and EastAfrica |
| mansions. | | | | as a whole. |
| The taking over of power in 1986 by the National | | | | The development of tourism has been enhanced by |
| Resistance movement (NRM) led to the revival of the | | | | effective promotion, of both the destination and |
| tourism industry. Uganda has consistently worn foreign | | | | products offered by specific businesses. Establishment |
| and international relations, support of large international | | | | of awareness programes, qualified, trained and skilled |
| organizations like World Tourism Organization, and has | | | | human resources, improved and stronger tourism |
| attracted internal and external investors. This has led | | | | administration, investment in the tourism plant and |
| to the rehabilitation of leisure and tourism facilities like | | | | associated products (attractions, entertainment, |
| hotels. | | | | shopping, etc), enhancing marketing methods and |
| Visitor arrivals have grown due to the increase in | | | | development of basic facilities, social services and |
| tourism demand from the 512,000 in 2004 to about | | | | proper infrastructure. |
| 700,000 in 2005.Uganda's tourism sector has continued | | | | The hotels and other accommodation facilities have |
| to grow and is expected to earn the country over | | | | developed to offer distinguished ambience, panoramic |
| $500m (about sh905b) this year from $360m | | | | views, and tranquil surroundings. They are uniquely |
| (sh651.6b) last year. | | | | refurbished to offer comfortable accommodations for |
| HOTELS/ACCOMMODATION | | | | a relaxing business or holiday trip. Hotels are perfectly |
| Uganda has a wide range of excellent hotels and | | | | situated for visitors with a welcoming atmosphere, |
| accommodation facilities located in all regions of the | | | | friendly and hospitable services, with excellent facilities |
| country. These are mainly located in the main towns of | | | | as well as comfortable guestrooms and public areas. |
| Kampala (Capital City), Jinja, Entebbe, Gulu, Mbarara, | | | | Business centers with boardrooms and equipment, |
| Mbale, Fortportal, Arua. | | | | Bars and restaurants serving intercontinental cuisine |
| Uganda is well known for its hospitality and the | | | | with wines and cocktails, Services like massage, sauna, |
| welcoming nature of the local people, which has | | | | Internet facilities, private lounges, gyms, swimming pools, |
| promoted the growth and development of hotels and | | | | shopping malls, Recreation courtyards, open spaces, |
| other accommodation facilities. | | | | pergolas, terraces and entertainment centers are |
| Upmarket, low budget and more affordable hotels and | | | | offered by Uganda's hotels and accommodation |
| accommodation include Sheraton Kampala hotel, | | | | facilities. |
| Serena hotel (formerly Nile hotel), Speke hotel, Grand | | | | The hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of |
| Imperial hotel, Emin pasha hotel, Hotel Equatoria, hotel | | | | Government Meeting scheduled for 2007 in Uganda |
| Africana, Tourist hotel, Hotel Diplomate, Holiday | | | | has also enhanced hotel development and |
| Express hotel. Imperial Resort beach hotel, Botanical | | | | refurbishment, and Hotel Owners have put their |
| beach hotel, Hotel Triangle, Crested crane hotel, | | | | facilities together necessary to host the summit in |
| Windsor lake Victoria hotel, Mbale resort hotel, Mt.Elgon | | | | 2007. |
| hotel, to mention but a few. | | | | Hotels are on the increase in the country like Emin |
| Other accommodation facilities include hostels, lodges, | | | | pasha, which opened at the end of March 2004. |
| campsites, guesthouses and apartments, which are | | | | Kampala Sheraton Hotel, Bwebajja on Entebbe Road, |
| located in the city center, suburbs and in all regions of | | | | Garden City, Golf Course and Kampala Serena hotels |
| the country. Lodges include Mweya safari lodge, | | | | are undergoing construction and refurbishment. |
| Speke resort Munyonyo, Red chili rest camp and | | | | Buhoma Homestead, mantana-tented camps and the |
| hideaway, Gorilla forest camp, Volcanoes, Arra fishing | | | | Volcanoes lodges are undergoing upgrading and |
| lodge, Jacana safari lodge etc. Apartments include | | | | expanding, and the most luxurious hotels used by |
| Acacia apartments, Windsor apartments, Kabira club, | | | | business travellers and upmarket tourists have prices |
| Dolphin suites, Mosa courts, golden leaves, Royal suites, | | | | set in dollars. |
| Salama springs, Speke resort, etc. Campsites and | | | | There are plenty of budget hotels and accommodation |
| hostels include Adrift/Nile high camp, Red chili | | | | facilities in Uganda, and the accommodation sector is |
| hideaway, Backpackers, Bigodi wetland sanctuary, | | | | growing consistently, with remarkable staff offering |
| Bunyonyi overland camp, Ishasha wilderness camp, | | | | hospitable décor in hotels and all accommodation |
| Sambiya river lodge Bandas, Hornbill, The crows nest, | | | | facilities. |