The construction of Paradise Island Resort on Lake Victoria is nearing completion with the first phase of 22 units standing at 80 per cent.
Located 20-minutes away by speed boat from Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Paradise Island Resort is bound to be a draw for honeymooning couples as well as retreat-seeking guests.
The project which started on May 1, 2021, will see 22 cottages built in the first phase on the Island geared towards the boosting of both domestic and international tourism treating travellers with a bit of pampering and seclusion in the paradise.
According to site manager Denis Wamani, once the 22 units are complete, there will be an additional 16 in the second phase. “We are moving on very well and we thank chairman (Sudhir) for thinking about opening up Lake Victoria tourism, just expect the best from him. After completion of these 22 units, we will commence the 16 units. However, the construction of the conference hall and landscaping is ongoing,” Wamani said.
Ruparelia Group’s founder and chairman, billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia in an exclusive interview says the project being undertaken by Rajiv and Sheena Ruparelia will open in the 3rd quarter of 2022.
He revealed that the resort that will boast of 10 Standard cottages, 11 standard cliff hunger cottages, 14 units of Deluxe cottages (2BHK) and 3 beautifully appointed Executive Villas which will enable guests experience the wonder of Lake Victoria and the ambiance of the island.
Paradise Island Resort sits on 19 acres of land and is surrounded by another rocky Island which is occupied by trees and a huge number of birds which makes it extremely beautiful for lovers of bird tourism.
Ruparelia Group announced that it had commenced plans to construct a 200-room Kingdom Hotel in Kampala next to Kingdom Mall.
Additionally, the group is expanding Kabira Country Club. Property Mogul and business magnate is concurrently constructing the $100 million Beach Resort Hotel at Entebbe.
“The hotel will be known as Kingdom Kampala and we start work in 2023 and finish in 2026. It will have 200 rooms including suites and penthouses plus 226 very high-end apartments. It will occupy a total of 110,000 square meters and it will have 35 conference rooms.”
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