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