Emin Pasha Hotel
Kampala, Uganda
Emin Pasha is Kampala's first luxury boutique hotel. Offering refined environs, sophisticated service and the romantic ambience of a bygone age, Emin Pasha provides a serene retreat before or after your safari. The hotel's name honors an exceptional character in Uganda's late 19th-century colonial history: Emin Pasha was a doctor, naturalist, linguist and explorer who sought not to conquer but to understand and learn, and in so doing, he fell in love with Uganda and worked tirelessly on behalf of its people.
Traditional touches that hark back to that era are intertwined throughout the architecture and decor and are complemented by contemporary amenities, for an aesthetic and comfortable stay. The 21 individually decorated guest rooms are designed with qualities inspired by the African landscape. Hardwood furniture, Egyptian cotton sheets, cast-iron soaking tubs and tropical "monsoon" showers are some of the highlights. Air conditioning,