Uganda, in partnership with the East African Community (EAC), has begun training the second cohort of East African Community (EAC) Hotel Assessors at the Hotel and Tourism Training College in Jinja City located in Eastern Uganda. The programme, which runs until 4th December, brings together 30 professionals drawn from tourism, hospitality, architecture, public health, environmental […]
Rift Craters Eco Lodge, strategically located along Mirambi Road in Rubirizi, has emerged as Western Uganda’s benchmark for nature-focused sanctuary living. Uniquely perched on a high ridge directly between two ancient volcanic crater lakes; Lake Mirambi and Lake Katinda, this premium destination offers an unparalleled eco-luxury gateway right on the edge of the world-famous Queen […]
Historic Mount Elgon Hotel Reopens in Mbale City After Major Renovation – A Landmark Boost for Responsible Tourism in Eastern Uganda On 27th September 2026, World Tourism Day, H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially opened the fully renovated Mount Elgon Hotel & Spa in Mbale City. The ceremony marked a significant milestone for Uganda’s hospitality […]
President Yoweri Museveni officially inaugurated the Kampala Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments in Nsambya along Ggaba Road, Kampala, on August 27th, 2026 This dual-branded five-star luxury property is Kampala’s newest major hospitality landmark. Kampala Marriott Hotel is a twin-tower development linked by a skybridge with 181 hotel guestrooms and suites including a Presidential Suite […]
A vibrant new addition now graces Kampala’s skyline. The Kampala Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments officially opened in late August 2026 in Nsambya along Ggaba Road in Kampala, Central Uganda, marking the debut of Marriott’s flagship Hotels and Executive Apartments brands in Uganda. The dual-branded property features twin towers linked by a skybridge, 181 […]
There are places where luxury is measured by the size of a suite, the number of amenities or the sophistication of a wine list. Then there are places where luxury is defined by something harder to replicate: space, silence, wilderness and a sense of being deeply connected to the landscape. Erebero Hills, Asilia Africa’s highly […]
In a major development for Uganda’s tourism and conservation sectors, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially renewed its concession agreements with Marasa Africa for the continued management and operation of Paraa Safari Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge and Chobe Safari Lodge. The new agreements secure Marasa’s role for another 30 years, reinforcing one of the […]
Travelers seeking exclusive, off-the-beaten-path experiences in Uganda have a fresh reason to visit the remote northeast. Kara-Tunga Tours has announced the opening of Namoni Lodge in Kidepo Valley National Park, with bookings now open for stays starting 1st August 2026. Nestled in one of Uganda’s most dramatic landscapes, Namoni Lodge promises intimate luxury amid sweeping […]
Uganda’s premier gorilla trekking destination is set to welcome a striking new addition. Erebero Hills Lodge, developed by award-winning operator Asilia Africa, is rapidly taking shape in the misty hills of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Erebero Hills Lodge, whose name means “a place where you can see far,” promises breathtaking panoramas and immersive forest experiences […]
New Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala Opens Opposite Makerere University: Fresh Boost for Uganda Tourism
A new chapter in Uganda’s hospitality sector has begun with the official commissioning of Bamus Sarovar Portico Kampala, a contemporary multi-story hotel located on Plot 70, Gaddafi Road, directly opposite Makerere University’s main gate. The hotel, owned by local investor Hajji Badru Muwanga and operated under the Sarovar Hotels banner, was officially launched by Hon. […]