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Maasai Backpackers Home

1.0 star property
Fort Portal accommodations with free WiFi

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Property grounds
Spelunking/cave exploring
Garden
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Plot 1, Fort Portal
  • Place, Lugard Monument
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Tooro Kingdom Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Portal Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Fort Portal

In suburbs.You'll be steps from Lugard Monument and within a 15-minute walk of New Tooro Kingdom Palace. Fort Portal Golf Course is within 2 miles (3 km) and Kibale National Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lugard Monument - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • New Tooro Kingdom Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fort Portal Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kibale National Park - 16 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Lake Nyabikere - 25 min drive - 16.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Gardens Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dehli Garden - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Pavilion Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little rock cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tetas - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Maasai Backpackers Home

Fort Portal accommodations with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Maasai Backpackers Home. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fort Portal hostel.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Maasai Backpackers Home offers 4 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable hoist available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Bed sheets fee: USD 1 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Gas fee: USD 0.5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Maasai Backpackers Fort Portal
Maasai Backpackers Home Fort Portal
Maasai Backpackers Home Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Maasai Backpackers Home to the airport?

Maasai Backpackers Home is 199.8 mi (294-min drive) away from the Entebbe Intl. Airport (EBB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Maasai Backpackers Home?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maasai Backpackers Home on Jun 11, 2026 start from $89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Maasai Backpackers Home have an airport shuttle?

Maasai Backpackers Home offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 150 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Maasai Backpackers Home offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Maasai Backpackers Home, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Maasai Backpackers Home?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Maasai Backpackers Home?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Maasai Backpackers Home?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Maasai Backpackers Home have a pool?

Maasai Backpackers Home features outdoor pool access.

Does Maasai Backpackers Home have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Maasai Backpackers Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Maasai Backpackers Home to downtown Fort Portal?

Maasai Backpackers Home is 0.4 mi away from Fort Portal.

Maasai Backpackers Home Reviews

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Amenities

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8/10 Good

Pascal

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025