Delegates Information Pack
Everything you need to know about ARSO Week 2026 — venue, hotels, visa, transport, and exploring Uganda.
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Quick Reference
Meeting Venue
Speke Resort & Conference Centre
Wavamunno Road, P.O. Box 446,
Kampala, Uganda
Located on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Approx. 30–40 min from Entebbe International Airport.
📌 Mention "ARSO" when booking accommodation.
Passport & Visa
Uganda allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for many African countries and others. All delegates must ensure they have a valid visa before travelling.
- Check your country's requirements via the official portal
- Apply at least 2–4 weeks in advance
- Confirm with official immigration sources
Event Registration
All delegates must register online to access the event and receive credentials.
Register / Login →
For queries:
arso@unbs.go.ug
Transport
The venue is approx. 38.4 km / 40 min from Entebbe International Airport via the Kampala–Entebbe Expressway.
- Delegates arrange their own airport transfers
- Host provides shuttle service between the venue and recommended hotels (for delegates staying at those hotels)
- Airport taxis available: airport-transfers-uganda.com
Currency & Practical
- Currency: Uganda Shilling (UGX)
USD widely accepted at major hotels - Exchange: ~USD 1 = UGX 3,700
(fluctuates; forex bureaus available in Kampala & Entebbe) - Language: English (official), Luganda, Swahili
- Electricity: Type G plugs, 240V / 50Hz — bring adapters
- SIM Cards: MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda
Available at Entebbe Airport (passport required)
Emergency Contacts
- Police / Fire / Ambulance999 / 112
- Ministry of Health0800-100-066
- Tourist Police (UPF)+256 414 233814
- Mulago Hospital+256 414 675065
- AAR Healthcare+256 709 768 685
Official Event Contacts
- Emailarso@unbs.go.ug
- WhatsApp+256 772 946 620
- WhatsApp+256 752 492 402
- WhatsApp+256 780 133 124
Recommended Accommodation
All hotels below are within proximity of Speke Resort Munyonyo. Mention "ARSO" when booking at the main venue.
| Hotel | Distance / Time | Rate (per night) | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speke Resort Munyonyo Main Venue Wavamunno Road, Kampala |
– | Venue Rate | spekeresort.com |
| Casa Solada Hotel Martin's Close, Munyonyo |
3–5 min · 1 km | $197–$500 | casasoladahotel.com +256 709 753 938 |
| Sheraton Kampala Hotel Ternan Avenue, Kampala |
35 min · 15 km | $190–$300 | reservations.kampala@sheraton.com +256-312-322337 |
| Serena Hotel Kampala Kintu Road, Nakasero |
35 min · 16 km | $160–$500 | serenahotels.com/kampala +256 31 2309000 |
| Hotel La Vena Plot 1052 Seguku Katale, off Entebbe Rd |
20 min · 10 km | $150–$180 | hotellavena.com +256 779 806167 |
| Las Vegas Garden Hotel Kigo Road, Wakiso District |
15 min · 3 km | $80 | lasvegasgardenhotel.com 041 4671456 |
| Serena Golf Course Hotel Kigo Road, Wakiso District |
30 min · 7 km | $250+ | lakevictoria@serenahotels.com +256312221000 |
| Aquarius Kigo Resort Plot 22504, Block 273 Kigo Road |
30 min · 8 km | $140–$350 | info@aquariuskigoresort.com +256705254006 |
| Cassia Lodge, Buziga Plot 15, Buziga Hill, Kampala |
20 min · 3.5 km | $140–$180 | info@cassialodge.com +256755777002 |
| Hotel Noesis Mauanga Lane, Buziga |
20 min · 2.5 km | $179–$264 | reservation@hotelnoesis.com +256760126602 |
| Eziefe Guest House Wavamunno Road, Kampala |
5 min walk | $300 | +256 779 889 220 |
| Victoria Travel Hotel Plot 260, Ggaba Road, Kampala |
43 min | $50 | victoriatravelhotel.com +256 701 573 606 |
| Hive Hotel, Buziga Buziga area, Kampala |
17 min | $50 | +256 701 573 606 |
| Buziga Country Resort Plot 789, Buziga Hill |
20 min · 3 km | $30–$80 | buzigaresort@yahoo.com +256759327511 |
| Sir Jose Hotel Ggaba Road, Bunga, Kampala |
50 min · 5.7 km | $34–$170 | sirjosehotel@hotmail.com +256789222230 |
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