Speke Group of Hotels, the hospitality arm of the Ruparelia Group has taken a major step toward unlocking the full potential of its much-anticipated Paradise Island project with the acquisition of a barge designed to streamline logistics.
Paradise Island, which is now nearing completion, promises to be one of Uganda’s most exclusive holiday getaways. However, like many island projects, one of the biggest challenges has been the reliable transportation of supplies and amenities. The new barge will bridge that gap by ferrying goods and essential materials from the mainland to the island, providing linkage between the group’s flagship Speke Resort Munyonyo and the eco-luxury island that is 20 minutes away via speed boat.
This investment ensures that Paradise Island guests will enjoy a fully equipped and uncompromised holiday experience, with the same world-class conveniences that have become synonymous with the Ruparelia Group’s hospitality brand.
The Barge will primarily handle supplies such as construction materials, food, and equipment. By reducing reliance on smaller boats, it ensures steady provision of goods while minimizing environmental disruption on the lake—an approach that reflects the group’s eco-conscious ethos.
Paradise Island itself is a 19-acre retreat that has been carefully designed to merge natural beauty with modern comfort, offering 10 standard cottages, 11 cliff-hanger units, 14 deluxe two-bedroom cottages, and three premium villas. Guests will enjoy secluded luxury while benefiting from amenities comparable to those at any world-class resort.
Sudhir Ruparelia, chairman of the Ruparelia Group, has invested heavily in the project with the goal of redefining Uganda’s luxury tourism landscape. By emphasizing sustainability alongside exclusivity, Paradise Island is expected to become a flagship destination for both regional and international visitors.
With the logistics puzzle now solved, the final preparations for Paradise Island’s grand opening are firmly on course, paving the way for a new chapter in Uganda’s luxury tourism offering.
