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…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Uganda
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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.
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…
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.
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…
