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Stories from HMK Living.

Guides, insider notes, and editorial coverage of luxury travel and life around Kigo, Kampala — from the team behind HMK Living's curated apartments.

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Kampala Travel·13 min read

Arriving in Uganda: Your First 48 Hours, Sorted

Visa, yellow fever, the arrivals hall, money, SIM cards, transport, tap water, plugs, tipping and jet lag — everything a first-time visitor to Uganda needs to get right in the first two days, written by people who meet those flights every week.

The HMK Living Editorial Team·8 October 2026Read the article→

The Best Time to Visit Kigo and Lake Victoria: A Seasonal Guide

An equator-and-altitude climate means Kigo has no bad season, only different ones. A month-by-month guide to weather on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, the two rainy and two drier spells, when rates and crowds ease, and exactly what to pack.

Studio with its own kitchenette and media wall at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Extended Stay·12 min

Extended Stay & Monthly Rates in Kigo: What to Know Before You Book

A practical guide to monthly accommodation in Kampala and long stays in Kigo — how the seven-night threshold works, which apartment suits a month, what the rate does and does not include, and the questions to settle before you commit.

Open-plan lounge and dining space in a two-bedroom suite at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Family Travel·12 min

Family-Friendly Stays Near Lake Victoria: Is Kigo Right for Your Family?

An honest look at staying in Kigo with children — how a serviced apartment compares with a hotel room and a lake resort, which apartment formats actually fit a family, what is on site, what is not, and what to arrange with the concierge before you arrive.

Writing desk beside the window in a studio at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Corporate Travel·13 min

Kampala or Kigo: Where Should Business Travellers Actually Stay?

A decision guide for business travellers choosing between a central Kampala hotel and a quiet lakeside base in Kigo, 25 minutes out — the airport run, the traffic windows, meeting logistics, working conditions and what a week really costs.

Tan leather lounge seating beside the kitchenette in a suite at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Where to Stay·11 min

Munyonyo or Kigo: Which Side of Kampala's Lakeshore Should You Stay On?

Two neighbouring lakeside districts, two quite different stays. An honest comparison of Munyonyo and Kigo — distance to the airport and the city, what each is good at, what each costs, and which one suits a conference, a family holiday, a business week or a long stay.

A quiet lounge behind drawn curtains at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Kampala Travel·12 min

Safety and Security in Kigo: What Travellers Should Know

A measured, practical guide to safety in Kigo and greater Kampala — what the neighbourhood is actually like, what HMK Living does about security, the precautions that matter on the airport road and in town, and the questions to ask any property before you book.

Studio with media wall, desk and king bed at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Where to Stay·12 min

Staying Beside the Lake Victoria Championship Golf Course: Resort Room or Serviced Apartment?

What your options actually are on Kigo Road, beside Uganda's championship golf course — what a resort room gives you, what a serviced apartment gives you, what each costs per night and per week, and how to decide which one fits the trip you are taking.

Lounge seating arranged for a private gathering at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Events·13 min

Wedding and Event Stays Near Kigo, Kampala

For couples and planners working in the Kigo and Lake Victoria area — where the wedding party sleeps, how a smaller private gathering works in a top-floor apartment, what the concierge can arrange, and the accommodation logistics that decide how a wedding weekend runs.

Dining nook beside the kitchen in a serviced apartment at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Kampala Travel·12 min

What a Week in Kampala Actually Costs in 2026

A full, itemised budget for seven nights in Kampala — accommodation, airport transfers, drivers, food, SIM cards, laundry, tips and the things nobody warns you about — with real figures in US dollars and Ugandan shillings, at three different standards of trip.

A bed turned down before an early departure at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Kampala Travel·11 min

Where to Stay Before an Early Morning Flight Out of Entebbe

A practical guide to sleeping somewhere sensible before a dawn departure from Entebbe International — how early you actually need to leave, what the road is like at four in the morning, what to ask a property before you book, and why Kigo works better than it looks on a map.

The lit corridor to the apartments at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Kampala Travel·10 min

A First-Timer's Guide to Getting from Entebbe Airport to Kigo

Landing at Entebbe for the first time? Kigo is about 20 km from Entebbe International Airport via the Entebbe Express Highway. Here is how the journey works, how to arrange a transfer before you fly, what to have ready when you land, and what to expect on arrival.

Fitted kitchen with stone worktop in a suite at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Accommodation·10 min

HMK Living vs. Airbnb in Kigo: What You Actually Get

Choosing between a short-term rental and a managed apartment suite in Kigo, Kampala? Here is what to check before you book — who answers at night, security, laundry, Wi-Fi and airport transfers — and how HMK Living compares with a typical Airbnb-style rental.

Made bed with crisp white linen in a suite at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Accommodation·12 min

Hotel Accommodation in Kigo: The Complete 2026 Guide

Hotel accommodation in Kigo, Kampala sits on the Lake Victoria shoreline, about 20 km from Entebbe International Airport. This guide covers why guests choose Kigo, hotel rooms versus apartment suites, what a stay at HMK Living costs, how to get there, and how to book direct.

The HMK Living building lit at dusk on Kigo Road, Kigo Kampala

Kampala Neighbourhoods·11 min

Kigo vs. Nakasero: Kampala's Two Premium Neighbourhoods Compared

Kigo and Nakasero are Kampala's two most distinct luxury addresses — one residential and lakeside, one CBD and traditional. The complete comparison for visitors and relocators trying to choose between them in 2026.

Penthouse bedroom with full-height windows at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Events·12 min

How to Plan a VVIP Event or Private Gathering in Kampala

Private dinners, executive retreats, diplomatic receptions and milestone celebrations in Kampala — the planning playbook for a discreet, well-run evening, from the team behind HMK Living's Kigo penthouse hosting space.

Steak and plantain served at the ground-floor restaurant, HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Golf·11 min

Golf + Stay Packages Near Kampala: Lake Victoria Championship Course Guide

Everything a visiting golfer needs to know about the Lake Victoria championship golf course in Kigo — Kampala's premier 18-hole championship golf course. Course profile, green fees, stay-and-play packages, and why Kigo has become Uganda's golf-stay capital.

Ensuite bathroom with natural light at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Wellness·11 min

Top Wellness & Spa Experiences in Kampala

The spa, wellness and treatment experiences worth planning a trip around in greater Kampala — from the Wellness Sanctuary next door to HMK Living, through the spa wing at the lakeside championship golf resort, to the city-centre alternatives. What to book, in what order, and how tier access works.

Wide view of a studio suite at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Lakeside Living·12 min

A Complete Guide to Luxury Lakeside Living in Uganda

Lake Victoria is the second-largest freshwater lake in the world and Uganda's defining geography. This is the guide to luxury lakeside living along its northern shore — Kigo, Munyonyo, Entebbe — for travellers and long-stay residents alike.

Bedroom with fitted wardrobe in a suite at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Accommodation·11 min

HMK Living Penthouse vs. Suite: Which Room Is Right for You?

A complete comparison of HMK Living's apartment typologies — Studio Deluxe, 1BHK Suite, 2BHK Suite, and the 3BHK Penthouse. Rates, layouts, kitchens, included services, and which apartment fits which kind of stay.

Studio with a desk, patterned armchair and king bed at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Remote Work·12 min

Work From Kampala: The Rise of Luxury Remote Work Retreats in Uganda

Kampala has quietly become a workable base for remote executives — fibre-optic mesh Wi-Fi, a desk in every apartment, 20 km to Entebbe International Airport, and a lakeside setting built for the work-from-sanctuary professional. The practical guide.

Work desk with fibre Wi-Fi in a suite at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Corporate Travel·11 min

The Best Corporate Accommodation in Kampala for Executives (2026)

Where to stay in Kampala for serious business — corporate apartments, work-ready suites and executive serviced apartments across Kololo, Nakasero, Naguru and Kigo. The full 2026 comparison for visiting executives and longer postings.

The breakfast counter at the ground-floor restaurant, HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Kampala Travel·11 min

Things to Do Near Kigo on Lake Victoria, Kampala

From golf and spa days at the lakeside championship resort to boat trips on Lake Victoria, Munyonyo cathedral visits, Equator stops, and quiet evenings in Kigo — the complete activity guide for guests staying in Kampala's lakeside luxury enclave.

Curved lounge seating in a suite at HMK Living, Kigo Kampala

Kampala Travel·11 min

Best Luxury Hotels in Kigo, Kampala (2026 Guide)

The complete 2026 guide to luxury stays in Kigo, Kampala — Uganda's lakeside enclave beside the Lake Victoria championship golf resort, about 20 km from Entebbe International Airport. Resort hotels, boutique serviced apartments, and how to choose between them.