Budget Hotels and Guesthouses in Uganda: Affordable Places to Stay
Simple, clean stays are available in every region.
Budget travellers can use guesthouses, hostels, campsites and simple lodges. In Kampala and Entebbe there are guesthouses; Jinja has backpacker hostels; and the parks have UWA campsites and basic bandas.
See UWA accommodation, safari packages by budget and park fees.
This guide is part of our where to stay in Uganda guide. When you are ready to plan, see our Uganda safari packages or the Ameera Africa Safaris Uganda tours homepage.
At a glance
- Options: Guesthouses, hostels, campsites
- Parks: UWA bandas and campsites
- Cities: Guesthouses
- Jinja: Backpacker camps
Places to Stay
- Guesthouses: in Kampala and Entebbe
- Backpacker hostels: in Jinja
- UWA campsites and bandas: in the parks
- Community stays: near gorilla and chimp sites
Choosing Where to Stay
- Check what is included in the price.
- Take a sleeping bag if camping.
Book With Your Safari
See also our lodges and camps guide and UWA accommodation and campsites.
We can book your stay together with your safari. Tell us your dates and budget.
Affordable Options
Budget travellers can find clean guesthouses, hostels and simple lodges in most towns. Typical features include private rooms or dorms, fans or nets, hot water and breakfast. Camping is available at some park gates.
Tips for Saving
Travel in the green season, share rooms and eat local food. Check that rooms have mosquito nets and secure doors. See where to stay in Uganda and hotels in Jinja.
Related Tours, Guides and Resources
- Ameera Africa Safaris homepage: Uganda safaris, tours and holidays
- Uganda safari packages
- Uganda travel guide
- How to book a Uganda safari
- Plan your safari with our team
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