Classifieds Kabale (p. 37) Cepha’s Inn Situated on top of Makanga Hill just minutes from the centre of Kabale Town, boasts the finest amenities around. Relax and enjoy our swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, game room, bouncing castle, fully stocked bar, DSTV, and continental cuisine. Accommodation from USD 30 to 75 with breakfast included; camping USD 7 ppn. Free wireless internet for residents. +256 392 821 667, +256 773 240 946 birungicephas@yahoo.com www.cephasinn.com
Kwanzi Guesthouse & Bakiga Museum
Victoria Guest House A peaceful, green place away from the hustle and bustle of Kabale but within the walking distance of its centre. Camping USD 3, single room USD 7, double USD 12 (all self-contained). +256 772 389 030, +256 702 236 407 skylinehotelkabale@yahoo.com
White Horse Inn During 90 years of continuous operation, this legendary hotel has been the choice of VIPs such as Bill Gates and Jimmy Carter. Its peaceful hilltop location has the town’s best and most spacious gardens, fantastic for a drink or a meal. Guests have access to free wifi, satellite TV, a tennis court and a golf course. Cottages from USD 45, presidential suite USD 450. +256 705 809 994, +256 779 414 342 reservationwhi@gmail.com www.whitehorseinnkabale.com
This is the friendliest, cosiest hostel in Kabale (and possibly in the Gorilla Highlands), a boutique wonder supporting a great, legitimate cause - a home for vulnerable girls. In addition to a dorm (USD 5), single (USD 6), twin (USD 10) and double room (USD 15), Kwanzi Guesthouse includes a lot more. There is the most popular rooftop lounge in town, The Nest, a craft shop and, above all, the fascinating cultural museum.
Kampala (p. 16) Le Petit Village
This masterpiece by Festo Karwemera’s, a local elder, is the main reason the guesthouse exist, protecting cultural heritage of the Bakiga. To immerse yourself in the impressive recreation of a traditional homestead with unique tools and inventions, you will donate USD 3 for a guided tour of 30 min. Free for overnight guesthouse guests.
Located next to the US Embassy, this clandestine grass-thatched gem is attached to the famous Belgian Le Chateau restaurant and the splendid La Patisserie bakery, pastry shop and coffee lounge. Starting at USD 179, all suites are equipped with flat screen TVs, wireless internet, phone, complimentary mini-bar and access to an outdoor swimming pool; the executive suites come with a mini kitchenette. The architecture and decor is in a rustic safari theme. Without a doubt, this is one of Kampala’s best kept secrets.
+256 782 824 661, +256 774 188 087 kwanzibookings@gmail.com www.gracevilla.org
+256 312 265530 reception@lepetitvillage.net www.lepetitvillage.net
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