Must-see hotels in Eastern Uganda

  • Wildwaters Lodge

    Jinja

    One of Uganda's best luxury hotels, Wildwaters lives up to its name by overlooking a raging stretch of the Nile from its stunning island location…

  • Sipi River Lodge

    Eastern Uganda

    A real retreat set in lush gardens with porch rockers and a creek-side trail to the second waterfall. Dorms and bandas (thatched-roofed huts) use separate…

  • Haven

    Jinja

    Overlooking a wild Class VI rapid, this wonderful, friendly lodge is all about location. With pleasant grounds featuring a play area, bike rentals and…

  • Gately on the Nile

    Jinja

    Gately's stylish rooms boast high ceilings, mosaic tile floors and batik fabrics. They're split between a lovely garden house and loft apartments and a…

  • Source of the Smile Guesthouse

    Jinja

    With cool tropical design, a gorgeous garden and pool, this relaxed guesthouse indeed invites smiles. Its Icelandic owner and local staff are helpful and…

  • Rose's Last Chance

    Eastern Uganda

    Located near the trailhead in Budadari, Rose's is a laid-back, comfortable, fun and friendly place that brings guests closer to the local scene. Testing…

  • 2 Friends Guesthouse

    Jinja

    A relaxed guesthouse with smart safari-themed rooms with flat-screen TVs, safes and attractive Ugandan art. Cottages around a lovely bamboo garden and…

  • Hairy Lemon

    Jinja

    Situated 15km downstream from the rafting starting point, Hairy Lemon's isolated location on a small island makes it the perfect getaway retreat. More…

  • Nile River Explorers Campsite

    Jinja

    The most popular place to stay at Bujagali, this attractive camp is set on a grassy site with sensational river views. There's a good mix of budget rooms,…

  • Mt Elgon Hotel

    Eastern Uganda

    A colonial-era stalwart with modern flair, rooms here are spacious and quite plush. Amenities include a sauna, Jacuzzi, swimming pool and minigolf. It’s…

  • Surjio's

    Jinja

    Relaxed Surjio's has a pleasant garden set away from town near the edge of the Nile. Pricier rooms are spacious with polished blonde-wood floors, high…

  • Casa Del Turista

    Eastern Uganda

    This friendly guesthouse is a relaxed place to hang out, with a great on-site cafe, spotless dorms and private rooms with a dash of style and en suite…

  • Visitors Inn

    Eastern Uganda

    This newish multistorey hotel is set at the edge of downtown where it's less noisy at night. It's a great deal: immaculate bedrooms have tiny balconies…

  • Moses' Campsite

    Eastern Uganda

    Sipi’s original backpacker option, this small, laid-back operation has a good view of the falls from its wonderful rickety terrace and unhindered views of…

  • Sipi Falls Resort

    Eastern Uganda

    Sublime waterfall views and affordable bandas (thatched-roofed huts) with open-air private showers (cold) ensure a memorable stay. Hosts are friendly but…

  • Crow's Nest

    Eastern Uganda

    Set up by Peace Corps volunteers, these Scandinavian-style log cabins feature some private baths and views of all three waterfalls from their terraces (go…

  • Busoga Trust Guesthouse

    Jinja

    Usually full of NGO workers, this is the perfect choice for those not into Jinja's backpacker scene. Busoga Trust has a chilled-out vibe with homely…

  • Nile River Camp

    Jinja

    This laid-back site run by Nalubale Rafting has a scenic river location fringed with eucalyptus trees and an atmospheric thatched-roof restaurant/bar…

  • Jinja Backpackers

    Jinja

    This unassuming, relaxed backpackers is owned by a Kiwi-Aussie couple who've set up rooms in a large sheep shearing–like shed with dorms and private rooms…

  • Explorers Backpackers

    Jinja

    Jinja's original crash pad is still a popular budget choice with attractive murals and open-air lounge spaces. Dorms are decent and the forest cottage…

  • Nile Porch

    Jinja

    Bringing the safari lodge experience to Bujagali, the Nile Porch has ample safari tents in cement shelters set on a cliff above the river. Inside you'll…

  • Lacam Lodge

    Eastern Uganda

    This very attractive lodge sits astride the top of the big waterfall, with sideways, close-up views and breezes. Accommodation, from the three-bed dorms…

  • UWA Forest Exploration Centre

    Eastern Uganda

    This lovely spot run by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is right at the Sipi trailhead and has a little restaurant. Book via the National Park…

  • Nalubale Teahouse

    Jinja

    The base for Nalubale rafters (who stay for free), this lively backpacker hangout has clean dorms with hot showers in a colonial house set in a leafy…

  • Jinja Safari Hotel

    Jinja

    Sure it's a bit scuffed around the edges, but this unpretentious hotel offers budget lodgings with a swimming pool, large lawn and big rooms.

  • New Mt Elgon View Hotel

    Eastern Uganda

    In a busy part of town, this budget hotel has the feel of an Indian guesthouse with cheap rooms and a fantastic rooftop hangout. Room 11 has splendid…

  • Suam Guesthouse

    Eastern Uganda

    A budget UWA lodge (cold water only) at Suam trail where you'll need to bring your own food. Book in advance via the National Park Headquarters in Mbale.

  • UWA Kapkwata Guesthouse

    Eastern Uganda

    This simple place serves the Piswa trailhead, just east of the park entrance gate. Dorms and cabins have shared bathrooms and there are basic meals…

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