Tips when visiting Kampala – Prestige Hotel Suites

Travel to Uganda once lockdown has opened 2021

September 2, 2021 By phs Conferences in Uganda, Kampala Events, Things to do in Kampala, Tips when visiting Kampala, Travel, Where to Stay in Kampala No Comments

Uganda (Kampala) has now opened from a full lockdown to a partial lockdown. Some restrictions are still in place. Here’s a travel guide for you for the restrictions currently in Uganda. There is a curfew from 7pm to 5:30am – You can travel with a boda boda until 6pm. Both the rider and

Travel to Kampala, Uganda during Corona Virus / Covid19

September 28, 2020 By phs Business, City Breaks, Conferences in Kampala, Conferences in Uganda, Tips when visiting Kampala, Travel No Comments

What is the COVID19 situation in Uganda? As of 08/10/2020, these are the COVID19 stats: Deaths: 85 Cumulative Confirmed Cases: 9,260 Recoveries: 5,588 Total active cases: 3,672 Active cases in Kampala: 2,000+ Is the International Airport open in Uganda? Yes, Entebbe International Airport opened on 1st October 2020 Who can travel to Uganda? AreRead More

Update on the COVID19 situation in Uganda (to book a safari/hotel/travel to Uganda or not)

August 26, 2020 By phs City Breaks, Places to Eat, Things to do in Kampala, Tips when visiting Kampala, Where to Stay in Kampala No Comments

Until recently, Uganda was doing quite well at containing the COVID19 virus and Uganda had zero deaths. Uganda was fast to implement a lockdown as soon as the first few cases of COVID19 arrived in Uganda via Entebbe airport. Despite Uganda’s best efforts, the virus got out of hand and is now rapidly spreading within

President Museveni Bans all public transport in Uganda for 14 days after Corona Virus Cases increase

March 26, 2020 By phs Business, City Breaks, Hotel Tips, Things to do in Kampala, Tips when visiting Kampala, Travel No Comments

On 25th March 2020, the number of corona virus cases in Uganda increased from 8 to 14 cases. Our president of Uganda, His Excellency President Museveni, gave a presidential address to tackle this situation. In order to prevent further spread of the corona virus, all public transport has been banned for 14 days effective

Corona Virus and Your Business Travel To Uganda

March 9, 2020 By phs Conferences in Kampala, Conferences in Uganda, Kampala Events, Tips when visiting Kampala No Comments

Important UPDATE: Uganda has cancelled all inbound/outbound passenger flights to and from Uganda starting from midnight 22nd March for the next 32 days in an effort to curb the spread of the Corona Virus COVID-19. The Corona Virus has spread across the world and several countries including Uganda have put into place travel restrictions

Guest requests from last week and how we responded

February 26, 2020 By phs Hotels, Tips when visiting Kampala, Where to Stay in Kampala No Comments

Wondering what guests request for when they go to hotels? Are you the only one who requests for extra sachets of tea/coffee or are there others? 🙂 Here are some of the requests from our guests who stayed at our Kampala hotel this week and how we responded! Guest J “Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday.

Survival Tips for your first visit to Kampala Uganda

September 26, 2019 By phs Tips when visiting Kampala No Comments

Uganda, unlike most Western/Developed countries, has a certain culture/vibe to it. Things are done in a certain way and you may struggle to get by if you’re not prepared for it. So without further ado, here are five survival tips for your first visit to Kampala, Uganda. 1.Best to carry Cash Most transactions in

What strikes first time visitors as special or unusual when they arrive in Kampala, Uganda?

January 23, 2019 By phs Tips when visiting Kampala No Comments

So you have taken the bold step to visit Kampala (Uganda) and you are wondering what to expect? Check out our list of all the fun, unusual, annoying and strange things you may come across. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! 1. Boda-bodas – The streets are lined with them. Boda-boda drivers have their own