About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Elite Backpackers Services in Masaka offers a bed and breakfast with private check-in and check-out services. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, Chinese, and international cuisines. Additional facilities include a bar, outdoor fireplace, and evening entertainment. Convenient Location: Located 99 mi from Entebbe International Airport, the property provides free on-site private parking and a tour desk. Activities include pub crawls, film nights, and cycling.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Laura
Italy Italy
My stay at Elite Backpacker Hostel was absolutely amazing. The cabins were comfortable, cozy, and well maintained, creating the perfect atmosphere to relax and unwind. What truly made the experience special was the attention and kindness of the...
Logan
Uganda Uganda
Staff welcoming. Owner very hospitable. Food was great. Tried the beef pizza and chicken curry with naan. I enjoyed the bird watching right on the balcony.
Margaret
United States United States
The cottage are great for families. Wonderful customer care .
Faridah
Uganda Uganda
Clean, cozy, and welcoming! Elite Backpackers truly feels like home—spotless rooms, friendly staff, and delicious food that makes every meal enjoyable. Surrounded by peaceful nature, it’s the perfect place to relax, unwind, and connect with the...
Solomon
Uganda Uganda
Break fast very OK, Location, the road is very horrible to the venue
Yam
Israel Israel
Pleasant staff, great restaurant and good breakfast, When I told the staff I was vegetarian they did their best to find things for me to eat. Room comfortable and reasonably priced, hot water and decent water flow in the shower.
François
Uganda Uganda
Great place to stay near Masaka. Quiet and great staff. During my stay there were several powercuts. I recommend for budget travellers.
Emmanuel
Uganda Uganda
Breakfast is superb. This time, there was warm water.
Alex
Netherlands Netherlands
Value for money and good customer service. Good location and very quiet. Excellent hygiene.
Moses
Uganda Uganda
Hidden Gem!! Loved it nice and quiet nice staff too

Managed by (L-R) Hellen Mbabazi, Dalvin (baby), David Ssemwogerere,and others(Guests)

Company review score: 9.1Based on 153 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Elite Backpackers is a family run backpackers in Masaka Town, in southwestern Uganda. David Ssemwogerere, Hellen Mbabazi and and their adorable son, Dalvin, set out to fill a gap in the accommodation market, in Masaka Town, by providing backpacker style accomodation for the budget conscious. They are determined to provide super friendly staff in a clean and welcoming African style environment for tourists and international volunteers. At the same time, this dynamic couple are also looking to help many different local organisations and Ugandans.

Neighborhood info

We have relationships with a number of interesting communities. We can simply take you walking through the local villages seeing the homesteads and people, or you might like to see traditional activities being carried out. For example, making bark cloth, local brew, woven baskets, paper beads, making local meals or simple gardening. The opportunity is there for you to learn about all of these traditional skills and take part in these activities if you wish. We can arrange safari packages to one of the following national parks • Lake Mburu National Park renowned for Zebras and over 350 bird species. • Queen Elizabeth National Park on the shores of Lake Edwards and Gorge for a wide variety of animals such as elephant, lion, impala and baboons, while the boat cruise on the chanel will find hippos,crocodile and abundance of birdlife. • Murchison Falls National Park, Game drives through this park will spot many giraffe, elephants, lions and a variety of dear. The highlight of visiting Murchison Falls National Park is definitely the amazing water fall.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • Chinese • Pizza • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Amenities of Elite Backpackers Services

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
Available 24 hours
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 12:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 00:00:00.

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