Designed to echo a lavish Roman villa, the Serena resort on Lake Victoria has an enviable position between Kampala and Entebbe, making it the perfect overnight stop before or after a gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Studded with fountains, mosaics and frescoes and overlooking terraced rose gardens down to Lake Victoria and the Lweza Hills beyond, the Serena has several restaurants and bars, sporting facilities that include tennis and volleyball courts, blissful sunset cruises, babysitting services and fully equipped spa that boasts a sauna, cardio studio, yoga, Tai chi and a range of holistic treatments.
In keeping with the Italianate theme, rooms are done in shades of terracotta and have all the amenities you would expect from a modern hotel, including 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi and satellite television.