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…
Must-see hotels in Uganda
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Lake Bunyonyi
Overland's sprawling lakeside camp caters to all kinds with four-bed dorms, overlander campsites and comfortable, self-contained cottages, of which the…
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
Entebbe
A novel arrangement that allows you to stay on the premises of the wildlife centre and be privy to nightly lion roars and hyena howls from nearby…
Kampala
Regularly booked out by Peace Corp volunteers and budget travellers, the New City Annex is rather unappealing but it gets the job done with simple, fan…
Southwestern Uganda
Tinka's rambling house is a relaxed, family atmosphere with just two guest rooms. It's 6km from Kibale HQ, right near the visitor centre of Bigodi Wetland…
Entebbe
Plonked directly on Lake Victoria (and just across from the airport) this smart chain is the best of the upmarket hotels in Entebbe. Business-style rooms…
Southwestern Uganda
Located 4km outside Kihihi near the airstrip, this pleasant hotel has a mix of comfortable rooms and bandas (thatched-roofed huts) in a peaceful location…
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…
Southwestern Uganda
Colourful and dilapidated, Bwindi Backpackers offers rare budget digs on the south side of the park. Basic, dark rooms have thick blankets and mosquito…
Southwestern Uganda
Though it once had a pedigree, Hotel Margherita’s long-silent corridors and faded '70s decor make you feel like you’re stepping on to the set of The…
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…
Lake Bunyonyi
A laid-back and inexpensive family-run resort, Crater Bay offers a cramped maze of bandas (thatched-roofed huts) or tented camping overlooking the lake…
Southwestern Uganda
There are three campsites, but most opt for the attractive Lakeside Camp 2, 1.25km from park headquarters. It also has the scenic Lakeside Restaurant. If…
Uganda
On the northern bank of the Nile, this classic African park lodge has a great location and stellar views, even if it has definitely aged in many respects…
Entebbe Backpackers Hostel & Campsite
Entebbe
A popular, colourful and straight-down-the-line backpackers without the whole party scene. The pricier rooms are spacious, while all are spotless. The…
Kampala
A large multiroom house with a breezy terrace and big garden, Banda Inns is rather hidden away at the end of a small side street some way from Kampala's…
Southwestern Uganda
Bumaga is a pleasant, grassy campsite on the edge of the forest with several bandas (thatched-roofed huts) and a campsite with showers and latrines. There…
Amajambere Iwacu Community Campground
Southwestern Uganda
Right at the park's gate, this friendly and extremely peaceful camp – set up and run by the local community – has a variety of rooms with nice verandas…
Kampala
This place is potentially the best of the very few midrange options in Kampala, though a faulty air-con unit could be a big blow. It's superbly central…
