Must-see hotels in Uganda

  • Bomah Hotel

    Uganda

    In a leafy part of town, the colonial-style Bomah is a smart option with 90 sparkling rooms in a hotel block set over many levels and more under…

  • Sawasawa Guest House

    Southwestern Uganda

    Run by a friendly team, low-key Sawasawa is popular with volunteers and NGOs. It makes an excellent budget choice with sparkling rooms decked in matching…

  • African Village Guest Farm

    Uganda

    Located on a small dairy farm, there are nine bandas (thatched-roofed huts) with balconies, and Betty and her daughters are great hosts. There's a…

  • Bwana Tembo Safari Camp

    Uganda

    Set on a grassy plot of land, this relaxed, Italian-owned camp has a mix of tented camping and cottages. Its homemade pastas and Italian meat dishes get…

  • Urban by City Blue

    Kampala

    In a strikingly modern building, this trendy minimalist hotel features 37 modern yet somewhat sterile rooms around a sparkling pool and inviting lawn…

  • Iron Donkey

    Uganda

    With just nine rooms, this simple lodging above a popular cafe of the same name offers a mix of decent doubles, twins and bunk beds. It's popular with…

  • Gorilla Mist Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    A solid midrange lodge with views of hilly surrounds from its stilted thatched-roof cottages and decked-out tents with hardwood furniture and carpets…

  • Eagles Nest Lake Mburo

    Southwestern Uganda

    Up the top of an impossibly steep hill outside the park, this Dutch-owned lodge has memorable views out to Mburo's distant plains and lakes. Tented safari…

  • Silverback Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    With lovely mountain views and enjoyable al fresco dining, Silverback proves to be a relaxing destination. Service is attentive but, for the price, rooms…

  • Fugly's

    Uganda

    South African–owned Fugly’s is popular with NGOs and diplomats for its good range of rooms, plenty of lawn, small pool and barbecue in the evening. When…

  • Heritage Safari Lodge

    Uganda

    This Ugandan-owned lodge has wonderful Acholi bandas (thatched-roofed huts) built using traditional methods and decked out with comfortable interiors. All…

  • 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…

  • Kolping Hotel

    Uganda

    Spread over a large, verdant property with plenty of trees, the rooms and bandas (thatched-roofed huts) at this church-affiliated hotel are easily the…

  • Gorilla Valley Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    Gorilla Valley delivers the complete Bwindi experience: spectacular forest views, atmospheric bar and well-priced rooms with a rustic simplicity that one…

  • Mucha Bistro & Guesthouse

    Southwestern Uganda

    This German-Bulgarian–owned hotel has small but stylish rooms around a concrete courtyard. Its smart bistro is also a winner. Its flagship lodge is based…

  • Kimbla-Mantana Lake Mburo Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    A classy camp offering luxury tents with commanding views of Lake Mburo (and sunsets behind the hills) available right from the hammocks on the big…

  • Afritastic Planet Ruigo

    Southwestern Uganda

    This tiny refuge from the world sits right on the shore of Lake Kasenda looking up at the steep hills on the other side. Considering how few people come…

  • UWA Campgrounds

    Southwestern Uganda

    Although the facilities are rustic, the setting is superb, making Mweya a great place to pitch a tent. Campsite 3, the main one, has little shade but is…

  • Lake Kifuruka Eco-Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    Located 2km southwest of Rwaihamba this camp's log-cabin bandas (thatched-roofed huts) are basic but clean, and proceeds go to funding local schools. It’s…

  • Rwenzori Trekkers Hostel

    Southwestern Uganda

    Run by Rwenzori Trekking Services, this scenic and peaceful option is in Kyanjuki just above Kilembe, 12km outside Kasese, and is a perfect starting point…

  • Nyinabulitwa Country Resort & Safari Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    An intimate little family-run place on the lake’s south shore with five bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and an excellent campground. With a beautiful garden…

  • Backpackers Hostel

    Kampala

    The first hostel to open its doors in Kampala, the Aussie-owned Backpackers is a relaxed escape only a short taxi ride out of the city centre. The…

  • UWA Guesthouses & Cottages

    Southwestern Uganda

    In an effort to provide more affordable accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park, UWA has acquired a range of properties along Mweya. The pick are…

  • Rwonyo Rest Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    UWA's accommodation at the park headquarters has camping, simple bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and safari tents on wooden platforms, all with shared…

  • Buffalo Base

    Uganda

    Well outside the park in the small township of Karenga (8km from Kidepo's gate), this simple roadside guesthouse is a good option for those wanting to…

  • Ruboni Community Campsite

    Southwestern Uganda

    This community-run place down the road from Nyakalengija is at the base of the hill just outside the park boundary, with an attractive setting and…

  • 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…

  • Yebo Tours Safari Camp

    Uganda

    Yebo is a good budget option and one of the few camps in the park that actively celebrates its authentic local qualities. The basic mud-wall bandas have…

  • Nshongi Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    Right on the forest's edge, this simple but delightful camp has flat tent sites and dark mud-brick bandas (thatched-roofed huts) with paraffin lamps and…

  • Speke Hotel

    Kampala

    One of Kampala’s oldest hotels, this characterful, refurbished address adds creature comforts to age and grace. All rooms are rather simple, but have…

  • UWA Campsite & Bandas

    Southwestern Uganda

    A blissfully remote set-up with two basic bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and a canteen serving local dishes (USh25,000). There are two lovely campsites on…

  • Fat Cat Backpackers

    Kampala

    In a cool 1950s art-deco building complete with brushed concrete interiors, the Fat Cat is a top budget choice. The Kololo location is particularly prime…

  • Pakuba Safari Lodge

    Uganda

    Overlooking the Albert Nile, this lodge deep inside the park was built on a site just up from the ruins of an old safari lodge formerly used by Idi Amin,…

  • 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…

  • Mutanda Eco-Community Centre

    Southwestern Uganda

    Run by the local community, these rickety stilted cabins (number 4 and 5 have excellent lake views) and grassy campground sit on the fringes of farmland…

  • Chimps' Nest

    Southwestern Uganda

    Popular for its night-time wildlife walks, this lodge has very affordable basic rooms (don't mind the toilet three inches off the floor) and charming…

  • Apoka Rest Camp

    Uganda

    Run by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), this campus of basic bandas (thatched-roofed huts) is spread over a grassy site. There’s plenty of wildlife about,…

  • Nga'Moru Wilderness Camp

    Uganda

    This wild and peaceful spot just outside the park border has safari tents with hot solar-powered showers and huge cottages with prime views. Installations…

  • Kwanzi

    Southwestern Uganda

    In a cool fuchsia corner building, this chilled-out guesthouse has very friendly staff and simple concrete rooms priced for the budget traveller. Beds…

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