If you are considering an African wedding, you should definitely consider wedding venues in Kampala, home to some of the most beautiful wedding venues in East Africa.
Kampala is the capital city of Uganda. Nestled atop seven wondrous hills, Kampala is known for its lovely weather, gorgeous green landscapes, vibrant urban social scene, and nightlife. This is why wedding venues in Kampala are a sight behold!
we will explore 8 of the most stunninng wedding venues in Kampala, that are among the best and most unique wedding venues on the African continent.
Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort
Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort is renowned for its beautiful lakeside views, green scenery, poolside areas, equestrian center, and the largest private-owned Marina in Uganda. This 90-acre resort is one of the most famous in the country, offering a 5-Star luxury hotel service, 24/7 personal butlers, and amazing activities for resort guests. This incluses like boat cruises, pony riding, bird watching, live jazz band performances, fishing and island trips.
It is no wonder it it one of the most desired wedding venues in Kampala!
Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort comes with a vast array of location options within the resort to suit every type of couple and their different preferences.
If you want a stunning water feature at your wedding venue in Kampala, and plan on having a large number of guests, the Lakeside location is a wonderful option. It has a capacity of up to 5000 guests, covers a space of 11,253 sq.m, and comes with a marquee, air conditioning, and a raised floor with carpeting available.
Other awesome location options for couples that have a lot of guests include the Flag Mast venue that comes with a capacity of 1500 guests, the Speak Ballroom which has a capacity of 1000 guests, and the mango garden that can accommodate 1000 guests.
For couples keen on a “smaller” and more intimate celebration, the resort has amazing location options including the Victoria Ballroom that seats 750 guests, the Peace hub that seats 450 guests, Speak poolside for 450 guests, Commonwealth poolside with a capacity of 400 guests and comes with raised floor carpeting, and finally, the Commonwealth banquet hall that seats 200 guests.
Most of these locations whether large or small come with air conditioning.
The location options are not the only amazing thing about this wedding venue. The Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, also comes with additional services, including onsite wedding planners who can take care of all the arrangements like food, and entertainment, photography, accommodation and so much more. The resort also offers amazing menu options that will leave you absolutely spoilt for choice. The options range from Continental to Indian cuisine and even afterparty additions. They also have an African buffet and the food is made by amazing top-rated chefs.
Kampala Serena Hotel
Kampala Serena Hotel is definitely one of the best and most sought-after wedding venues in Kampala.
Boasting exquisite architecture and jaw-dropping interior design, the hotel is seated on 17 acres of beautiful water gardens and is located right in the heart of Kampala city. It features a spa and Health club, swimming pool with waterfall, roof terrace for cocktails, running track next to the Golf course, private entrance options, helipad, car park, and hair and beauty salon, among many more amazing highlights.
For weddings, the Kampala Serena Hotel offers different location options with different capacities, the largest built to accommodate up to 1500 guests.
Some of the locations include:
- Garden auditorium, which comes with beautiful green gardens and can accommodate up to 1000 guest,
- The Victoria Hall which offers an elegant ambiance and can hold up to 450 guests,
- The Katonga hall which can accommodate up to 200 guests.
- Lower gardens with a capacity of 350, although you will have to arrange a tent yourself
They also have smaller location options with capacity ranging between 30 – 100 guests.
The hotel also offers wedding planning services to couples, including a bridal bouquet, and hair and makeup services. The chairs, tables, cutlery, and photography in the gardens are available at no extra cost.
Catering services are available, from some very good chefs, with three different menu options to choose from. A vast array of entertainment options can also be provided.
This Kampala wedding venue offers accommodation and private dining for the couple for one night inclusive of bed and breakfast and amazing packages for family and friends’ accommodation. Last but not least, the Kampala Serena Hotel offers taxi and limousine services. The couple is free to make their own arrangements for the cake, décor, and public address system.
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
Constructed with exquisite Mediterranean architecture, beautiful pastel interiors, rose gardens, and a Roman-style Coliseum, the Lake Victoria Serena Kigo is arguably one of the best resorts near Kampala.
Besides its exquisite design and 5-star service, it is known for its amazing championship golf course, outdoor pool and sundeck, spa, and helipad. It also offers some exclusive activities, including lake cruises, and trip activity to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary, sundowners, birding tours, tennis courts, and volleyball courts.
In recent years, the resort has also definitely built a reputation as a top-tier wedding venue with settings that can accommodate up to 1000 guests. Couples can choose from location options within the resort like the Coliseum gardens which can sit up to 1000 guests, the pool gardens that can sit up to 300 guests or the Kalanaga Hall, which can sit up to 180 guests.
The special wedding package includes chairs, tables, and white chair covers, pictures of the bride taken in the gardens, free accommodation for one night for the couple inclusive of breakfast, a changing room for use during the day, a three-course buffet menu that can be designed to the couple’s liking and an amazing accommodation rate for the couples’ guests which applies for booking guests between 100 people to 1000 people.
Couples, however, have to cater for their own music, décor, and provide their own tent and cake. The resort also has a strict policy for wedding functions to end by midnight.
Sheraton Kampala Hotel
The Sheraton Hotel Kampala has been around for decades and is well-known for delivering exceptional service as a wedding venue. Located in Kampala City, just 10 minutes away from the City Centre and 45 mins from Entebbe Airport, the hotel has 9 acres of beautiful gardens, and is loved for its vibrant night entertainment and amazing views of Kampala. It also has a spa and fitness center, an outdoor pool, and 8 exquisite restaurants.
For your wedding ceremony or reception, the hotel gardens are perfect and all the different location options feature Wi-Fi and easy on-site catering services. The hotel offers both indoor and outdoor location to ensure a weatherproof event, regardless of the time of year you get married.
Sheraton Kampala is part of the Marriott Bonvoy group, and offer wedding planning services with a Marriot Bonvoy certified wedding planner. The planner is also available to take care oof finding florists, talented photographers, and excellent entertainment for your big day so you can focus on all the other arrangements that you will need. This arrangement is ideal for “hands-off” couples, or couples outside of Uganda needing more assistance with finding wedding vendors and providers when they are not on the ground.
Protea Hotel, Kampala Skyz
Found right at the top of Naguru Hill in Kampala, the Protea hotel Kampala Skyz is a beautiful 5-star hotel revered for its famous skyz deck, 4 rooftop bars with eye-catching views of Kampala, and swimming pool area. Iand on-site guest transfers at a fee.
The hotel offers an impressive array of wedding location options and up to five set food menus for the couple to choose from for their big day. The couple is also given a room for the night, with bed and breakfast included, and a free complimentary standard room for changing for the entourage.
Chobe safari Lodge
Chobe Safari Lodge a truly unique African experience among all wedding venues in Kampala.
For couples that would love a safari backdrop for their wedding or reception, the Chobe Safari Lodge is the perfect venue option. Constructed in the 1950s and situated inside the Murchision Falls National Park, there are 76 mammal species and 451 bird species to see or discover. The lodge is only 3 and a half hours away from Kampala and is built facing the magnificent view of the River Nile.
The Lodge features a swimming pool, an outstanding restaurant, bar and terrace, a business centre. There are some once-in-a-lifetime experiences that your guests would love. These include a safari drive, nature walk, river cruise, boat ride, chimpanzee tracking, a rhino sanctuary visit, culture talk, and fishing. The couple is able to celebrate their big day surrounded by nature, wildlife, and spectacular views of the River Nile.
This is the kind of venue that you can make a couple of days holiday out of. You and your guests can take advantage of the amazing accomidations
Golf Course Hotel
Only 5 minutes from the Kampala City center and 45 minutes from Entebbe airport, the Golf Course Hotel is conveniently positioned right next to the famous Uganda golf club. Popular for its revolving restaurant which is the first and only of its kind in Uganda, and serving continental cuisine with breath-taking views of Kampala. This hotel also comes with a gym, tennis court, swimming pool, golf, and squash.
It offers great location options for couples, some of which are a banquet hall, and a swimming pool terrace which are both wonderful options for your big day.
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