Must-see hotels in Uganda

  • Bakiga Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    Run by an NGO that protects local springs and constructs water projects, Bakiga Lodge offers terrific value with its mix of stilted log cabins and safari…

  • Sandton Hotel

    Southwestern Uganda

    Kasese's answer to the Sheraton is this immaculate hotel built around two courtyards. There are small, pleasant rooms and car rental. But best of all, the…

  • Kasenyi Safari Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    This friendly American-Ugandan-owned luxury lodge features beautiful thatched tented-cottages with king-size canopy beds, decks and loungers with views to…

  • Brovad Sands Lodge

    Ssese Islands

    A stunning property comprising large, plush thatched cottages in a tropical garden with a soaring banda restaurant and direct beach access. Though it has…

  • 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…

  • Fairway Hotel

    Kampala

    Overlooking a golf course, this older property is midway through major renovations. The lobby betrays some gaudy and glittery roots but refurbished rooms…

  • Rushaga Gorilla Camp

    Southwestern Uganda

    This budget and midrange option hits a rare price point for Bwindi and proves both comfortable and economical. Safari tents with decks are lovely, but the…

  • Kara-Tunga Guesthouse & Cafe

    Uganda

    Rolling out a warm welcome, this mango-coloured guesthouse is run by the same-name tour company. If you came here to understand the culture, this is a…

  • Dutchess Guesthouse

    Fort Portal

    Dutchess offers excellent-value boutique rooms with plenty of flair, big beds, couches, power adaptors and safes for laptops. Sadly there are just a few…

  • Igongo Country Hotel

    Southwestern Uganda

    Away from the bustle of the centre, this comfortable hotel behind the cultural centre is a good choice if you want to overnight around Mbarara. The 52…

  • Semliki Safari Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    One of the first luxury lodges in Uganda, with eight luxury tents set under bandas (thatched-roofed huts), all with sumptuous Persian carpets and four…

  • 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…

  • Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort

    Southwestern Uganda

    One of Bwindi's best-value options for budget travellers, here you can pitch a tent, use one of theirs, go for a room or – best of all – the tented rooms…

  • Airport Guesthouse

    Entebbe

    One of the best-value options in town, the renovated rooms here maintain a great balance between style and home comfort. Rooms feature verandas looking…

  • Ntoroko Game Lodge

    Southwestern Uganda

    Sitting directly on the shores of Lake Albert these ample thatched-roof tented camps have wooden floors, some claw-foot tubs and patios overlooking the…

  • Lake Victoria Hotel

    Entebbe

    This sprawling hotel has the feel of a conference centre, with well-appointed, business-style rooms. It's worth upgrading for more space. Its massive…

  • Serena Hotel

    Kampala

    Aimed at the business traveller, this sprawling luxury hotel set in 17-acre grounds full of streams and ponds has undergone a massive multimillion-dollar…

  • 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…

  • Boma

    Entebbe

    This verdant guesthouse has an intimate atmosphere thanks to its lovely 1940s decor, a swimming pool and a landscaped, flower-filled yard. There's also…

  • 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…

  • African Roots

    Entebbe

    With a home-like atmosphere, this pleasant midrange option offers 10 smart rooms with canopy beds and an on-site restaurant with a surprisingly good…

  • 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…

  • Papyrus Guesthouse

    Entebbe

    This nine-room guesthouse is a real charmer, channelling a rustic atmosphere with kerosene lamps on the patio and a lovely gazebo on the premises. Large…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Fort Motel

    Fort Portal

    A great addition to Fort Portal's improving hotel scene, this stylish hotel has smart and ample rooms with balcony views, in-room safes and minifridges…

  • 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…

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